Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Treo 650 vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2013 4:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x320

0.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Palm Treo 650 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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!

0 Advantage Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAM	vs	+478MB LPDDR14 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32MB (23MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)88 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB SD Card and MMC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)36% Lighter
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)117% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+233 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+4"67% Larger screen
(back) 0.3MP	vs	+(back) 5MP15 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (720x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Palm App Catalog)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh65% 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
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 1.1 proprietary connector	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player

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📱 Model features
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Verizon PalmOne Treo 650 CDMA, Sprint Palm Treo 650	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Palm	Samsung
Release date	12/9/2004	3/19/2011
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113 millimeters (2.32 x 4.45 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Palm OS 5.4 Garnet	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA270	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32MB (23MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 2GB SD Card and MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, MPEG4	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, MIDI	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	USB 1.1 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.1	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	External fixed antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • 5-way navigation button • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)