Pantech Crux
#9356
ZTE N290
#8802Category Breakdown
Pantech Crux
ZTE N290
Performance
5.320.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.326.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
18.83.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.514.1
Summary
- The Pantech Crux and ZTE N290, both released in 2010, exhibit notable differences in build quality and specifications.
- The Crux features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the N290 has a slightly larger 3.2-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Crux lacks RAM and storage, whereas the N290 offers 20GB of RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- The Crux's rear camera is 3.15 MP, slightly less than the N290's 3.2 MP, but the N290 also includes a 2.0 MP selfie camera, which the Crux lacks.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the N290 housing a 1500 mAh battery compared to the Crux's unspecified capacity.
- Both devices run on basic software experiences, but the Crux has a headphone jack, while the N290 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Crux
ZTE N290
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For Verizon
Also known as ZTE Aeon
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
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 (~146 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
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
112 x 55 x 13 mm (4.41 x 2.17 x 0.51 in)
Weight
122 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
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