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Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) 18Points
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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03Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G X
Palm Pre (GSM)
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 Attain 4G (SCH-R920)

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Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) vs Pre (GSM)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)45%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1650 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
2GB (1.39GB available)vs+8GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPIvs+186 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelGalaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesMetroPCS Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G R920, Samsung SCH-R920Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungPalm
Release date2/6/201210/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)60.5 x 116 millimeters (2.38 x 4.57 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (1.39GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480)QCIF (176x144)
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot 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

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1650 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• HAC M4/T4
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920)Palm Pre (GSM)
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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