LG 8575 Samba
#9267
Pantech Crux
#9356Category Breakdown
LG 8575 Samba
Pantech Crux
Performance
8.75.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.326.3
Battery
10.31.6
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
8.318.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.812.5
Summary
- The LG 8575 Samba and Pantech Crux both feature a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, providing similar visual performance.
- In terms of build quality, the Samba is slightly lighter at 119.9g compared to the Crux's 122g, and the dimensions of both devices are quite close, with the Samba being marginally slimmer.
- Performance-wise, the Samba has 1GB of RAM, while the Crux has none, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video recording but lack optical image stabilization.
- The Samba is equipped with a 1000mAh battery, while the Crux has no specified battery capacity, indicating a potential disadvantage in battery life.
- Finally, the software experience is limited on both devices, with neither offering advanced features or modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG 8575 Samba
Pantech Crux
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For Verizon
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
1GB
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
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.2 x 55.9 x 12 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.47 in)
109 x 58 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
119.9 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Bronze
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A