Icemobile Crystal
The Icemobile Crystal is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6516, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 111.5 x 56.2 x 13.1 mm (4.39 x 2.21 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6516
Storage512MB
Main Camera3 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,050 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6516 for simple tasks only
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 133 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, Q2
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
Entry-level — basic tasks only
💻 Display
Sharpness
133 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,050 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
111.5 x 56.2 x 13.1 mm (4.39 x 2.21 x 0.52 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Icemobile Crystal does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the Icemobile Crystal supports microSD expandable storage.
Yes, the Icemobile Crystal supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Icemobile Crystal has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Icemobile Crystal ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
The Icemobile Crystal uses microUSB 2.0.
The Icemobile Crystal supports Wi-Fi 802.11.
The Icemobile Crystal has Yes.
