Phone PVG100 vs Pre Plus

Quick verdict

Which is better?

Phone PVG100 leads the measured specs 12-3.

Measured wins

Phone PVG100: 12Pre Plus: 3Ties: 3

Choose Phone PVG100 for

Thickness
Weight
Resolution

Choose Pre Plus for

3.5mm jack
Battery
Main camera

Biggest differences

ThicknessPhone PVG100

7.4 mmvs16.9 mm+128%

WeightPhone PVG100

62 gvs138 g+123%

3.5mm jackPre Plus

NovsYes+100%

ResolutionPhone PVG100

720 × 1280 pxvs320 × 480 px+83%

Phone PVG100

Palm

AView Details

Pre Plus

Palm

BView Details

Head-to-head comparison

Phone PVG100

spec wins

Overall winner

Ties

equal specs

Pre Plus

spec wins

Display

Screen size

Phone PVG1003.3"+6.1%

Pre Plus3.1"

Resolution

Phone PVG100720 × 1280 px+83%

Pre Plus320 × 480 px

Refresh rate

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Peak brightness

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Pixel density

Phone PVG100445 ppi+58%

Pre Plus186 ppi

Performance

CPU speed

Phone PVG100Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

Pre Plus600 MHz Cortex-A8

RAM

Phone PVG1003.0 GB

Pre Plus—

Storage

Phone PVG10032 GB+50%

Pre Plus16 GB

Cameras

Main camera

Phone PVG10012.0 MP

Pre Plus15.0 MP+20%

Front camera

Phone PVG1008.0 MP

Pre Plus—

Battery

Phone PVG100800 mAh

Pre Plus1,150 mAh+30%

Wired charging

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Build

Weight

Phone PVG10062 g+123%

Pre Plus138 g

Thickness

Phone PVG1007.4 mm+128%

Pre Plus16.9 mm

IP rating

Phone PVG100IP68

Pre Plus—

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi

Phone PVG100Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Pre PlusWi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

Phone PVG1004.2, A2DP, LE+50%

Pre Plus2.1, A2DP

USB

equal specs

Phone PVG100USB Type-C 2.0

Pre PlusmicroUSB 2.0

5G support

equal specs

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusNo

NFC

Phone PVG100No

Pre Plus—

3.5mm jack

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusYes+100%

SD card

equal specs

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusNo

Stereo speakers

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Phone PVG100SpecPre Plus

Display

3.3"+6.1%

Screen size

3.1"

720 × 1280 px+83%

Resolution

320 × 480 px

—

Refresh rate

—

Peak brightness

—

445 ppi+58%

Pixel density

186 ppi

Performance

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

CPU speed

600 MHz Cortex-A8

3.0 GB

RAM

—

32 GB+50%

Storage

16 GB

Cameras

12.0 MP

Main camera

15.0 MP+20%

8.0 MP

Front camera

—

Battery

800 mAh

Battery

1,150 mAh+30%

—

Wired charging

—

Build

62 g+123%

Weight

138 g

7.4 mm+128%

Thickness

16.9 mm

IP68

IP rating

—

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

4.2, A2DP, LE+50%

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP

USB Type-C 2.0

USBequal specs

microUSB 2.0

5G supportequal specs

NFC

—

3.5mm jack

Yes+100%

SD cardequal specs

—

Stereo speakers

—

Specifications Comparison

Network

Technology

Phone PVG100

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Pre Plus

GSM / HSPA

2G bands

Phone PVG100

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Pre Plus

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

Phone PVG100

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

Pre Plus

HSDPA 2100 , HSDPA 850 / 1900 - for AT&T

4G bands

Phone PVG100

2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66

Pre Plus

Speed

Phone PVG100

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Pre Plus

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

GSM / HSPA / LTETechnologyGSM / HSPA

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 3G bandsHSDPA 2100 , HSDPA 850 / 1900 - for AT&T

2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 664G bands-

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsSpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

Launch

Announced

Phone PVG100

2018, October. Released 2018, November

Pre Plus

2010, March. Released 2010, May

Status

Phone PVG100

Discontinued

Pre Plus

Discontinued

2018, October. Released 2018, NovemberAnnounced2010, March. Released 2010, May

DiscontinuedStatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions

Phone PVG100

96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)

Pre Plus

100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 in)

Weight

Phone PVG100

62.5 g (2.22 oz)

Pre Plus

138 g (4.87 oz)

Build

Phone PVG100

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame

Pre Plus

SIM

Phone PVG100

Nano-SIM

Pre Plus

Mini-SIM

Other

Phone PVG100

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 30 min)

Pre Plus

Keyboard

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

QWERTY

96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)Dimensions100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 in)

62.5 g (2.22 oz)Weight138 g (4.87 oz)

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frameBuild-

Nano-SIMSIMMini-SIM

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 30 min)Other-

-KeyboardQWERTY

Display

Type

Phone PVG100

IPS LCD

Pre Plus

TFT

Size

Phone PVG100

3.3 inches, 30.0 cm2 (~61.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Pre Plus

3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~47.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

Phone PVG100

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)

Pre Plus

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)

Protection

Phone PVG100

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Pre Plus

IPS LCDTypeTFT

3.3 inches, 30.0 cm2 (~61.4% screen-to-body ratio)Size3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~47.9% screen-to-body ratio)

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)

Corning Gorilla Glass 3Protection-

Platform

Phone PVG100

Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Pre Plus

Palm webOS 1.3.5

Chipset

Phone PVG100

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

Pre Plus

CPU

Phone PVG100

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

Pre Plus

600 MHz Cortex-A8

GPU

Phone PVG100

Adreno 505

Pre Plus

PowerVR SGX

Android 8.1 (Oreo)OSPalm webOS 1.3.5

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)Chipset-

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)CPU600 MHz Cortex-A8

Adreno 505GPUPowerVR SGX

Memory

Card slot

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Internal

Phone PVG100

32GB 3GB RAM

Pre Plus

16GB 512MB RAM

Other

Phone PVG100

eMMC 5.1

Pre Plus

NoCard slotNo

32GB 3GB RAMInternal16GB 512MB RAM

eMMC 5.1Other-

Main Camera

Single

Phone PVG100

12 MP, AF

Pre Plus

3.15 MP

Features

Phone PVG100

LED flash, HDR

Pre Plus

LED flash

Video

Phone PVG100

720p@30fps

Pre Plus

Yes

12 MP, AFSingle3.15 MP

LED flash, HDRFeaturesLED flash

720p@30fpsVideoYes

Selfie camera

Single

Phone PVG100

8 MP

Pre Plus

Video

Phone PVG100

720p@30fps

Pre Plus

Other

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

8 MPSingle-

720p@30fpsVideo-

-OtherNo

Sound

Loudspeaker

Phone PVG100

Yes, with dual speakers

Pre Plus

Yes

3.5mm jack

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Yes

Yes, with dual speakersLoudspeakerYes

No3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLAN

Phone PVG100

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Pre Plus

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

Phone PVG100

4.2, A2DP, LE

Pre Plus

2.1, A2DP

Positioning

Phone PVG100

GPS, GLONASS

Pre Plus

GPS, A-GPS

NFC

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Radio

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

USB

Phone PVG100

USB Type-C 2.0

Pre Plus

microUSB 2.0

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g

4.2, A2DP, LEBluetooth2.1, A2DP

GPS, GLONASSPositioningGPS, A-GPS

NoNFC-

NoRadioNo

USB Type-C 2.0USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors

Phone PVG100

Infrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

Pre Plus

Accelerometer

Browser

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

WAP 2.0 / HTML

Infrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compassSensorsAccelerometer

-BrowserWAP 2.0 / HTML

Battery

Type

Phone PVG100

Li-Ion 800 mAh, non-removable

Pre Plus

Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Charging

Phone PVG100

Wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 min

Pre Plus

Wireless

Stand-by

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Up to 350 h (2G) / - (3G)

Talk time

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Li-Ion 800 mAh, non-removableTypeRemovable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 minChargingWireless

-Stand-byUp to 350 h (2G) / - (3G)

-Talk timeUp to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Misc

Colors

Phone PVG100

Gold, Titanium

Pre Plus

Black

Models

Phone PVG100

PVG100, PVG100E

Pre Plus

SAR EU

Phone PVG100

0.98 W/kg (head)

Pre Plus

Price

Phone PVG100

About 400 EUR

Pre Plus

About 170 EUR

Gold, TitaniumColorsBlack

PVG100, PVG100EModels-

0.98 W/kg (head) SAR EU-

About 400 EURPriceAbout 170 EUR

Phone PVG100 vs Pre Plus

Quick verdict

Which is better?

