Casio G Zone Commando

NETWORK
Technology CDMA / EVDO
2G bands CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2011, April. Released 2011, April
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 129 x 65.5 x 15.2 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.60 in)
Weight 154 g (5.43 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
MIL-STD-810G compliant
DISPLAY
Type TFT
Size 3.6 inches, 36.9 cm2 (~43.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Internal 1GB 512MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass, thermometer
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Photo/video editor
Document viewer/editor
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1460 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 270 h
Talk time Up to 7 h 30 min
MISC
Colors Black
SAR 1.13 W/kg (head)     1.44 W/kg (body)
Price About 300 EUR

Casio G’zOne Commando Overall Review

The Casio G’zOne Commando, released in April 2011, is a rugged smartphone designed to withstand the toughest environments. It stands out in the market for its durability, complying with MIL-STD-810G standards for resistance against water, dust, shock, and more. This phone is built for the adventurer or the professional working in challenging outdoor conditions.

Featuring a 3.6-inch touchscreen, the G’zOne Commando offers a display that balances size and practicality, providing clarity and ease of use in various lighting conditions. Under the hood, it’s powered by an 800MHz processor and 512MB of RAM, specifications that support the basic functionality and applications required by its target audience.

With a 5MP rear camera, users can capture decent quality photos and videos during their outdoor adventures. The device also offers 1GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, allowing for a reasonable amount of data and media to be stored.

Connectivity features include 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, ensuring users stay connected and can navigate even in remote areas. The Commando runs on the Android platform, providing access to a wide range of apps and services, though with limitations due to its older operating system version.

Casio G’zOne Commando Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Exceptional durability with MIL-STD-810G certification, ideal for harsh environments.
  • Practical display size for outdoor use and readability.
  • Essential connectivity options including GPS for navigation.
  • Rugged design that’s both water and shock-resistant.

Cons:

  • Dated hardware specifications by today’s standards, limiting performance.
  • Older version of Android, reducing compatibility with newer apps.
  • Limited internal storage capacity, though expandable via microSD.