Pantech Crux
#9356
Samsung S5230W Star WiFi
#9668Category Breakdown
Pantech Crux
Samsung S5230W Star WiFi
Performance
5.324.6
Camera
39.610.0
Display
26.326.3
Battery
1.610.3
Build
15.216.9
Connectivity
18.811.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.511.7
Summary
- The Pantech Crux and Samsung S5230W Star WiFi both feature a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with identical resolutions and pixel densities.
- However, the Crux is slightly heavier and thicker than the Star WiFi, which is more compact and lighter.
- In terms of performance, the Star WiFi offers 50MB of RAM, significantly enhancing multitasking capabilities compared to the Crux, which has no RAM listed.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Star WiFi can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Crux lacks specific video capabilities.
- The Star WiFi also has a 1000 mAh battery, providing better longevity than the unspecified battery capacity of the Crux.
- Lastly, the Star WiFi supports Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike the Crux, which lacks this feature, impacting overall software experience and online functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Crux
Samsung S5230W Star WiFi
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Samsung S5233W Star WiFi
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
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, Silver, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.75 W/kg (head) 0.65 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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