Category Breakdown
alcatel 2012
Pantech Crux
Performance
18.25.3
Camera
9.539.6
Display
32.326.3
Battery
5.41.6
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
9.918.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.512.5
Summary
- The Alcatel 2012 features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Pantech Crux has a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly larger viewing area.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Crux supports video recording, whereas the Alcatel is limited to low-resolution video.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel has 16MB of storage and 16GB of RAM, while the Pantech lacks RAM specifications and storage details.
- The Alcatel's battery capacity is 750 mAh, compared to the Crux, which has unspecified battery capacity.
- Build quality shows the Alcatel is lighter at 98g, while the Pantech is heavier at 122g, with the Alcatel being slightly thicker.
- Both devices run basic software experiences with no advanced features, lacking WiFi connectivity and supporting headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 2012
Pantech Crux
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2014
2010
Description
Versions:Alcatel 2012GAlcatel 2012D with dual-SIM card slots
For Verizon
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
240p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
750 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 750 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 53.7 x 14 mm (4.21 x 2.11 x 0.55 in)
109 x 58 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
98 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Chocolate
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 1.1
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

