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Palm Phone PVG100#3772

Released: 2018

Palm Phone PVG100

Overall Score

38.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3772)38.6
Performance(#4110)61.3
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#10096)6.5
Build(#1290)76.4
Connectivity(#4460)48.5
Audio(#1845)70.7

Comparisons Featuring Palm Phone PVG100

Short Review

  • The Palm Phone PVG100 features a compact design with dimensions of 96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm and a lightweight build at 62.5g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and back with an aluminum frame.
  • Its 3.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 445 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, which allows for adequate multitasking and app usage.
  • The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with autofocus and an 8 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 720p at 30fps.
  • Battery capacity is 800mAh, supporting 50W charging, but it does not offer wireless charging.
  • The device runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) and lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • Special features include its ultra-compact size, making it highly portable.
  • Overall, the Palm Phone PVG100 is designed for users seeking a small, functional smartphone.
  • It is available in Gold and Titanium colors.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Palm PVG100 (Pepito)

Display

Size3.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)
GPUAdreno 505
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera12 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsWired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight62.5 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ColorsGold, Titanium
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsInfrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass