Pantech Matrix
#9795
Samsung R570 Messenger III
#8919Category Breakdown
Pantech Matrix
Samsung R570 Messenger III
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.337.3
Battery
1.611.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
13.711.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.413.8
Summary
- The Pantech Matrix and Samsung R570 Messenger III both feature a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the R570 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the Matrix's 0-inch display.
- In terms of build quality, the Matrix is heavier at 132g and thicker at 20mm, while the R570 is lighter at 105g and slimmer at 14.9mm.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack advanced features like OIS or a selfie camera.
- The R570 offers a significant advantage with a 1140mAh battery, compared to the Matrix's unspecified capacity, enhancing its longevity.
- Both phones run on basic software without advanced OS features, but the R570 includes a headphone jack, which the Matrix lacks.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, with the R570 supporting Bluetooth 2.1 versus the Matrix's Bluetooth 1.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Matrix
Samsung R570 Messenger III
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
Also known as Pantech C740
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
1140 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po battery
Removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 50 x 20 mm (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.79 in)
116.6 x 53.5 x 14.9 mm (4.59 x 2.11 x 0.59 in)
Weight
132 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A