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Pantech Discover

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3.9
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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • smooth
  • crisp
  • and detailed when

Cons

  • size might still seem to be a bit unwieldy for those with smaller hands
  • an inconvenience removing the battery first to access the microSD slot
  • are no hardware buttons other than power and volume

Key specs

  • 12.6 Mpx
  • 4.8 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • 306 ppi
  • 2100 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Pantech Discover - Pros & Cons

Pantech Discover

Pros

  • smooth
  • crisp
  • and detailed when
  • cool and comfortable design
  • The Discover delivers an excellent audio experience
  • blends practical
  • tactile
  • and aesthetic design well
  • well placed on the top and left side
  • smooth
  • speedy performance when using the interface and apps

Cons

  • size might still seem to be a bit unwieldy for those with smaller hands
  • an inconvenience removing the battery first to access the microSD slot
  • are no hardware buttons other than power and volume
  • compete with the big flagship phones on hardware or features
  • fails to mention the fixed software buttons
  • The buttons at the bottom take up exactly 96 pixels
  • The viewing angles are absolutely atrocious
  • on-screen buttons take up room
  • dramatically uglier than their stock Android counterparts
  • any white noise when my caller fell silent
  • a fuzzy blue desk toy

Pantech Discover - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.8 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
306 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Pantech - Video Reviews (9)

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Pantech Discover - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution12.6 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.28 in
Width2.7 in
Depth0.36 in
Weight4.76 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2100.0 mAh
Standby time430.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.8 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Pixel density306.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Pantech Discover Pantech - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8
Based on 7 reviews
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Pantech Discover Nearly flawless and only 50 bucks
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CNET
Published: 06.03.2014
Nearly flawless and only 50 bucks

If you're looking for an inexpensive Android phone to fall in love with, AT&T's $50 Pantech Discover is it.

Pantech Discover Pantech Discover Review [video]
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Android Authority
Published: 24.01.2013
Pantech Discover Review [video]

The Pantech Discover is the latest phone from the company, aimed at users on a budget. Is it worth the money? Find out in our review.

Pantech Discover Pantech Discover Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 21.05.2013
Pantech Discover Review | Digital Trends

The Pantech Discover combines premium features and performance with a budget price, making it more impressive than many phones that cost twice as much.

Pantech Discover Pantech Discover Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 29.01.2013
Pantech Discover Review
3.8

Quietly whittling away in the background, Korean based smartphone manufacturer Pantech has been making some strides in the high-end department of late. Not too long ago, we were rather impressed in the direction that they were steering in with the Pantech Flex HD over the holidays, but this time around, they’re taking the correct measures in moving towards even greater glory. Looking at the specs sheet of the Pantech Discover, it seems like Pantech has a formidable warrior that’s ready to compete against some of the titans in the industry...

Pantech Discover Pantech Discover (AT&T) Review | Android Smartphone Reviews
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LaptopMag
Published: 22.01.2013
Pantech Discover (AT&T) Review | Android Smartphone Reviews
3.5

The Pantech Discover offers a bright HD screen, loud stereo speakers and an easy-to-use interface for a low price.

Pantech Discover Pantech Discover (AT&T) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.01.2013
Pantech Discover (AT&T) Review
4.0

The Pantech Discover for AT&T gets you the same features and performance you'll find in smartphones that cost more than twice the price, making it the best budget phone there is.

Pantech Discover Review: Pantech Discover for AT&T
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Phone Scoop
Published: 18.01.2013
Review: Pantech Discover for AT&T

Pantech puts the big boys on notice with the Discover, its latest Android smartphone for AT&T. It offers all the performance you'd expect from a flagship device at one-quarter the cost of the competition. Here is Phone Scoop's full review.