Pantech Burst

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Inexpensive, Fast 4G LTE speeds, Lots of internal storage.
Affordable $49.99 oncontract cost, Surprisingly fast performance from its dualcore CPU, Sturdy build quality
Very affordable LTE 4G Android smartphone that's fast all around. Sharp display.

Cons:

Poor quality from its camera
No word when it will get Ice Cream Sandwich (Android OS 4.0).

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Last revision on August 23, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Inexpensive, Fast 4G LTE speeds, Lots of internal storage
Affordable $49.99 oncontract cost, Surprisingly fast performance from its dualcore CPU, Sturdy build quality
Very affordable LTE 4G Android smartphone that's fast all around. Sharp display
The Pantech Burst is blessed with 4G LTE, a terrific 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a great 5-megapixel camera, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, interesting design touches, and a sweet $50 price tag
Very fast 4G LTE speeds; Vivid Super AMOLED screen; Lock screen shortcuts and other welcome UI tweaks; Good overall performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor quality from its camera
No word when it will get Ice Cream Sandwich (Android OS 4.0)
The Burst's call quality and speakerphone are disappointing, battery life is so-so, and you'll need a tool or a set of talons to remove the back cover
Slow camera with fuzzy images indoors; Short battery life in 4G LTE areas

Expert reviews and ratings

The Pantech Burst is a good smartphone for users looking to tap into AT&T's 4G LTE network on a budget....

By PC Mag on February 09, 2012

Sound the alarm people, but we believe that Pantech has finally produced a winner in our books for AT&T, seeing that the Burst offers a ton of value for its $49.99 on-contract price. Barely skipping a beat, we’re enamored by the arsenal it’s...

By Phone Arena on February 03, 2012

AT&T continues to be aggressive with their LTE 4G phone pricing, likely to combat Verizon Wireless' lineup of lovely high end Android smartphones and currently larger LTE footprint. The Pantech Burst is a great phone for the price, and you're...

By MobileTechReview on January 26, 2012

At just $50, the feature-rich Pantech Burst packs in more high-end goodies than you'd expect from a budget LTE phone. However, call quality and battery life aren't its strong...

By cnet on January 24, 2012

The Pantech Burst combines fast 4G LTE speeds with a high-quality Super AMOLED display for a very good...

By LaptopMag on January 23, 2012

This concludes our today's analysis, folks. The Pantech Burst is a speed beast, considering it's so cheap. If the battery were better, this smartphone would be excellent. Still, its qualities are many and...

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

There is plenty to like in the Pantech Burst. The smartphone packs one of the most powerful CPU and chipset combinations on the market, a Super AMOLED screen, and LTE connectivity, all wrapped into an unpretentious looking package. The Pantech twist...

By GSMArena on March 21, 2012

All in all, I was pretty impressed by what Pantech did with the Burst. While it does have its shortcomings, they are easily out shadowed by the extremely low price. If you're looking for decent smartphone, but don't want to shell out a few...

By Android Police on March 19, 2012

We're willing to go out on a limb and crown the Pantech Burst as the new king of budget handsets. It's not perfect and isn't meant to be, but if you can get past minor flaws like the camera and certain UI elements, you'll find yourself...

By Engadget on February 17, 2012

Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The Pantech Burst is a new 4G LTE smartphone for AT&T that carries an impressive list of specs for its price point. Sporting a 4-inch, Super AMOLED display, the Burst is said to be powered by a dual-core,...

By MobileBurn on February 13, 2012

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