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ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) 19Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)

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Warp Sequent (N861)} 19 Advantages ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) vs Pre (CDMA)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core145%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+768MB LPDDR22 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
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)71%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+256 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+4.3"39%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 5MP60%
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
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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)
+1650 mAh43%
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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (2.59GB available)vs+8GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
TFT LCD
LED flash
3.1 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelWarp Sequent (N861)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesBoost Mobile ZTE Warp Sequent N861Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEPalm
Release date9/17/20126/6/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 127 millimeters (2.55 x 5 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2.59GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACDMA2000 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 Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)QCIF (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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 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

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupported
Dolby mobile
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1650 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours5 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
HAC M4/T4
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.76W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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