Key Specifications
- 2.9" TFT display
- CDMA & 3G support
- 3.15MP camera
- QWERTY keyboard
- IP67 water resistant
- Bluetooth & GPS
- 1440mAh battery
- 256MB storage
Casio G’zOne Brigade Overview
The Casio G’zOne Brigade, launched in 2011, is a rugged flip phone built for durability and utility. With IP67 certification and military-grade toughness, it handles harsh conditions while offering reliable CDMA and 3G connectivity. Read More
It includes a 2.9-inch main display, full QWERTY keyboard, 3.15MP camera with flash, GPS, and a 1440mAh battery. Ideal for outdoor workers, adventurers, or those needing a strong secondary device.
Casio G’zOne Brigade Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rugged design with MIL-STD-810F compliance
- IP67 dust and water resistance
- Full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing
- 3.15MP camera with LED flash
- Long standby time (up to 760 hours)
- Built-in GPS and A-GPS support
- External monochrome display for quick info
- Voice command and document viewer features
Cons
- No Wi-Fi or Java support
- Limited internal storage (123MB user available)
- No front camera
- Bulky and heavy design (170g)
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Low-resolution main display
- Outdated OS and app compatibility
- No app store or advanced smartphone features
Casio G’zOne Brigade Full Specifications
| Network |
| Technology |
CDMA / EVDO |
| 2G bands |
CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands |
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Speed |
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Launch |
| Announced |
2010, February. Released 2011, March |
| Status |
Discontinued |
| Body |
| Dimensions |
112.8 x 56.2 x 24.6 mm (4.44 x 2.21 x 0.97 in) |
| Weight |
170 g (6.00 oz) |
| SIM |
Mini-SIM |
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IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
MIL-STD-810F compliant
Flashlight |
| Display |
| Type |
TFT, 65K colors |
| Size |
2.9 inches, 23.9 cm2 (~37.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution |
400 x 240 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~161 ppi density) |
|
Secondary external monochrome display, 128 x 96 pixels, 1.2 inches |
| Memory |
| Card slot |
microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Phonebook |
500 entries, Photocall |
| Call records |
Yes |
| Internal |
256MB (123MB user available), 192MB RAM |
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| Main Camera |
| Single |
3.15 MP, AF |
| Features |
LED flash |
| Video |
Yes |
| Sound |
| Loudspeaker |
Yes |
| 3.5mm jack |
No |
|
2.5 mm audio jack |
| Comms |
| WLAN |
No |
| Bluetooth |
2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning |
GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio |
No |
| USB |
microUSB 2.0 |
| Features |
| Sensors |
Accelerometer, compass, thermometer |
| Messaging |
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email |
| Games |
Yes |
| Java |
No |
|
SNS integration
MP4/H.264/WMV player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input |
| Battery |
| Type |
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery |
| Stand-by |
Up to 760 h |
| Talk time |
Up to 6 h |
