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Pantech Pocket photos and camera test (photos)

The Pantech Pocket is probably AT&T's fattest smartphone ever, though at 4 inches of screen real estate, you might want to give the funky dimensions a chance.

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Jessica Dolcourt is a passionate content strategist and veteran leader of CNET coverage. As Senior Director of Commerce & Content Operations, she leads a number of teams, including Commerce, How-To and Performance Optimization. Her CNET career began in 2006, testing desktop and mobile software for Download.com and CNET, including the first iPhone and Android apps and operating systems. She continued to review, report on and write a wide range of commentary and analysis on all things phones, with an emphasis on iPhone and Samsung. Jessica was one of the first people in the world to test, review and report on foldable phones and 5G wireless speeds. Jessica began leading CNET's How-To section for tips and FAQs in 2019, guiding coverage of topics ranging from personal finance to phones and home. She holds an MA with Distinction from the University of Warwick (UK).
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Double-wide

It isn't really twice the girth of other smartphones, but the Pantech Pocket for AT&T is significantly wider than other Android 2.3 devices.
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4:3 ratio

The 4-inch touch screen offers the same real estate as longer, thinner phones, but has a 4:3 ratio and a resolution known as super VGA.
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Buttons

There are four physical navigation buttons below the display.
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Tough finish

There's a textured, rubberized finish on the back cover and sides. The reptilian pattern makes it appear tough.
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Power button

While not painfully uncomfortable, I'm not sure why Pantech made the power button quite so small, especially on a large handset.
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Side view

For all its width, the Pocket is pretty thin.
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Camera

The 5-megapixel camera has auto-focus, but no flash.
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Bring on the photos

I took the following photos in the default photography mode. While photos were resized, they were never retouched. This shot was taken outdoors in shadow, which provided even lighting.
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Motorcycle

I was really impressed with this outdoor shot of a motorcycle tire. It's crisp and detailed.
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Sign

This bright-light photo did well capturing the colors of the day.
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JT

My coworker JT relaxes for this indoor shot, which isn't as clear or colorful as others.
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Still life with pear

Colors were decent, but the camera struggled to find a focal point, and as a result, edges blurred.
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Toys

This setup almost always throws camera phones, making for a hazy image.

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