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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Pantech Hotshot vs Nokia Asha 205 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 205 X Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) 13Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim) Compare Pantech Hotshot X
2.4"
TFT

320x240

0.3
MP
N/A
1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)

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Hotshot (CDM8992)} 13 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)} 7 Advantages Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
+256MB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs94 grams (3.29 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)44%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+3.2"33%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+QVGA (320x240)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
146 PPIvs+167 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10 appsvs+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1000 mAhvs+1020 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992Nokia Asha 205 RM-862, Nokia Asha 2050
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPantechNokia
Release date10/6/201112/1/2012
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)61.1 x 112.8 millimeters (2.41 x 4.44 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)94 grams (3.29 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI167 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
System versionProprietary OSNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory256MBfeature not registered
Internal storage256MB64MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QCIF (176x144) 10 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsProximity sensorNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1000 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours11 hours
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)891 hours (37.1 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4
• Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Orange
• Java games
• 100% recoverable as materials and energy
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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