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Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 4A vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB) 29Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB)

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Redmi 4A (16GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB) vs Pre (GSM)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (10GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)99%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+5"61%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3120 mAh171%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
ModelRedmi 4A (16GB)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 4a 2016111, Redmi 4a 2016117 GlobalPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaRussiaVietnam
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Vietnam
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiPalm
Release date11/11/201610/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)70.4 x 139.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.51 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 networkGlobal model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India model:
UMTS 900/2100
Asia model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global/Asia model:
LTE 800/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
India model:
LTE 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity3120 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray
• MIUI 8
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 4A (16GB)Palm 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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