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Palm Treo 680 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)

Side by side comparison between Palm Treo 680 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.5"
TFT

320x320

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) Compare Palm Treo 680 X
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)

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Treo 680} 2 Advantages Palm Treo 680 vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)12 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X95 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (64MB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)847 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB SD Card and MMCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
20.3 millimeters (0.8 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)136%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x320 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels41 times
Higher resolution screen
181 PPIvs+522 PPI188%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.3"152%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP78 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Palm App Catalog)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps4338 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Heart rate, Gyroscope, Iris scanner, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3300 mAh175%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2vs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
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ModelTreo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Other model namesCingular Palm Treo 680, Palm LowriderGalaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung Baikal
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth Korea
South Korea
BrandPalmSamsung
Release date11/1/20069/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth20.3 millimeters (0.8 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)58.4 x 111.8 millimeters (2.3 x 4.4 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)181 PPI522 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
System versionPalm OS 5.4 GarnetAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredGrace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27064bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128MB (64MB available)64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 4GB SD Card and MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth1.25.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy4 hours22 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Crimson, Arctic, Copper
• 5-way navigation button
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Treo 680Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)
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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