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Toshiba TG02 vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Toshiba TG02 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.1"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Toshiba TG02

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!

TG02} 15 Advantages Toshiba TG02 vs Pre (GSM)} 10 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)71%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+228 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+4.1"32%
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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
512MBvs+8GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
50 apps (Windows Mobile)vs+6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)119 times
More apps available to download and use
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
1000 mAhvs+1150 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelToshiba TG02Pre (GSM)
Other model namesToshiba TG02 TQ5-E01Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandToshibaPalm
Release date11/1/201010/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.1" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)228 PPI186 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateWindows Mobile 6.5.3 Professionalfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB8GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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 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

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
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 autonomy4 hours5 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Shake control
• Toshiba Touch UI
• Pocket Office
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Toshiba TG02Palm Pre (GSM)
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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