HP Pre 3
#8513
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
HP Pre 3
Plum Axe
Performance
47.634.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
12.714.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.525.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.919.6
Summary
- The HP Pre 3 features a smaller 3.58-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pre 3 is powered by a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and has 8GB of RAM, compared to the Axe's 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6575 and 4GB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance for the Pre 3.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Pre 3 can record video at 720p, whereas the Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Pre 3 has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, while the Axe offers a larger 1400 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Pre 3 runs on HP webOS 2.2, whereas the Axe operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Pre 3 is heavier at 156g and thicker at 16mm, while the Axe is lighter at 98g and slimmer at 10.4mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Pre 3
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.58"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~261 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 64 x 16 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.63 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
156 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
HP webOS 2.2
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass