New Palm Pixi vs. Palm Pre

The much-anticipated Palm Pixi is now available from Sprint.  Below is a quick comparison of how it stacks up against its big brother, the Palm Pre.

Physics: The Pixi keyboard is always accessibe.   The Pixi follows the Blackberry bar model and does not slide open to unveil a hidden keyboard like the Pre.  This may seem like a drawback but it is probably a big plus. Some Pre users complained that the slider made the phone highly susceptible to damage.

Camera:  The Pixi has a downgraded camera from the Pre, 2.0 mega-pixels.  If you are a shutterbug, this could be very important.  Most new smartphones have 3.0 mp or better cameras, up to 5.0 mp.

Memory:  Neither phone supports MicroSD cards and both have a total of 8 gb on-board memory, with about 1 gb dedicated to the operating system.  This is light by today’s standards and those looking for an all-in-one (the “ditch the iPod crowd”) may be disappointed.

Data Speeds:  Both support EVDO Rev. A speeds through Sprint.  The Pixi lacks Wifi connectivity, however.  For web surfers, this could be a deciding factor in favor of the Pre.  Wifi enables much faster data transfer in hotspots than EVDO Rev. A.  (Wifi is not absolutely essential to a smartphone but the hardware is inexpensive and this could detract from sales.  This is a poor decision on Palm’s part.)

Battery Life:  The Pixi has slightly better battery life than the Pre.  This is expected because the screen is smaller.

Wallet and Overall Assessment:  The Pixi has a price tag $50 cheaper than the Pre.  For those considering a Palm device, the physics, cameras and Wifi-capabilities are the primary differences one ought to consider.

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