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Pantech Matrix

Pantech Matrix

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Samsung R570 Messenger III

Samsung R570 Messenger III

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Category Breakdown

Pantech Matrix
Samsung R570 Messenger III
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.051.0

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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 Details

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

✗
✗

Night Mode

✗
✗

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray, Blue
Black

Foldable

✗
✗

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

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

✗
✗

Face Unlock

✗
✗

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗
✗

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes