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Palm Treo 680 vs HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

Side by side comparison between Palm Treo 680 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Palm Treo 680
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.5"
TFT

320x320

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) Compare Palm Treo 680 X
HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

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!

Treo 680} 0 Advantage Palm Treo 680 vs Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)} 31 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (64MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB SD Card and MMCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)28%
Lighter
20.3 millimeters (0.8 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)105%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
181 PPIvs+217 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+4.3"72%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+HD (1280x720)8 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 EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1800 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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.
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.2vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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ModelTreo 680Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Other model namesCingular Palm Treo 680, Palm LowriderHTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPalmHTC
Release date11/1/20069/1/2013
Depth20.3 millimeters (0.8 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)58.4 x 111.8 millimeters (2.3 x 4.4 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)181 PPI217 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
System versionPalm OS 5.4 GarnetAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (64MB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 4GB SD Card and MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)HD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.24.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours12.1 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Crimson, Arctic, Copper
• 5-way navigation button
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor		• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Treo 680HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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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