Category Breakdown
Orange Monte Carlo
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
Performance
52.162.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.129.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.720.6
Summary
- The Orange Monte Carlo features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Pantech Vega Xpress IM has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Monte Carlo is powered by an 800 MHz CPU, whereas the Vega Xpress IM has a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Vega Xpress IM has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Monte Carlo's 1400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Monte Carlo runs on Android 2.3, while the Vega Xpress IM operates on Android 2.2, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Both devices lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Orange Monte Carlo
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as ZTE Skate
For South Korea
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
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
N/A
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
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125.9 x 67.8 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.67 x 0.41 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
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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

