Category Breakdown
NEC Terrain
Vertu Constellation Quest
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9
Summary
- The NEC Terrain features a larger 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation Quest has a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 325 ppi.
- Both devices are equipped with 8GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, but the Terrain is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, enhancing its performance compared to the unspecified chipset in the Vertu.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Terrain supports video recording at 720p, while the specifics for video capabilities on the Vertu are not detailed.
- The Terrain's battery capacity is 1900 mAh, offering longer usage than the Vertu's 1500 mAh battery.
- In terms of software, the Terrain runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern experience than the Symbian OS found on the Vertu.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC Terrain
Vertu Constellation Quest
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
2.46"
Type
TFT
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~258 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~325 ppi density)
PPI
640
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
N/A
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.5 x 64.5 x 14.5 mm (5.02 x 2.54 x 0.57 in)
116.2 x 60.8 x 12.7 mm, 87 cc (4.57 x 2.39 x 0.5 in)
Weight
171.8 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Pink, Black, Brown, Yellow Gold, Carbon fibre with gold, Carbon fibre
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Symbian OS
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Symbian OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

