Palm Phone Review: A brief review of this 3.3-inch smartphone. We discuss the lack of physical volume control and NFC, and battery life. We also discuss the 3.3-inch display. We hope this review has been helpful for you to make an informed decision about whether or not to purchase one of these phones.
3.3-inch display
A 3.3-inch display on a Palm phone may seem small, but you’d be surprised how much it can do. The Palm Pre comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, along with an aluminum mid-frame and Gorilla Glass 3. The Palm Pre also has an IP68 water and dust-resistant body and 3GB of RAM. The battery is also quite small, at 800mAh, but it should provide enough juice to last for a full day.
While the 3.3-inch display on the Palm phone is bright and crisp, its resolution falls short of the minimum acceptable for modern smartphones. This means you shouldn’t expect to use your phone to run cutting-edge applications, but it will still be useful for most everyday tasks.
Lack of a physical volume control
The Palm Phone doesn’t have a physical volume control or a 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, it has a power button on the right edge. To adjust the volume, you must go into the notification menu and adjust the settings in the OS. A virtual replacement is available.
The screen on the Palm Phone is bright, but it’s small. It’s only 3.3 inches and produces just 445ppi. This falls below the minimum size for most modern smartphone applications. As a result, you shouldn’t expect cutting-edge performance on this phone.
Lack of NFC
The Palm Phone does not come with NFC or a fingerprint reader. However, it does have Android features and will work with a Verizon account. It also shares your phone number and SMS access with your primary phone. It also has a clearly visible SIM slot. It isn’t a replacement for a mobile phone, but it will work well for most people.
While the Palm Pre’s screen has 720p resolution and Gorilla Glass 3, it offers a contemporary appeal. However, it lacks a headphone jack or a physical volume rocker. Instead, you control the device with swiping gestures. You can also unlock the phone using facial recognition. However, if you’re looking for a phone with NFC capabilities, you might want to consider a different model.
Battery life
The Palm Pre has a non-removable 800 mAh battery. After a full day of use, you’ll need to recharge the Palm phone. The good news is that it charges fast. The phone’s battery can be recharged in a little over an hour. Still, if you’re planning on using the phone for any type of activity or use, it might be wise to bring a portable charger.
The Palm Phone uses a Snapdragon 435 chip for its processor, which is a comparatively old, lower-end Qualcomm chip with a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. It’s also built on an outdated 28nm manufacturing process, so overall performance is less than impressive. The Palm phone’s performance is also hampered by the fact that it freezes up when you open apps or go to the home screen.
App-search interface
Palm has incorporated a modern App-search interface into the Palm Phone. Its screen looks similar to an Apple Watch and features a honeycomb grid of icons for apps. However, the interface has a few flaws. First of all, it lacks a fingerprint reader and does not support NFC. Additionally, it does not have any wallpaper. The phone’s screen is black and features a scrolling list of icons. This makes the Palm feel like an uninspiring media device.
Second, it lacks the functionality of a smartwatch. Unlike the smartwatch, the Palm phone does not have a lock or home screen. It also lacks fitness tracking capabilities. Furthermore, its App-search interface is not as convenient as that of smartwatches.
