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Pantech Crux

Pantech Crux

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Samsung Star 3 s5220

Samsung Star 3 s5220

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Category Breakdown

Pantech Crux
Samsung Star 3 s5220
Performance
5.320.3
Camera
39.69.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
1.610.3
Build
15.216.7
Connectivity
18.813.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.513.2

Summary

  • The Pantech Crux and Samsung Star 3 s5220 both feature a 3.0-inch TFT display, but the Crux has a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels compared to the Star 3's 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a slightly better visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the Crux lacks RAM, while the Star 3 offers 20MB, which may enhance its software experience.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Star 3's video capability is limited to QCIF at 15fps.
  • The Crux has a heavier build at 122g and thicker dimensions, while the Star 3 is lighter at 95g and slimmer.
  • Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the Star 3 housing a 1000mAh battery, whereas the Crux's battery specifications are unspecified.
  • Connectivity options are better on the Star 3, which includes Wi-Fi support, while the Crux lacks this feature.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Pantech Crux
Samsung Star 3 s5220

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

For Verizon
Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite 2

Display

Size

3"
3"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 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
20MB

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
QCIF@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)
102 x 58 x 11.5 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 0.45 in)

Weight

122 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

1.25 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)
0.79 W/kg (head)     0.61 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/n

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer