Pantech Discover (P9090) vs Blu Vivo IV (D970L)

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Side by side comparison between Pantech Discover vs Blu Vivo IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2014 7:42 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:06 PM

Compare Blu Vivo IV X Pantech Discover (P9090) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

720x1280

12.6
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Blu Vivo IV (D970L) Compare Pantech Discover X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo IV (D970L)

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6 Advantages Pantech Discover (P9090)	vs	16 Advantages Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)5% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+441 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(back) 12.6MP	vs	+(back) 13MP2% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
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Model	Discover (P9090)	Vivo IV (D970L)
Other model names	AT&T Pantech Discover P9090, Pantech Magnus	Blu Vivo 4 D970L, BLU D970L
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Latin America)
Brand	Pantech	Blu
Release date	1/11/2013	5/1/2014
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.6 x 134.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.28 in)	70.2 x 145.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Back camera (main camera)	12.6 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4096x3072 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) PBR-518	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • Touch focus • HDR photo • Panorama photo • 3D surround sound • HAC (M3/T4) • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White silver, White gold • Screen protector included • Plastic Case included • Blu Bright+ sensor camera • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Gesture control • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered