Category Breakdown
Icemobile Crystal
Qtek 8300
Performance
65.557.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.451.9
Summary
- The Icemobile Crystal, released in 2011, features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, compared to the Qtek 8300's 2.2-inch display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a better viewing experience due to its size.
- In terms of performance, the Crystal is powered by a Mediatek MT6516 chipset with a 416 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, while the Qtek 8300 uses a TI OMAP 850 chipset with a 200 MHz CPU and 32MB of RAM, resulting in superior performance for the Crystal.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Qtek's video capability is limited to QCIF, whereas the Crystal supports video recording.
- The Crystal has a slightly smaller 1050 mAh battery compared to the Qtek's 1150 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The software experience differs as the Crystal runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Qtek operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, though the Qtek is heavier and thicker than the Crystal.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Crystal
Qtek 8300
General
Release Date
2011
2005
Announced
2011
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toi-mate SP5m.
Display
Size
3.5"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
TI OMAP 850
CPU
416 MHz
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
MiniSD
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111.5 x 56.2 x 13.1 mm (4.39 x 2.21 x 0.52 in)
107.5 x 46 x 17.5 mm (4.23 x 1.81 x 0.69 in)
Weight
N/A
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

