Pantech Vega N6 IM-A860S Review

[n_bennyhk]

Pantech Vega (SKY) N6 (IM-A860S) Mini Review
(Kimchi Mobile)

( Some Info On Pantech If You Never Come Across )

-In 2012 Korea, Pantech’s technical prestige will continue to soar in the market for next-generation mobile communications by introducing the LTE one chip and quad-core smartphone with stable quality and more differentiated features
-Pantech has built up stable business structures in overseas markets. In Japan, as the first foreign handset manufacturer, Pantech achieved a two million unit selling record

There Total Of 3 Different Models
A860L, A860S and A860K from 3 different Telco in Korea
Major Different its A860L only supports 4G Band 850.
For A860S & A860K they supports 4G Band 1800.

Specification Of A860L/S/K Same except 4G Band
Below its a Specs.

Proccessor: APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5Ghz Quadcore
Ram: 2GB
Rom: 32GB
Display: 5.9Inch Full HD 1920x1080 IPS
Camera: 13.1 Mega Pixel Camera, Front 2.1Mega Pixel Camera
OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (LATEST NEWS !UPDATED TO Android 4.4 KITKAT)
Size: 158.6 x 83.2 x 9.9mm
Weight: 209g
Battery: 3140mah
Band: GSM，WCDMA，4G LTE ( L = 850, S/K = 1800 )
V-Touch , OTG Support

First Look Of The Phone
Huge and Squarish Design. Remind me of Dell. but alot of slimmer.

The Back Of The Phone
Here you can see the Camera And The Special V-Touch Panel Which i will explain how it works later on

Package:
-Earpiece
-Datacable
-Battery
-Desktop Charger
-Power Plug With 2 USB Connector

-Earpiece looks something like the Moster/Beats Earpiece. 1st Look Expensive Stuff with high end Sound ? haha, never test! Maybe others can tell me .

-Twins USB Charger Plug, i can charge Battery and phone together ???
No extra Cable so never test .

-9.9mm Slim Still can accept. But DMB TV Function Wasted We Cannot Use It.

NFC Support , Using Microsim Card, Expandable To 2TB as stated in website OMG!!! Where got 2TB MicroSD Card?

 

[n_bennyhk]

V-Touch Function Of Vega N6 IM-A860S
Its a Special Function Add Behind The Back Of The Phone .
You Can Select Different Kind Of Controlling it.
Instant Capture Of Screen Shot, Internet Browser Scrolling , Answering Phone, Controlling Menu

Menu Access To Activate Touch V Function

Motion Sensor Control Settings

 

[n_bennyhk]

Its Using Latest Version Of Android 4.1.2 Out Of The Box

Special Simple Mode For Vega A860
Big Icons for easier access To Choose From. What Do You Think It Looks Like???

Sample Picture Of The Simple Mode

But I Still Perfer Normal Mode Haha!! Makes Me Feel Almost The Same As A Samsung UI

 

[n_bennyhk]

A Benchmark Test Using Antutu,
Quite Impressive !!!

Some Camera Functions Pictures
Example Mega Pixels Selection, Different Mode, Effects On Your Pictures,Etc

A Sample Picture When Having My Dinner

 

[Xiuzhi]

This phone looks way good for it....where can I get this and what's the damage?

 

[Skyline R34]

Dang..Now I'm split on this and the N-05E!

Any info on the battery life?

 

[n_bennyhk]

A Video Of Demo Of Some Of The Introduction Of Pantech Vega IM-A860

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGWHFDzviXA

Stay Tune For More Review By Me !! Busy This Few Days

 

[ParkJinYoung]

Where to buy huh ?

 

[Lamwm]

Interesting phone, where to buy and how to root the phone?

 

[n_bennyhk]

V Note For Vega N6 IM-A860
Picture Of How V Note Looks Like

Video Playback Sample...
But my photo looks not as good. but Real Time Using its so good with Clear Color.I will try to Record a Video Recording Of The Video Playback Soon..

Updated With Screenshot From Pantech N6 IM-A860

Updated With Screenshot From Pantech N6 IM-A860 Youtube Video

Stay Tune For More!!

 

[n_bennyhk]

Rooted and self edit to support Chinese Menu, Good News is its On A A860S running A860K version Firmware With Chinese . Haha!!!!
Anyone wans to share technical rooting stuffs can pm me for more,
Rooting is not recommended . Unless you know what you are doing. Cos there will be bricking of phone if its not handle with care.

Battery Review By Me
Estimated Around 1 Day 3Hours Of Usage With Normal 4G Turn On 24Hrs,
Light Surfying ( Emails, Whatsapp, Facebook ), Playing around 45Min Of Game, Making Around 30 to 45 min calls.

Testing On Game Play

 

[n_bennyhk]

Some Help For Pantech Vega N6 Phone..

IM-A860S
*For People Who Need USB Driver For Vega N6 IM-A860S Can Click Below Link
Pantech Vega N6 IM-A860S USB Driver For PC
*Software Update Via PC Can Click Below Link ( Remember To Backup )
Pantech Vega N6 IM-A860S Self Update Program For PC

IM-A860K
*For People Who Need USB Driver For Vega N6 IM-A860K Can Click Below Link
Pantech Vega N6 IM-A860K USB Driver For PC
*Software Update Via PC Can Click Below Link ( Remember To Backup )
Pantech Vega N6 IM-A860K Self Update Program For PC


More To Come . Stay Tune!

 

[ParkJinYoung]

Where to get accessories like screen protector ?

 

[Skyline R34]

@n_bennyhk Thanks for the battery life update!

@ParkJinYoung Gmarket Korea has got quite a bit of options, if you don't mind having to ship the stuff over.

 

[xenocide]

Just got my black set from Benny after researching for very long time.
All i can say is, never regretted my choice. Was torn between P-02E and this initially. Not until when i see the real thing and comparing side by side with P-02E.

One thing i do like about the desktop charger is that it doubles as a phone stand! there is a flap that u can pull out to rest the phone on. Thumbs up!

Rooting and removing most of the useless Korean apps was a breeze as well. With root i can even remove more Korean bloatware in the phone.

Software update can be done via 3G or WiFi. Not like jap keitais which can only be done using thier local SIM. If all else fail, there link above provided by Benny works too!

A rather expensive (around the RRP of Note 2) phone but definitely worth it considering specs are higher than Note 2.

 

[ParkJinYoung]

@n_bennyhk Thanks for the battery life update!

@ParkJinYoung Gmarket Korea has got quite a bit of options, if you don't mind having to ship the stuff over.

Thanks !
I saw it gmarket and taobao
Prob I order taobao cos gmarket shipping very exp

 

[tcg170980]

anyone can teach me or refer me to links on how to root?

 

[xenocide]

anyone can teach me or refer me to links on how to root?

hi,

you can refer here for OneClickRoot.
I rooted using this tool. Its in chinese and ur PC must be able to display chinese. mine does not so its showing rubbish characters but the link has screen to screen pictures. its simple enough to follow.

You can choose Root Only or Root and Remove bloatware.

Enjoy!

 

[tcg170980]

Thanks... Appreciated. Too much natives apps

 

[teckhwee]

How to flash K rom onto S?

Any downside? bugs or anything after changing to K rom? I need to view chinese names in my phonebook but still want english menus.

Anyway to get around the number display issue (+65 and no +65) as separate in call log/phonebok/sms?