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Orange Monte Carlo

Orange Monte Carlo

#7468
Pantech Vega Xpress IM

Pantech Vega Xpress IM

#7076

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