Will it work in your country?
Crosscall lists 10 LTE FDD and 6 LTE TDD bands for the CORE-Z5, including the 800 MHz band 20 and 700 MHz band 28 that EU networks use outside cities, plus 5G n28 and n78.
Try the push-to-talk apps on the CORE-Z5
These services list the CORE-Z5 as supported. Pick one and try what it can do.
Tap the talk button on the screen for the next call, hold it to talk; the tabs switch the app's screens.
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Full specifications
Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.
| LTE FDD bands | B1 B2 B3 B5 B7 B8 B20 B28 B32 B68 |
|---|---|
| LTE TDD bands | B38 B39 B40 B41 B42 B43 |
| 5G bands | FDD n1 n3 n5 n7 n8 n20 n28; TDD n38 n40 n41 n77 n78 |
| 3G and 2G | HSPA+ 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz; GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| SIM | Triple tray: two nano-SIMs and a microSD card |
| Voice | VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling, depending on the operator |
| Operating system | Android 12 at launch, Android 14 now; Crosscall guarantees an upgrade to Android 16 |
|---|---|
| Security updates | From October 2022; not guaranteed after December 2032 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCM6490, eight cores: one at 2.7 GHz, three at 2.4 GHz, four at 1.9 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; microSD up to 1 TB |
| Device management | Android Enterprise Recommended, Zero Touch enrollment |
| PTT platforms that list it | TASSTA (Crosscall Z5, Android 12); Mobile Tornado (Core Z5, rugged devices) |
| Screen | 6.08-inch IPS, 1520 × 720, 19:9, Gorilla Glass 5, 500 cd/m² |
|---|---|
| Touch | Five-point touch that works when wet and with gloves |
| Battery | 4,950 mAh lithium polymer (rated capacity 4,830 mAh), user-replaceable |
| Battery life (published figures) | Up to 44 hours of 4G talk time (34 hours on 3G) and 306 hours on 4G standby; 800 charge cycles |
| Charging | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with reverse charging; X-LINK magnetic contacts on the back |
| Water and dust rating | IP68; fresh water to 2 m for 30 minutes, dust-tight IP6X |
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| Military test standard | MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop | 2 m onto concrete on all six faces; EU drop reliability class A, 270 falls without defect |
| Liquids | Salt and chlorinated water; hand sanitizer gel, alcohol, soap, ethanol, diesel and sweat |
| Operating temperature | −25 to +60 °C |
| Weight | 281 g |
| Size | 175 × 81 × 14 mm (height × width × depth) |
| Speaker | 100 dB at 10 cm |
| Programmable buttons | Four, three on the left side and one on top; Crosscall names push to talk among their uses |
|---|---|
| Other keys | Volume keys and an on/off key with a fingerprint reader, on the right side |
| Audio connector | Waterproof 3.5 mm jack |
| X-LINK | Magnetic connector on the back for mounts, charging and data |
| Indicator lights | Two multicolor LEDs |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 and 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Satellite positioning | Dual-frequency GPS (L1/L5) and Galileo (E1/E5), plus A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou |
| NFC | Yes, with payments |
| Cameras | Rear 48 MP with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash; front 8 MP; video 4K at 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Warranty | Five years, battery included |
| Repairability | EU repairability class A, index 4.14; spare parts for up to ten years |
| On the EU market since | 15 February 2023 |
| Price at Crosscall's store | €449.90, down from €599.90 (October 2026) |
Where sources disagree
- RAMSpec table: 6 GB · Feature text: 4 GB of RAM
Questions
Does the Crosscall CORE-Z5 have a push-to-talk button?
It has four programmable buttons, three on the left side and one on top. Crosscall says one press can turn the phone into a walkie-talkie with push to talk; none of the buttons is labeled PTT.
Which push-to-talk apps support the CORE-Z5?
TASSTA lists the Crosscall Z5 as compatible on Android 12, and Mobile Tornado lists the Core Z5 among its rugged devices.
Is the Crosscall CORE-Z5 5G?
Yes. Crosscall lists 5G bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20 and n28 (FDD) and n38, n40, n41, n77 and n78 (TDD).
Is the CORE-Z5 battery replaceable?
Yes. The EU product information sheet marks the 4,950 mAh battery as user-replaceable, and Crosscall's five-year warranty includes the battery.
How long will the CORE-Z5 get updates?
Crosscall guarantees an upgrade to Android 16 and lists security updates until December 2032. The phone runs Android 14 now.
Does the CORE-Z5 have a headphone jack?
Yes. Crosscall lists a waterproof 3.5 mm jack, on the top edge.
