Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:41 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)86% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+270 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+6.5"110% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times More apps available to download and use	vs	6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)53% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Pre (GSM)
Other model names	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M/Dual-SIM (64GB + 3GB RAM)	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Panama, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Palm
Release date	1/27/2021	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
System version	Android 10	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant • Microsoft Office 2007 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered