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Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) 12Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)

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Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs Pre (CDMA)} 8 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)28%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.2"3%
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
+CIF (352x288)3 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)
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
512MB (200MB available)vs+8GB40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
180 PPIvs+186 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

15 Common items in both devices
256MB SDRAM
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Capacitive
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 Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelGalaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy Spica i5700, Samsung i5700Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungPalm
Release date11/17/20096/6/2009
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI186 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakePalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S3C641032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (200MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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 Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.2 hours5 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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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