Pantech Burst
The Pantech Burst is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 126.5 x 62.5 x 11.4 mm (4.98 x 2.46 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 122.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, January. Released 2012, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED, 256K colors
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
122.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
126.5 x 62.5 x 11.4 mm (4.98 x 2.46 x 0.45 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Pantech Burst does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Pantech Burst supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Pantech Burst SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Pantech Burst has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Pantech Burst ships with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Pantech Burst uses microUSB 2.0.
The Pantech Burst supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Pantech Burst has 3.0, A2DP.
