Pantech Marauder

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Large keyboard. Good talk time. Inexpensive.
Android 4,0; dualcore Snadragon S4 processor; 4G LTE; terrific physical keyboard; Starter Mode for those who are new to Android or smartphones in general; inexpensive
Affordable, Starter Mode for beginners, Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Cons:

Big and bulky. Mediocre camera. Flat keyboard keys
Somewhat small display; poor camera quality and no flash; mediocre hardware design

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Large keyboard. Good talk time. Inexpensive
Android 4,0; dualcore Snadragon S4 processor; 4G LTE; terrific physical keyboard; Starter Mode for those who are new to Android or smartphones in general; inexpensive
Affordable, Starter Mode for beginners, Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Reviewers Didn't Like

Big and bulky. Mediocre camera. Flat keyboard keys
Somewhat small display; poor camera quality and no flash; mediocre hardware design
Poorly designed keyboard, Video recording is limited to 19 FPS, Not the fastest 4G speeds

Expert reviews and ratings

Verizon's Pantech Marauder is a reasonably priced Android 4.0 handset that's perfect for beginners who want a keyboard and 4G LTE data...

By CNET Australia on August 31, 2012

Pantech really did a good job with the Marauder. Perhaps its only real weakness is the camera. The hardware is some of the best I've seen from Pantech, which squeezed a lot of functionality into a slim and pocketable smartphone. It's also one of the...

By Phone Scoop on August 23, 2012

If you don't want to pony up the money for a Motorola Droid 4, the Pantech Marauder is a decent bet for an inexpensive messaging...

By PC Mag on August 13, 2012

When we recently reviewed Verizon’s BlackBerry Curve 9310, we mentioned that for the same price of $49 on-contract, there are better options. The Pantech Marauder is one of them. Not only does it have the advantage of running Android ICS, but also...

By Phone Arena on August 08, 2012

What we liked : Its budget-friendly price and software touches make this a great option for first-time smartphone buyers.Room for Improvement : The overall design is thicker and more chunky than others and its keyboard proves to be difficult on occasion....

By AndroidGuys on November 01, 2012

Let's be honest: most of the people reading this review probably aren't likely to purchase a Marauder. Most tech lovers shoot straight for the top, or if they can't afford it, they shoot for what was the top of the last generation. 6 months or a year...

By Android Police on August 15, 2012

Everything is relative. There's times when anything less than a Super AMOLED Plus display just won't cut it. There's time when you're fortunate to get 4G capabilities. For an on-contract price of $49.99, the Pantech Marauder is everything it needs to be...

By PhoneDog on August 13, 2012

Sydney does a review of the Pantech Marauder from Verizon . At only $49.99 on contract, the Marauder is a pretty sweet deal with a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, Android 4.0, and 4G LTE connectivity. On top of that, the Marauder also has a...

By PhoneDog on August 09, 2012