Pantech Jest 2 vs Samsung Brightside (U380)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Pantech Jest 2 and the Samsung Brightside (U380), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Price | $27 | $1,999 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 950 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 2.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 3.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 116 g | 122 g |
| Released | Sep 2011 | Mar 2012 |
Summary: Pantech Jest 2 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Brightside (U380) is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Brightside (U380) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Pantech Jest 2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~28.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 3.1 inches, 29.8 cm2 (~44.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~129 ppi density) |
Platform
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| OS | Proprietary Feature Phone OS | Brew MP 1.0.2 (Feature phone OS) |
| Browser | Opera Mini | — |
| Chipset | — | Not specified (typical for feature phones) |
Memory
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) | microSD, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | Approximately 44MB user-accessible | 256 MB storage, 128 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 3.2 MP |
| Features | No flash, no autofocus | — |
| Video | Yes, 176x144 pixels | QVGA (320x240 pixels) |
Selfie Camera
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 4 hours 54 minutes | Up to 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Stand-by | Up to 322 hours (13.4 days) | Up to 14 days |
Body
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 94 x 66 x 15 mm (3.70 x 2.60 x 0.59 in) | 111 x 60 x 14 mm (4.37 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 116 g (4.09 oz) | 122 g (4.30 oz) |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY | Slide-out QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| WLAN | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS (with VZ Navigator) | GPS, A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Pantech Jest 2 | Samsung Brightside (U380) |
|---|
| Announced | 2011, September 27 | February 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released March 2012, Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Pantech Jest 2 or Samsung Brightside (U380)?
Samsung Brightside (U380) — 950 mAh for the Pantech Jest 2 versus 1,000 mAh for the Samsung Brightside (U380).
Which is lighter, Pantech Jest 2 or Samsung Brightside (U380)?
Pantech Jest 2 — 116 g for the Pantech Jest 2 versus 122 g for the Samsung Brightside (U380).
Which is newer, Pantech Jest 2 or Samsung Brightside (U380)?
Samsung Brightside (U380) — Sep 2011 for the Pantech Jest 2 versus Mar 2012 for the Samsung Brightside (U380).
Is the Pantech Jest 2 or the Samsung Brightside (U380) rated higher?
We rate the Pantech Jest 2 5/10 and the Samsung Brightside (U380) 4/10.
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