Crosscall Core-M5

The Crosscall Core-M5 suits buyers looking for a rugged phone with water and dust resistance; the trade-offs are its weight and thickness, plus a small, low-resolution display. IP68 resistance and a rugged build are its clearest strengths for anyone prioritizing a durable handset. The 4.95-inch OLED display is compact, but its 217 ppi and 500 nits are worse than most phones launched around the same time. At 226.6 g, it is heavier than most, and its 15.5 mm thickness is among the weakest figures of its time.

The Snapdragon 662 comes with 3 GB of RAM, less than most phones of its time, and 32 GB of storage, among the lowest capacities. Storage is expandable. The 13 MP camera resolution is lower than most, and the camera overall is among the weakest of phones launched around the same time. The 4000 mAh battery also has less capacity than most. Android 11, Dual Nano-SIM, NFC, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and FM radio cover several practical features.

With a NeoScore of 3.4, the Core-M5 is among the weakest phones launched around the same time. It makes sense for buyers who prioritize ruggedness and a small display; memory, camera resolution, and battery capacity are its main compromises.