Overall Score
58.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#3393)58.6
Performance(#4261)60.3
Camera(#4877)42.4
Display(#3920)70.5
Battery(#2924)52.5
Build(#231)79.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details12 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Titanium
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsInfrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackNo