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BLU Energy JR

BLU Energy JR

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Palm Pre

Palm Pre

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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