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

