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Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) vs Motorola DROID 4

Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) Remove phone

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User Rating - 6.7

Posted: 09 Dec 2004
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued Sprint - Discontinued Alltel - Discontinued

Motorola DROID 4 Remove phone

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Also known as Motorola Maserati, Motorola DROID 4G, Motorola XT894 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 6.6

Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 10 Feb 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSPalm OS (5.4 (Garnet))Android (4.0.4, 2.3.5) 
Form factorCandybarSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.40 x 2.30 x 0.90 inches (113.00 x 59.00 x 23 mm)5.00 x 2.65 x 0.50 inches (127 x 67 x 13 mm) 
Weight6.30 oz (178 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
6.31 oz (179 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboard, StylusFull keyboard 
Rugged Water proof (Splash) 
Colors Black 
Display
Physical size 4.0 inches 
Resolution320 x 320 pixels540 x 960 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

 275 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors65 53616 777 216 
TouchscreenResistiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Features Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time4.50 hours
the average is 11 h (649 min)
12.50 hours
the average is 11 h (649 min)
 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (442 h)
8.5 days (204 hours)
the average is 18 days (442 h)
 
Capacity1000 mAh1785 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 TI OMAP4430 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 312 MHz, Intel PXA270Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processor PowerVR SGX540 @ 304 MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / DDR2 / 16384 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.023 GB8 GB 
Storage expansionSD, MMCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera0.3 megapixels VGA8 megapixels 
Flash LED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.4 
FeaturesDigital zoom, MirrorAuto focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Scenes 
CamcorderYes1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, RA, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
Radio FM 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supports HTML, HTML5, Flash 
Built-in online services support YouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
LTE 700 MHz Class 13 
Data LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookMultiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMSSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail 
Instant Messaging Google Talk 
GamesDownloadableYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth1.14.0, EDR 
ProfilesGeneric Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
Connector microUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector2.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Micro HDMI (Type D), 1.4 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer sync, InfraredDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsVibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/s for Noise cancellation 
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer 
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T3 
OtherTTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

25 Oct 2004  
FCC ID value: O8FMADECA link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.50 W/kg0.70 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.99 W/kg0.58 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced 09 Jan 2012 
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