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Pantech Crux
CDM8999Motorola i856
i856| Global Score | |
| 31 | 34 |
| Basic Information | |
| Pantech | Motorola |
| 2010-10-27 | 2009-09-02 |
| 4.30 x 2.30 x 0.50 inches | 4.19 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches |
| 4.30 ounces | 2.99 ounces |
| $ 200.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3 inches | 2.2 inches |
| 240 x 400 pixels | 176 x 220 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 155 pixels per inch | 128 pixels per inch |
| Yes | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 5.4 |
| processor | processor |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 5.76 |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 1.32 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 1.30 MP |
| -- | 352 x 288 video resolution |
| 5.06 | 4.51 |
| CDMA | -- |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1100mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 324 hours standby time 5.2 hours talk time | 95 hours standby time 3.5 hours talk time |
| 2.72 | 2.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
Comparison review
The Motorola i856 has a global score of 34, which is a bit better than Pantech Crux's 31 global score. Despite of the fact the Motorola i856 is older and thicker than Pantech Crux, it's construction is still notably lighter. Pantech Crux features a slightly better looking display than Motorola i856, because it has a way better resolution of 400 x 240 pixels, a lot larger screen and a just a bit greater pixel density.
The Pantech Crux has a much better storage to install games and applications than Motorola i856. Motorola i856 has a processor that is very similar to Pantech Crux's processing unit, they have 0 cpu cores. The Motorola i856's battery performance is very similar to the Pantech Crux one. Pantech Crux shoots better pictures and videos than Motorola i856, because it has a way more mega pixels back-facing camera.
Motorola i856 not only is the best phones of the ones we compare here, but it's also by far the cheapest, making this phone a no doubt choice.
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