Pantech Crux
#9356
Samsung S5230 Star
#9761Category Breakdown
Pantech Crux
Samsung S5230 Star
Performance
5.324.6
Camera
39.610.0
Display
26.326.3
Battery
1.610.3
Build
15.216.0
Connectivity
18.87.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.511.5
Summary
- The Pantech Crux and Samsung S5230 Star both feature a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the Crux is slightly heavier at 122g compared to the Star's 93.5g, and the Star has a slimmer profile.
- Performance-wise, the Crux lacks RAM and storage specifications, while the Star includes 50MB of storage and 50GB of RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Star can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Crux's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Crux's battery capacity is not provided, whereas the Star has a 1000mAh battery, likely offering longer usage time.
- Lastly, the software experience may differ, as the Crux has a headphone jack while the Star does not, impacting audio connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Crux
Samsung S5230 Star
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One, and Samsung S5233, Samsung Avila
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 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
N/A
50MB
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
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 58 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
104 x 53 x 11.9 mm (4.09 x 2.09 x 0.47 in)
Weight
122 g
93.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer