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Crosscall Core X4: finally a rugged phone with a good camera, but...

Dominik Bärlocher
26.5.2021
Translation: Eva Francis
Cutter: Armin Tobler

The Crosscall Core X4 is a smartphone that wants to be indestructible. It also feels really good. And the camera's good, too. But there’s a big catch.

The French manufacturer Crosscall has hit directly into my heart with the Rugged Phones. They’re chunky, have texture and actual buttons. No other brand offers a comparable haptic experience. In addition, the Crosscall Core X4 features a camera that isn't – as usual – disappointing, but of solid mid-range quality.

Crosscall Core X4 (32 GB, Black, 5.45", Dual SIM + SD, 4G)
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Crosscall Core X4

32 GB, Black, 5.45", Dual SIM + SD, 4G

As good as this sounds, the phone has a massive problem. Find out exactly what that is in the video. Activate English subtitles by clicking on Settings>Subtitles>Auto-translate>English in the bottom right corner of the video.

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