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Pantech Matrix Pro

Pantech Matrix Pro

#8027
QMobile Explorer 3G

QMobile Explorer 3G

#8817

Category Breakdown

Pantech Matrix Pro
QMobile Explorer 3G
Performance
31.732.0
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.321.2
Battery
13.414.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.023.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.614.1

Summary

  • The Pantech Matrix Pro features a compact build with dimensions of 105.9 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm and weighs 122g, while the QMobile Explorer 3G is larger at 131 x 56 x 12.4 mm and has an unspecified weight.
  • The Matrix Pro has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the Explorer 3G offers a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower color depth at 65K colors.
  • Performance-wise, both devices have 128MB of RAM, but the Matrix Pro has a more powerful 528 MHz CPU compared to the Explorer 3G's unspecified CPU.
  • Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Explorer 3G can only record video at 320p@15fps.
  • In terms of battery capacity, the Explorer 3G has a slight edge with 1450 mAh compared to the Matrix Pro's 1320 mAh.
  • The Matrix Pro runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, while the software experience for the Explorer 3G is unspecified.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Pantech Matrix Pro
QMobile Explorer 3G

General

Release Date

2009
2015

Announced

2009
2015

Description

Also known as Pantech C820
N/A

Display

Size

2.4"
2.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

528 MHz
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
128MB 64MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1320 mAh
1450 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1320 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

105.9 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm (4.17 x 2.0 x 0.85 in)
131 x 56 x 12.4 mm (5.16 x 2.20 x 0.49 in)

Weight

122 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Steel Blue
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
No