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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 24Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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!

DROID Turbo (Metal)} 24 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Pre (CDMA)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)60%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+565 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+5.2"68%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 20.7MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaPalm
Release date10/30/20146/6/2009
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)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+, 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

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity3900 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)5 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Metallic Black, Metallic Red
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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