Category Breakdown
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
ZTE Skate
Performance
62.752.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.225.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.618.8
Summary
- The Pantech Vega Xpress IM features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Skate has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Vega Xpress IM is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, compared to the Skate's 800 MHz CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The Vega Xpress IM has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Skate's 1400 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Vega runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Skate operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a marginally updated experience.
- Build-wise, the Vega Xpress IM is lighter at 119.8g, while the Skate weighs 120.0g, with the Vega being slightly more compact in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
ZTE Skate
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For South Korea
Also known as Orange Monte Carlo
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
800MHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
512MB DDR2 RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
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
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 63.9 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
125.9 x 67.8 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
119.8 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

