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Palm Pre (GSM) vs ZTE Orbit

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs ZTE Orbit phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Orbit X Palm Pre (GSM) 04Points
Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points ZTE Orbit Compare Palm Pre X
ZTE Orbit
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Orbit

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Pre (GSM)} 4 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Orbit} 19 Advantages ZTE Orbit
+8GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.39GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)58%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4"29%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)116 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1600 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
 
ModelPre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GUS Cellular ZTE Render, ZTE Orbit for US Cellular
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandPalmZTE
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20094/1/2012
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)63.5 x 120 millimeters (2.5 x 4.72 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A-1
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage8GB4GB (2.39GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.7 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• UMA
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)ZTE Orbit
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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