Phone PVG100 leads the measured specs 12-3.

Measured wins

Phone PVG100: 12Pre Plus: 3Ties: 3

Choose Phone PVG100 for

Thickness
Weight
Resolution

Choose Pre Plus for

3.5mm jack
Battery
Main camera

Biggest differences

ThicknessPhone PVG100

7.4 mmvs16.9 mm+128%

WeightPhone PVG100

62 gvs138 g+123%

3.5mm jackPre Plus

NovsYes+100%

ResolutionPhone PVG100

720 × 1280 pxvs320 × 480 px+83%

Head-to-head comparison

Phone PVG100

spec wins

Overall winner

Ties

equal specs

Pre Plus

spec wins

Display

Screen size

Phone PVG1003.3"+6.1%

Pre Plus3.1"

Resolution

Phone PVG100720 × 1280 px+83%

Pre Plus320 × 480 px

Refresh rate

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Peak brightness

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Pixel density

Phone PVG100445 ppi+58%

Pre Plus186 ppi

Performance

CPU speed

Phone PVG100Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

Pre Plus600 MHz Cortex-A8

RAM

Phone PVG1003.0 GB

Pre Plus—

Storage

Phone PVG10032 GB+50%

Pre Plus16 GB

Cameras

Main camera

Phone PVG10012.0 MP

Pre Plus15.0 MP+20%

Front camera

Phone PVG1008.0 MP

Pre Plus—

Battery

Phone PVG100800 mAh

Pre Plus1,150 mAh+30%

Wired charging

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Build

Weight

Phone PVG10062 g+123%

Pre Plus138 g

Thickness

Phone PVG1007.4 mm+128%

Pre Plus16.9 mm

IP rating

Phone PVG100IP68

Pre Plus—

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi

Phone PVG100Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Pre PlusWi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

Phone PVG1004.2, A2DP, LE+50%

Pre Plus2.1, A2DP

USB

equal specs

Phone PVG100USB Type-C 2.0

Pre PlusmicroUSB 2.0

5G support

equal specs

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusNo

NFC

Phone PVG100No

Pre Plus—

3.5mm jack

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusYes+100%

SD card

equal specs

Phone PVG100No

Pre PlusNo

Stereo speakers

Phone PVG100—

Pre Plus—

Phone PVG100SpecPre Plus

Display

3.3"+6.1%

Screen size

3.1"

720 × 1280 px+83%

Resolution

320 × 480 px

—

Refresh rate

—

Peak brightness

—

445 ppi+58%

Pixel density

186 ppi

Performance

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

CPU speed

600 MHz Cortex-A8

3.0 GB

RAM

—

32 GB+50%

Storage

16 GB

Cameras

12.0 MP

Main camera

15.0 MP+20%

8.0 MP

Front camera

—

Battery

800 mAh

Battery

1,150 mAh+30%

—

Wired charging

—

Build

62 g+123%

Weight

138 g

7.4 mm+128%

Thickness

16.9 mm

IP68

IP rating

—

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

4.2, A2DP, LE+50%

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP

USB Type-C 2.0

USBequal specs

microUSB 2.0

5G supportequal specs

NFC

—

3.5mm jack

Yes+100%

SD cardequal specs

—

Stereo speakers

—

Specifications Comparison

Network

Technology

Phone PVG100

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Pre Plus

GSM / HSPA

2G bands

Phone PVG100

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Pre Plus

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

Phone PVG100

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

Pre Plus

HSDPA 2100 , HSDPA 850 / 1900 - for AT&T

4G bands

Phone PVG100

2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66

Pre Plus

Speed

Phone PVG100

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Pre Plus

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

GSM / HSPA / LTETechnologyGSM / HSPA

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 3G bandsHSDPA 2100 , HSDPA 850 / 1900 - for AT&T

2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 664G bands-

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsSpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

Launch

Announced

Phone PVG100

2018, October. Released 2018, November

Pre Plus

2010, March. Released 2010, May

Status

Phone PVG100

Discontinued

Pre Plus

Discontinued

2018, October. Released 2018, NovemberAnnounced2010, March. Released 2010, May

DiscontinuedStatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions

Phone PVG100

96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)

Pre Plus

100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 in)

Weight

Phone PVG100

62.5 g (2.22 oz)

Pre Plus

138 g (4.87 oz)

