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Huawei Ascend W3

Huawei Ascend W3

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Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend W3
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
Performance
23.637.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.572.9
Battery
1.617.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.949.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.725.4

Summary

  • The Huawei Ascend W3 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Pantech Vega LTE EX IM has a similar-sized Super IPS LCD display but offers a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Ascend W3 is equipped with a dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Vega LTE EX IM has a more powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
  • The Ascend W3 lacks a specified battery capacity, while the Vega LTE EX IM has a 1830 mAh battery, providing a more reliable power source.
  • On the software front, the Ascend W3 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, contrasting with the Vega LTE EX IM's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which may affect user experience and app availability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Ascend W3
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

General

Release Date

2013
2012

Announced

2013
2012

Description

Unofficial preliminary specifications
For South Korea

Display

Size

4.5"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
Super IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~335 ppi density)

PPI

720
800

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

Dual-core
Dual-core 1.5 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
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

N/A
1830 mAh

Battery Details

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

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

132 x 67 x 10 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)

Weight

N/A
136.2 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Silver
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
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

Yes
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
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

Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass