Category Breakdown
BLU Energy JR
Palm Pre
Performance
56.414.5
Camera
15.20.0
Display
16.916.0
Battery
24.272.5
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
21.121.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.414.4
Summary
- The BLU Energy JR features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Palm Pre's 3.1-inch display at 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the BLU.
- In terms of performance, the Energy JR is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, while the Palm Pre has a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 256MB of RAM, making the BLU more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Energy JR supports video recording at 720p, whereas the Palm Pre does not support video capture.
- The Energy JR's 3000 mAh battery significantly outlasts the Palm Pre's 1150 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Energy JR runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Palm Pre operates on Palm webOS, offering different user experiences.
- Both phones lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy JR
Palm Pre
General
Release Date
2016
2009
Announced
2016
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
8GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.5 x 63.8 x 11.3 mm (5.18 x 2.51 x 0.44 in)
100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 in)
Weight
136 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Palm webOS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

