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BlackBerry Classic

BlackBerry Classic

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Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Classic
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
Performance
51.837.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.772.9
Battery
22.117.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.149.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.825.4

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Classic features a compact build with a weight of 177g and dimensions of 131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm, while the Pantech Vega LTE EX IM is lighter at 136.2g and slightly slimmer at 134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm.
  • The Classic has a smaller 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, whereas the Vega boasts a larger 4.5-inch Super IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, but the Classic has 2GB of RAM compared to the Vega's 1GB, enhancing its performance.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Classic includes a 2 MP front camera, unlike the Vega.
  • The Classic's battery capacity is 2515mAh, providing longer usage than the Vega's 1830mAh.
  • Lastly, the BlackBerry Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, offering a different software experience compared to the older Android 2.3 on the Pantech Vega.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Classic
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

General

Release Date

2014
2012

Announced

2014
2012

Description

Also known as BlackBerry Q20
For South Korea

Display

Size

3.5"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD,
Super IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~335 ppi density)

PPI

720
800

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz

GPU

Adreno 225
N/A

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2515 mAh
1830 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)

Weight

177 g
136.2 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

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

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass