Since way back in 2007 when the iPhone first came out, it seems like competition between rival mobile phones has never been more intense; whether this is because we are always seeking out the next big thing, or just because the market has become more competitive on the whole, I don’t know – but I do know that comparing two new devices can give a good insight to those currently shopping about for a new handset.

Comparing the Samsung Jet with the Palm Pre seemed at first like an odd task, as both mobile phones look very different; however they aren’t as dissimilar as first glance would have you believe – for example, both have a 3.1 inch touch screen on a fairly basic body.

The Palm Pre however has a hidden full QWERTY keyboard tucked away, which is relatively easy to use for the avid texter, although the small keys could be tricky if you have large hands – this might sound a bit odd, but hey, we’re just being practical.

The Samsung Jet is slimmer for its lack of a keyboard, however it is longer. Both mobile phones will easily fit in your pocket however so this doesn’t make any difference, unless of course you are a fan of low cut skinny jeans, in which case it is unlikely you could fit either.

The Jet has an AMOLED screen sitting at 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Pre’s 320 x 480 pixels, which seems pretty poor by comparison.

We’ve written reviews on the in depth tech specs of each model, and while the Pre seems to be the peoples’ favourite, the Jet is set to provide some healthy competition in the coming months.

Tags: Palm-Pre, Samsung-Jet-S8000

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