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Huawei Y5 (2017)

Huawei Y5 (2017)

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Pantech Vega R3 IM

Pantech Vega R3 IM

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Y5 (2017)
Pantech Vega R3 IM
Performance
51.456.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.574.3
Battery
24.222.4
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
41.556.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.429.3

Summary

  • The Huawei Y5 (2017) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Pantech Vega R3 IM has a slightly larger 5.3-inch Natural IPS Pro LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Y5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737T chipset, whereas the Vega R3 uses a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, offering a marginally faster CPU.
  • The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Y5 having an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Vega R3's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
  • The Y5 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh in the Vega R3.
  • For software, the Y5 runs Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, while the Vega R3 originally launched with Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.
  • Build quality shows the Y5 is lighter at 150g with a plastic frame, while the Vega R3 is heavier at 168.5g and has a thicker profile.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Y5 (2017)
Pantech Vega R3 IM

General

Release Date

2017
2012

Announced

2017
2012

Description

Also known as Huawei Y5 III, Huawei Y5 3
For South Korea

Display

Size

5"
5.3"

Type

IPS LCD
Natural IPS Pro LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 320

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
2600 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)

Weight

150 g
168.5 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A

Colors

Gold, Pink, Blue, White, Gray
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A

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, LE
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass