Category Breakdown
Pantech Vega R3 IM
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
Performance
56.061.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
74.356.5
Battery
22.426.1
Build
0.282.1
Connectivity
56.654.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.338.0
Summary
- The Pantech Vega R3 IM features a 5.3-inch Natural IPS Pro LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 V has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Vega R3 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, whereas the J7 V utilizes an octa-core Snapdragon 625, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The Vega R3's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the J7 V's 8 MP, but the latter has a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is higher in the J7 V at 3300 mAh versus the Vega R3's 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Vega R3 on Android 4.0.4 and the J7 V on Android 7.0.1, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build quality differs as well, with the J7 V featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Vega R3 has a more straightforward design without specified materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Vega R3 IM
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
General
Release Date
2012
2017
Announced
2012
2017
Description
For South Korea
Versions: Galaxy J7 V J727V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Perx J727P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); Galaxy Halo J727AZ (Cricket); Galaxy J7 Prime SM-J727T (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
5.3"
5.5"
Type
Natural IPS Pro LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
168.5 g
167.3 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Gray (Verizon), Black (Sprint)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 7.0.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

