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| Global Score | |
| 23.8 | 31.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Pantech |
| -- | 2011-10-03 |
| 4.00 x 1.75 x 0.68 inches | 4.67 x 2.35 x 0.35 inches |
| 2.80 ounces | 3.20 ounces |
| $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| -- | 3.2 inches |
| -- | 240 x 400 pixels |
| -- | LCD |
| -- | 146 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive |
| 2.7 | 5.8 |
| processor | processor |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 5.76 |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 0 | 1.32 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.20 MP |
| 0 | 5.06 |
| GSM | CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 750mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 96 hours standby time 2.5 hours talk time | 342 hours standby time 5 hours talk time |
| 2.16 | 2.56 |
| Other Features | |
| -- | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Pantech Hotshot is much better than the Nokia 8290, getting a 31.3 score against 23.8. The Pantech Hotshot construction is heavier but noticeably thinner than the Nokia 8290. The Pantech Hotshot features a lot better display than Nokia 8290. The Pantech Hotshot's processor is just as good as the Nokia 8290 one, they have the same number of cores.
The Pantech Hotshot has a very superior memory for games and applications than Nokia 8290, because it has a SD memory slot that admits a maximum of 32 GB. Pantech Hotshot takes a lot better pictures and videos than Nokia 8290. The Pantech Hotshot has improved battery lifetime than Nokia 8290, because it has 1000mAh of battery capacity.
The Pantech Hotshot costs exactly the same than Nokia 8290, making it an easy choice.
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