The Palm Phone PVG100 is ideal for those seeking minimalism without sacrificing essential features.
While its limited features and high price might not appeal to power users, it’s certainly an attractive choice for those seeking a stylish yet portable device that complements their primary smartphone or can be used during activities where carrying a full-sized device would be inconvenient.
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Palm Phone PVG100 Review
Design and Display
Palm’s 3.3-inch display boasts a pixel density of 445ppi, delivering a vibrant and stunning display. The 1280×720 resolution means the Palm phone delivers 445 pixels per inch.
Despite being an LCD, this compact, high-density display looks stunning. The front and back are covered in Gorilla Glass, with an aluminum frame visible between the two glass panels.
The glass back is fingerprint-resistant. People often complain about the fragility of the glass back, but honestly, I’m not sure the Palm phone is heavy enough to shatter if dropped.
Camera
Capture every moment with the 12MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera. Thanks to its IP68 dust and water resistance rating, the device is secure and can withstand strenuous activities like running, swimming, and cycling.
The Palm phone features a single physical button to power on, switch to sleep or standby mode, and activate Google Assistant. With Google Assistant, you can use voice control to control your phone’s features and get answers to your questions.
Performance
The Palm Phone PVG100 is powered by a Qualcomm 435 processor with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM. 32GB of built-in storage provides enough storage for all your favorite content. Enjoy millions of the latest Android apps, games, music, and more from the Google Play Store.
Battery Life
Battery life is truly abysmal. The Palm Phone has the worst battery life of any phone I’ve ever tested. It’s the worst score I’ve ever received in battery tests, and it’s no exaggeration to say that under heavy use, the battery life displays like a minute-by-minute countdown timer.
The real issue with this phone is its battery life. The Palm Phone always feels like it’s on the verge of running out of juice, making it unreliable as your sole means of communication or media.
Software
The Palm Phone runs a very small version of Android 8.1. Again, while Android phones have had 3.3-inch screens before, the 16:9 aspect ratio makes it much thinner than previous first-generation Android phones. The massive 720p resolution makes everything look significantly smaller than the original 480×320 device.
While some items, like text, scale well, the on-screen navigation buttons are too small, and the screen isn’t wide enough to properly support a QWERTY keyboard.
Some buttons, such as the Clear All button at the bottom of the notification panel, are so small that they’re often difficult to press the first time you try them.
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