We’re not sure which is more shocking. The Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon chip being overclocked to 1.5 GHz or the fact the phone bearing said chip comes to us by way of Pantech. We’d go with the latter, but in any event, the new Pantech Vega Racer is aimed at the Korean market via SK-Telecom and without a doubt, has a need for speed.
This is not our first run-in with the Qualcomm MSM8660, however it is the first time we’ve seen it clocked at 1.5 GHz. Both the HTC EVO 3D and HTC Sensation use the chip, but unlike the Vega Racer these two clock in at a slower 1.2 GHz. In addition to the blistering-fast processor, there’s 1 GB of RAM, an Adreno 220 GPU, 4.3-inch TFT LCD WVGA display, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera and 8-megapixel rear shooter.
For now the Pantech Vega Racer has only been confirmed for release in Korea on SK-Telecom. With any luck we’ll see both European and North American launches later this year, but we wouldn’t hold our breath. Now that you’ve had time to digest the Pantech Vega Racer news, here’s some food for thought. Word on the street is Pantech is sinking its teeth into plans to release a tablet. Hey, why not, everyone else has right?
via Unwired View
