Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.3" · 144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 168.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
277 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Natural IPS Pro LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
168.5g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
144.7 x 74.3 x 10 mm (5.70 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot.
The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L has 4.0, A2DP.
