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ZTE Open vs Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)

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

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) Compare ZTE Open X
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Open

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!

Open} 16 Advantages ZTE Open vs Hotshot (CDM8992)} 3 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs480MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+320x480 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+165 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)99 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+91 grams (3.19 ounces)54%
Lighter
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)39%
Thinner
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
256MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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ModelZTE OpenHotshot (CDM8992)
Other model namesZTE Open FirefoxVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEPantech
Release date7/1/201310/6/2011
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)91 grams (3.19 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Proprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
RAM memory256MB256MB
Internal storage512MB256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)QVGA (320x240)
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered342 hours (14.3 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange
• Digital compass
• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE OpenPantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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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