Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Palm Treo 650 vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x320

0.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Sonim XP8 Compare Palm Treo 650 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sonim XP8

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!

2 Advantages Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	vs	34 Advantages Sonim XP8
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)88% Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+2.5mm jackAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)13 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32MB (23MB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)2002 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB SD Card and MMC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC255 times More external storage for files using memory cards
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+18 millimeters (0.71 inches)28% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS 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	+1080x1920 pixels19 times Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+441 PPI133% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+5"108% Larger screen
(back) 0.3MP	vs	+(back) 12MP38 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh4 times 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) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.1	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
USB 1.1 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 1.1 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
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Model	Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Verizon PalmOne Treo 650 CDMA, Sprint Palm Treo 650	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Palm	Sonim
Release date	12/9/2004	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113 millimeters (2.32 x 4.45 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
System version	Palm OS 5.4 Garnet	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA270	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32MB (23MB available)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2GB SD Card and MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, MPEG4	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, MIDI	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
USB	USB 1.1 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	2.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.1	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
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, HTML5
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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Treo 650 (CDMA)	Sonim XP8
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