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Pantech Crux

Pantech Crux

#9356
Samsung U800 Soul b

Samsung U800 Soul b

#10744

Category Breakdown

Pantech Crux
Samsung U800 Soul b
Performance
5.38.7
Camera
39.69.6
Display
26.339.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
18.814.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.59.3

Summary

  • The Pantech Crux features a larger 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Samsung U800 Soul b has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Crux lacks RAM, whereas the Soul b includes 1GB of RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Soul b can only record video at QCIF@15fps, while the Crux supports video recording without specified limitations.
  • The Crux is heavier at 122g compared to the Soul b's 90.4g and has a thicker profile.
  • Battery specifications are not provided for either device, and both lack advanced connectivity options like WiFi and 5G.
  • The software experience is unspecified for both models, with the Crux featuring a headphone jack and the Soul b lacking one.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Pantech Crux
Samsung U800 Soul b

General

Release Date

2010
2008

Announced

2010
2008

Description

For Verizon
N/A

Display

Size

3"
2"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors

Resolution

240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
1GB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
CIF videocall camera

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
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
111 x 46 x 9.9 mm (4.37 x 1.81 x 0.39 in)

Weight

122 g
90.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Soul Gray, Platinium Silver, Metallic Black, Soul Pink, Amethyst Violet, Soul Red

Foldable

SAR

1.25 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, 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
N/A