Pantech Crux
#9356
Sony Ericsson W980
#7891Category Breakdown
Pantech Crux
Sony Ericsson W980
Performance
5.315.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
1.68.8
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
18.814.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.517.1
Summary
- The Pantech Crux features a larger 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W980 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W980 has 8GB of storage and better RAM management, whereas the Crux lacks RAM and storage specifications.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The W980's battery capacity is significantly higher at 930 mAh compared to the Crux's unspecified capacity, likely providing better longevity.
- Build quality favors the W980, which is lighter at 100g and more compact, while the Crux is bulkier at 122g and larger dimensions.
- Software experience is limited on both devices, with the W980 offering stereo speakers, while the Crux has a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Crux
Sony Ericsson W980
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
3"
2.2"
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 (~182 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
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Videocall camera
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
N/A
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
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)
92 x 46 x 16.9 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.67 in)
Weight
122 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Piano Black, Opera Brown, Violin 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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer