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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between Pantech Hotshot vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z30 X Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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Hotshot (CDM8992)} 3 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Z30} 27 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)87%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
480MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+16GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+294 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps653 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2880 mAh188%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPantechBlackBerry
Release date10/6/201110/5/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
System versionProprietary OSBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours18 hours
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4
• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)BlackBerry Z30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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