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Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star 3 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222) 09Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Palm Pre (CDMA)

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!

Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)} 9 Advantages Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222) vs Pre (CDMA)} 14 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)47%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+QCIF (220x176)53%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
20MBvs+8GB409 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+186 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.1"3%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
10 appsvs+6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)599 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1150 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModelStar 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesSamsung Star 3 Duos S5222, Samsung Star 3 DSPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungPalm
Release date2/1/20126/6/2009
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 102 millimeters (2.28 x 4.02 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionProprietary OSPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
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

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memoryfeature not registered256MB SDRAM
Internal storage20MB8GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (220x176) 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot 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

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)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

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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
GPSNot supportedGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1000 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours5 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• TouchWiz Lite UI v2.0
• Opera Browser
• Social networks
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star 3 Duos (GT-S5222)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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