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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)

Side by side comparison between Pantech Hotshot vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA1 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)

vs
31Points Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) Compare Pantech Hotshot X
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Hotshot (CDM8992)} 2 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Xperia XA1 (G3121)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)57%
Lighter		vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
480MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+32GB (24GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD 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) 23MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1960 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+2300 mAh130%
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3121, Sony Hinoki SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandPantechSony
Release date10/6/20114/1/2017
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
RAM memory256MB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps300/50 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 Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)603 hours (25.1 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), 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, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)
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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