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ZTE Tempo X (N9137) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X ZTE Tempo X (N9137) 19Points
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Tempo X (N9137)

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Tempo X (N9137)} 19 Advantages ZTE Tempo X (N9137) vs Pre (CDMA)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core170%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)86%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+196 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+5"61%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 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 LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+2200 mAh91%
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
+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
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)5%
Lighter

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelTempo X (N9137)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesBoost Mobile ZTE Tempo X, Virgin Mobile ZTE N9137Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandZTEPalm
Release date9/1/20176/6/2009
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 EV-DO RevA
UMTS 850/1700/1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECDMA2000 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

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity2200 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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: Black• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Tempo X (N9137)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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