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Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) 06Points
Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
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!

iPhone 2G (8GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Pre (CDMA)} 13 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)46%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+2300000 apps (App Store)382 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (7GB available)vs+8GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files
165 PPIvs+186 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
11 Common items in both devices
135 grams (4.73 ounces)
TFT LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModeliPhone 2G (8GB)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandApplePalm
Release date6/1/20076/6/2009
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresOleophobic coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versioniOS 1.0Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateiOS 3.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX LitePowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (7GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 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 networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECDMA2000 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

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedQCIF (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 focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 2G (8GB)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

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1400 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature 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

iPhone 2G (8GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)feature not registered
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