Category Breakdown
HTC Status
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
Performance
59.262.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
39.116.9
Battery
12.815.2
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
26.429.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.320.6
Summary
- The HTC Status features a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, while the Pantech Vega Xpress IM has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Status is powered by an 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Vega Xpress IM has a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, which may result in smoother operation.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Vega Xpress IM's battery capacity of 1500 mAh surpasses the Status's 1250 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Status on Gingerbread and the Vega Xpress IM on Froyo, which may limit software capabilities and updates.
- Overall, the Vega Xpress IM presents a more modern experience with its larger display and improved performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Status
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
General
Release Date
2011, July 17
2011
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For AT&T
For South Korea
Display
Size
2.6"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB DDR2 RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1250 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
122.5 x 63.9 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight
120 g
119.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

