Palm Centro
#9391
Plum Sync 3.5
#6909Category Breakdown
Palm Centro
Plum Sync 3.5
Performance
25.261.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.316.0
Battery
11.913.6
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
4.121.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.421.4
Summary
- The Palm Centro, released in 2008, features a compact build with dimensions of 107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm and weighs 124g, while the Plum Sync 3.5, launched in 2014, is slightly larger at 118.4 x 56.2 x 9.8 mm and lighter at 93g.
- The Centro has a smaller 2.25" TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, compared to the Sync's 3.5" TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Centro is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the Sync has a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Sync also includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Centro's battery capacity is 1150mAh, while the Sync has a slightly larger 1350mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Centro runs on Palm OS 5.4.9, while the Sync operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern interface and app support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Palm Centro
Plum Sync 3.5
General
Release Date
2008
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Sync 3.5 X350
Display
Size
2.25"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~201 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm (4.22 x 2.11 x 0.73 in)
118.4 x 56.2 x 9.8 mm (4.66 x 2.21 x 0.39 in)
Weight
124 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Glacier, Midnight, Cobalt, Onyx, Electric Blue, Rose, Olive
Black, White, Red, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Palm OS 5.4.9
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity