Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2018 6:28 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) 46Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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 Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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46 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+128GB (111GB available)13 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
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)93% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels27 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+514 PPI176% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+6.4"106% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage 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)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps332 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + 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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)49% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
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Model	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Pre (GSM)
Other model names	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Palm
Release date	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	514 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 2.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
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	1200/150 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	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, Copper, Purple, Blue S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)	feature not registered