
Overall Score
29.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#5110)29.3
Performance(#4715)56.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2706)74.3
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3146)56.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Pantech Vega R3 IM
Short Review
- The Pantech Vega R3 IM features a solid build with dimensions of 144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm and a weight of 168.5g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.3-inch Natural IPS Pro LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 277 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 320 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The 2600 mAh battery provides moderate longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 4.0.4, it is upgradable to 4.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- Notably, it does not support 5G and lacks stereo speakers.
- The phone also features a microUSB 2.0 port for data transfer and charging.
- Overall, the Pantech Vega R3 IM is a capable device for its time, with essential features and solid performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor South Korea
Display
Size5.3"
TypeNatural IPS Pro LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
Weight168.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass