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CROSSCALL Action-X5 review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.45 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

CROSSCALL Action-X5 Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

CROSSCALL Action-X5
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 70% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 70%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.3

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 55%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £280
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the CROSSCALL Action-X5

Based on 10 · 1

Reviewers praise its toughness, handy dashcam mode and mounts, but agree it struggles in low light and feels sluggish.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone CROSSCALL Action-X5

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

6.3

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.5
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 83.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
?
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
CROSSCALL Action-X5 does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
5.45 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.45 inches which is smaller than the screens of 97.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
295 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 295 ppi which is lower than that of 77% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Height
161.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.5 mm which is shorter than 71.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Width
77.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.8 mm which is wider than 80.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
13.35 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 13.35 mm which is thicker than 91.5% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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CROSSCALL Action-X5 vs the average smartphone

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  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 2.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 1.22 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.45 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (11 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    11 nm vs 6 nm
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 11.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.3
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    CROSSCALL Action-X5 has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.52 vs 7.7).
    7.52 vs 7.66
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (11 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    11 nm vs 6 nm
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 67.2% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.22 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.45 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (295 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    295 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 5.05 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (13.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    13.35 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.8 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
WWWhat's New
≈ estimated
06/12/2021
First look · feature and button walkthrough
Verdict
CROSSCALL Action-X5 is a fairly complete rugged phone, though its launch price is high and should fall later.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
dxomark.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2022
Lab test · Camera
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 has a weak camera with noisy low-light shots and no telephoto lens, so it suits buyers who value durability over photos.
5.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
18/12/2021
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is very tough and lasts a long day, but its small HD+ screen, modest processor and night photos are its weak points.
6.2
dxomark.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2022
Lab test · Display
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 screen shows accurate color indoors, but weak video playback and a 129 ms touch delay hold it back for games and movies.
8.0
pctipp.ch
≈ estimated
03/02/2022
Hands-on test · Outdoor phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is a sturdy outdoor phone with good sound and a two-day battery, but it is heavy and hard to use with one hand.
8.0
lecafedugeek.fr
✓ explicit
15/02/2022
Hands-on test · Sporty rugged phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 takes good daytime photos and steady video, but modest power and noisy night shots are its main limits.
7.5
recensionedigitale.it
✓ explicit
11/10/2022
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 has entry-level hardware, so its real value lies in toughness, suiting rough outdoor work more than everyday use.
7.0
fabionieddu.com
≈ estimated
24/01/2022
Hands-on review · Rugged phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is tough and long-lasting with effective video stabilization, but its basic processor makes the price hard to justify.
7.0
mistergadget.tech
≈ estimated
03/02/2022
Hands-on review · Action camera phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is a niche rugged phone with a built-in action camera, dashcam mode and magnetic X-Link accessories that suit adventurers, though photo quality is only fair.
7.0
trends.knack.be
≈ estimated
14/03/2022
Field test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is a durable phone for adventurers who put toughness first, but its camera and 4 GB of RAM hold it back.
9.0
emtb.tech
≈ estimated
16/08/2022
Field test · Biking phone
Verdict
The Crosscall Action-X5 is a sturdy choice for trails and cycling, with reliable GPS and a dock, though it lacks ANT+ sensors.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about CROSSCALL Action-X5

  • The ultrawide rear camera fits wide scenes into one photo.
  • Phase-detection autofocus helps the camera lock onto subjects quickly.
  • NFC lets you tap for contactless payments.
  • GPS works for maps and navigation.
  • Camera and microphone privacy controls let you limit app access.
  • LTE covers mobile data and calls.

What customers don't like about CROSSCALL Action-X5

  • 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage limit heavy apps and photos.
  • The 60 Hz screen at 295 ppi looks soft and scrolls less smoothly.
  • There is no 5G, so mobile data runs on LTE.
  • There are no stereo speakers, so music and video sound less full.
  • At 13.35 mm thick and 77.8 mm wide, it is chunky in a pocket.

Verdict

Small in the hand, the CROSSCALL Action-X5 has a 5.45-inch screen, and most of its numbers sit low. The 295 ppi panel refreshes 60 times a second, so text looks soft and motion less fluid. Memory is 4 GB and storage is 64 GB, while the 2.0 GHz chip is on an 11 nm process. That is enough for calls, messages, maps and a few apps, but not for heavy games or many photos. At 13.35 mm thick and 77.8 mm wide, it is a chunky phone in a pocket. It has NFC, GPS and an ultrawide camera, but it has no 5G and no stereo speakers. Its modest specs are the trade-off, and it suits a buyer who wants a small, simple phone for calls and messages without needing speed.

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