Build

Phone PVG100

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame

Pre Plus

SIM

Phone PVG100

Nano-SIM

Pre Plus

Mini-SIM

Other

Phone PVG100

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 30 min)

Pre Plus

Keyboard

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

QWERTY

96.6 x 50.6 x 7.4 mm (3.80 x 1.99 x 0.29 in)Dimensions100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 in)

62.5 g (2.22 oz)Weight138 g (4.87 oz)

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frameBuild-

Nano-SIMSIMMini-SIM

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 30 min)Other-

-KeyboardQWERTY

Display

Type

Phone PVG100

IPS LCD

Pre Plus

TFT

Size

Phone PVG100

3.3 inches, 30.0 cm2 (~61.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Pre Plus

3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~47.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

Phone PVG100

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)

Pre Plus

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)

Protection

Phone PVG100

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Pre Plus

IPS LCDTypeTFT

3.3 inches, 30.0 cm2 (~61.4% screen-to-body ratio)Size3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~47.9% screen-to-body ratio)

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)

Corning Gorilla Glass 3Protection-

Platform

Phone PVG100

Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Pre Plus

Palm webOS 1.3.5

Chipset

Phone PVG100

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

Pre Plus

CPU

Phone PVG100

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)

Pre Plus

600 MHz Cortex-A8

GPU

Phone PVG100

Adreno 505

Pre Plus

PowerVR SGX

Android 8.1 (Oreo)OSPalm webOS 1.3.5

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)Chipset-

Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz & 4x1.1 GHz)CPU600 MHz Cortex-A8

Adreno 505GPUPowerVR SGX

Memory

Card slot

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Internal

Phone PVG100

32GB 3GB RAM

Pre Plus

16GB 512MB RAM

Other

Phone PVG100

eMMC 5.1

Pre Plus

NoCard slotNo

32GB 3GB RAMInternal16GB 512MB RAM

eMMC 5.1Other-

Main Camera

Single

Phone PVG100

12 MP, AF

Pre Plus

3.15 MP

Features

Phone PVG100

LED flash, HDR

Pre Plus

LED flash

Video

Phone PVG100

720p@30fps

Pre Plus

Yes

12 MP, AFSingle3.15 MP

LED flash, HDRFeaturesLED flash

720p@30fpsVideoYes

Selfie camera

Single

Phone PVG100

8 MP

Pre Plus

Video

Phone PVG100

720p@30fps

Pre Plus

Other

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

8 MPSingle-

720p@30fpsVideo-

-OtherNo

Sound

Loudspeaker

Phone PVG100

Yes, with dual speakers

Pre Plus

Yes

3.5mm jack

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Yes

Yes, with dual speakersLoudspeakerYes

No3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLAN

Phone PVG100

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Pre Plus

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

Phone PVG100

4.2, A2DP, LE

Pre Plus

2.1, A2DP

Positioning

Phone PVG100

GPS, GLONASS

Pre Plus

GPS, A-GPS

NFC

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Radio

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

USB

Phone PVG100

USB Type-C 2.0

Pre Plus

microUSB 2.0

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g

4.2, A2DP, LEBluetooth2.1, A2DP

GPS, GLONASSPositioningGPS, A-GPS

NoNFC-

NoRadioNo

USB Type-C 2.0USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors

Phone PVG100

Infrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

Pre Plus

Accelerometer

Browser

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

WAP 2.0 / HTML

Infrared Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compassSensorsAccelerometer

-BrowserWAP 2.0 / HTML

Battery

Type

Phone PVG100

Li-Ion 800 mAh, non-removable

Pre Plus

Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Charging

Phone PVG100

Wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 min

Pre Plus

Wireless

Stand-by

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Up to 350 h (2G) / - (3G)

Talk time

Phone PVG100

Pre Plus

Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Li-Ion 800 mAh, non-removableTypeRemovable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 68 minChargingWireless

-Stand-byUp to 350 h (2G) / - (3G)

-Talk timeUp to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Misc

Colors

Phone PVG100

Gold, Titanium

Pre Plus

Black

Models

Phone PVG100

PVG100, PVG100E

Pre Plus

SAR EU

Phone PVG100

0.98 W/kg (head)

Pre Plus

Price

Phone PVG100

About 400 EUR

Pre Plus

About 170 EUR

Gold, TitaniumColorsBlack

PVG100, PVG100EModels-

0.98 W/kg (head) SAR EU-

About 400 EURPriceAbout 170 EUR