Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 10:48 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	vs	3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+256GB (233GB available)28 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
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)117% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+393 PPI111% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+6.7"116% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP18 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
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 50MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps967 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Pre (CDMA)
Other model names	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available	(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Palm
Release date	3/28/2024	6/6/2009
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
System version	Android 14	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256GB (233GB available) UFS 2.2	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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 M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	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 M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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: Dark Blue, Light Green	• Colors: Black • Microsoft Office 2007 support • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered