Pantech Discover
#6469
Sony Xperia V
#7300Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia V
Performance
51.747.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
20.017.0
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
48.255.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.519.5
Summary
- The Pantech Discover features a larger 4.8-inch TFT display compared to the Sony Xperia V's 4.3-inch screen, although both have the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with dual-core CPUs, but the Discover has 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, while the Xperia V has 8GB and 1GB of RAM.
- The Discover's rear camera is slightly superior at 12.6 MP versus the Xperia V's 13 MP, but the latter lacks a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Discover at 2100 mAh compared to the Xperia V's 1750 mAh.
- Both phones run Android 4.0.4, with the Xperia V being upgradable to 4.3, but the Discover offers stereo speakers, while the Xperia V does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia V
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
Display
Size
4.8"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.6 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.2 x 68.6 x 9.1 mm (5.28 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight
135 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass