| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $259.20 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 240 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
CDMA / EVDO
|
| Launch | Announced | 2010, October. Released 2010, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 109 x 58 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.51 in) |
| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Size | 3.0 inches, 25.6 cm2 (~40.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), EMUI Lite 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Phonebook | 1000, Photocall | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Main Camera | Single | 3.15 MP |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Features | Features |
MP3/WAV player MP4/H.263 player Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | No | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 324 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h 20 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Gray |
| SAR | 1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body) |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Pantech Crux
Advantages
- Outstanding multi-day or week-long standby battery longevity between charges
- Tactile physical alphanumeric keypad providing positive-click dialing and messaging
- Tough, drop-resilient casing engineered to withstand everyday accidental drops
- Streamlined, distraction-free mobile experience dedicated strictly to core calling and SMS
Disadvantages
- Restricted to fundamental calling and text functions without modern app store ecosystems
- Compact non-touch display with modest resolution and limited viewing angles
- Rudimentary camera sensor designed only for basic snapshot documentation
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the Pantech Crux stands as a dependable voice and text communicator. Featuring an ergonomic handheld footprint and a tactile physical alphanumeric keypad, the phone ensures swift, error-free dialing and messaging with positive physical key travel.
Operating without the bloated overhead of complex modern operating systems, the device delivers instant, lag-free responsiveness. Speaker acoustics are loud and punchy, ensuring clear voice call intelligibility even in bustling outdoor environments. A rudimentary camera sensor is included for quick, practical snapshots when documenting basic references.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a highly efficient battery cell, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Pantech Crux is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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