Pantech Crossover
Key specs
Critic consensus
“AT&T has no shortage of Android smartphones available, but the Pantech Crossover is different. It features a distinctive design, a durable hard plastic body, and a very usable QWERTY keyboard. It's also quasi-rugged, Pantech calls it sporty, though it doesn't meet any military specifications for durability. That said, it's well made, and a good choice for butterfingers and the accident-prone. But the Crossover also lags the competition in several key areas.”
“The Pantech Crossover is, without a doubt, one of the more unique Android phones on the market right now. That being said, unless you're absolutely dying for one of it's features (like the slide-out keyboard), I'd move along.It's not that the Crossover is a bad phone, per se. It performs well and would probably be sufficient for a non-power user. It's just the idea that I feel like the Crossover is at it's end of life before it's ever really started.Launching with the specs of not only yesteryear, but the inception of Android phones seems like a questionable decision. While I'm sure it helps keeps costs down, for just a small increase, you can net yourself a phone with less dated specs and not guarantee obsolescence within the first few months of owning your new device.Overall, I think the Pantech Crossover is a nice device for the low-end market. However, I would not recommend it for anyone looking to lock themselves into a two-year contract. If, through some twist of fate, this phone ever becomes prepaid, that might be it's time to shine.”
“The Pantech Crossover's small screen is not ideal for viewing Web pages or watching video, but the phone more than makes up for it with basic smartphone features and a great physical keyboard. The Pantech Crossover is also one of a few Android phones for AT&T to have a decent keyboard, and it's affordable at only $69.99 with a new two-year service agreement.”
“No longer a bystander as other manufacturers set the bar with their line of smartphones, we’re actually happy to see Pantech finally making that leap of faith by jumping into this competitive market. By no means does the Pantech Crossover come off as a high caliber Android smartphone, but taking its affordable pricing and performance into consideration, it’s a reasonable start for a company known to make excellent feature phones. At $69.99 on-contract, it’s not going to break the bank, but even better is the fact that it provides an acceptable Android experience that’s the perfect go-to device for those who are curious about moving into the smartphone game.”
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In Depth
There aren’t a lot of budget-friendly Android smartphones on the market with built-in QWERTY keyboards. Most of the ones that do have QWERTY keyboards don’t come with built-in touchscreen displays as well. That’s where the Pantech Crossover comes in, as it features not only a 3.1-inch touchscreen display for input, but also a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that should make typing out long e-mails or text messages a piece of cake.
The Crossover carries modest specs. As mentioned earlier, it has a built-in 3.1-inch touchscreen display which has a native resolution of 320×480 pixels. It’s also equipped with a 600MHz processor and 512MB of RAM, which together handle the default operating system, Android 2.2 Froyo. Other hardware features include a 3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS with A-GPS, microSD card support, and microUSB connectivity.
AT&T definitely has a wide range of Android smartphones in its stable. But few are as rugged-looking as this one. At 146 grams and 14mm thick, it’s certainly quite hefty. But then again, thanks to its chunky design, it manages to pack a high-capacity 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery. It may not be as tough as any true rugged smartphone, but based on looks and physical attributes alone, this phone should be able to withstand more than its fair share of abuse. And that’s a good thing, especially since the default software may be a bit lacking.
Need To Know: Pantech Crossover
1. The combination of a touchscreen display and full QWERTY keyboard makes navigation and user input trouble-free. (The Good)
2. Very affordable through AT&T. (The Good)
3. Has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. (The Good)
4. Default software is outdated and probably won’t be updated to much later versions of Android. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Pantech Crossover released?
The Pantech Crossover was released on June 5, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the Pantech Crossover?
The Pantech Crossover has a 1,500 mAh battery.
Does the Pantech Crossover have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Pantech Crossover has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the Pantech Crossover manual?
You can view and download the Pantech Crossover manual on our dedicated manual page.
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