Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega
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 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 with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mega is powered by a quad-core 1.0 GHz processor and offers 3GB of RAM, compared to the Vega's dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU with only 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Vega supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Mega does not specify video capabilities.
- The Mega has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Vega's 1830 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Mega runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI 8, while the Vega operates on the much older Android 2.3.
- Overall, the Mega offers a more modern experience in build quality, performance, battery life, and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
For South Korea
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
N/A
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM 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
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153 x 76.8 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)
Weight
143 g
136.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual 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 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

