TL;DR
- Cricket Wireless has announced the launch of Cricket Magic 5G.
- The Cricket Magic 5G is a budget phone that retails for under $200.
- The Cricket Magic 5G is now available in Gray Plaid.
Cricket Wireless launches a new smartphone under its brand. The handset will compete with some of the best cheap Android phones, like the Moto G Play (2023), Samsung A14, and others in the sub-$200 range.
Available now, Cricket Wireless has launched the Cricket Magic 5G. The new device will complement the company’s current collection of white-label phones, which is the largest among U.S. carriers.
Cricket’s latest 5G phone features a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, supported by 64GB of internal memory and a 4,000mAh battery. In terms of display, the Cricket Magic 5G has a 6.6-inch HD+ scratch-resistant display. Specifically, this display offers a resolution of 1612 x 720. And like other budget phones at this tier, expect thick bezels.
Moving on to the cameras, this phone has a dual camera setup on the back and a selfie camera on the front. The rear camera includes a 13 MP main camera and a 2 MP second camera. Meanwhile, the front camera features a 5MP lens.
This Android phone will come with Android 13 built-in and will be backed by Cricket’s two-year worry-free warranty. A few other notable features include mobile hotspot capability, Wi-Fi calling, a USB-C port, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, a rear fingerprint sensor, and face unlock.
The Cricket Magic 5G sells for $140 on the Cricket Wireless website. It only comes in one colorway, a unique gray plaid pattern called Gray Plaid.
