Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Pantech Vega LTE EX IM has a smaller 4.5-inch Super IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737 processor and offers 2GB of RAM, compared to the Vega's dual-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, leading to better multitasking capabilities in the Mega 3.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Vega supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Mega 3 has a larger 3050 mAh battery compared to the 1830 mAh battery of the Vega, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Cool UI, while the Vega operates on the much older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), resulting in a more outdated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
For South Korea
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~335 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-T860
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
Yes
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)
Weight
170 g
136.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

