Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

11/10/2012 6:22 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL 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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	vs	3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+478MB LPDDR87% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)60% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+4"29% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 5MP56% 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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (720x480)13 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)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh43% 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
+FM (RDS)Advantage 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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Pre (CDMA)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Palm
Release date	3/19/2011	6/6/2009
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	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, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)	feature not registered