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

