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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)

Side by side comparison between Pantech Hotshot vs Samsung Fascinate 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Fascinate 4G X Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) 02Points
Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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22Points Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) Compare Pantech Hotshot X
Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)

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Hotshot (CDM8992)} 2 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)} 22 Advantages Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)33%
Lighter		vs121 grams (4.24 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
480MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core86%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+1GB (500MB available)95%
More internal storage for applications and files
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+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+233 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps136 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
1000 mAhvs+1650 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
10 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992Telus Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G SGH-T959P
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPantechSamsung
Release date10/6/20115/13/2010
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI233 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)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Chipset32bit32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
RAM memory256MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB1GB (500MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 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 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)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DPfeature not registered
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours6.5 hours
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4		• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
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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