Palm Pre (GSM) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2017 9:00 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Palm Pre (GSM) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	33 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+128GB (118GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)120% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+403 PPI117% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+5.99"93% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh196% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special edition (8GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Palm	Xiaomi
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	9/1/2017
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	74.6 x 150.5 millimeters (2.94 x 5.93 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB	128GB (118GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Special (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered