Motorola DROID Mini
#5583
Palm Pre 2
#7106Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID Mini
Palm Pre 2
Performance
54.533.5
Camera
19.139.6
Display
19.116.0
Battery
79.562.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.224.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.220.5
Summary
- The Motorola DROID Mini features a more compact and lightweight design compared to the Palm Pre 2, with a higher resolution 4.3-inch display versus the Pre 2's 3.1-inch screen, resulting in better pixel density and overall clarity.
- In terms of performance, the DROID Mini is powered by a dual-core 1.7 GHz processor and has 2GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the Pre 2's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- The DROID Mini also boasts a superior 10 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the Pre 2 has a 5 MP camera with limited video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is better in the DROID Mini at 2000 mAh, compared to the Pre 2's unspecified capacity, though both support wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the DROID Mini runs on Android 4.2, offering a more modern experience compared to the HP webOS 2.0 on the Palm Pre 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID Mini
Palm Pre 2
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
720
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 320
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.3 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.78 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
100.7 x 59.6 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.35 x 0.67 in)
Weight
130 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
HP webOS 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity