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Our takeEditorialThe Icon Pro 2026 earns its $20 premium over the base Icon - better chip, more RAM, bigger screen - while keeping the same slow-charging caveat.
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Cricket Icon Pro - 2026
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Cricket's 2026 mid-entry phone trades $20 more for a bigger screen, a named chip, and 6 GB of RAM.
Screen
6.75"
Chip
Dimensity 6100+ 2.4GHz Octa-Core
Camera
50 MP
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Six gigabytes of RAM and a proper named chip for $125 on a 6.75-inch screen is solid budget value.”
“Slow charging and a 720p panel on a large screen: the 'Pro' branding is doing some heavy lifting here.”
Our take
Cricket's 2026 mid-entry phone trades $20 more for a bigger screen, a named chip, and 6 GB of RAM.
The Cricket Icon Pro 2026 sits $20 above the base Icon in Cricket's lineup at $124.99. That $20 gets a measurable upgrade: a 6.75-inch display (up from 6.6 inches), the Dimensity 6100+ rather than an unspecified MediaTek, and 6 GB of RAM instead of 4 GB. The resolution comes in at 720 x 1612, which is HD rather than full-HD - not a surprise at this price, but worth noting given the larger screen size, as the pixel density works out to around 264 pixels per inch. That is acceptable for video and reading, not as crisp as a 1080p panel. The camera is the same 50 MP single rear lens. Charging is also the same 10W wired-only setup as the base Icon, which remains the most obvious bottleneck: a 5000 mAh cell at 10W is an overnight affair. No IP rating means water resistance is not guaranteed. The Dimensity 6100+ is a meaningful improvement over a generic MediaTek entry chip - it was built for mid-range performance at budget prices and handles typical Android workloads without the same memory pressure that 4 GB creates. For Cricket customers deciding between the Icon and Icon Pro, the $20 difference buys a noticeably smoother day-to-day experience.
What we love
- Dimensity 6100+ is a real named chip - better than the base Icon's generic processor
- 6 GB RAM reduces app reload pressure compared to 4 GB
- 6.75-inch screen suits media and reading
- 5000 mAh battery covers a full day
- 5G capable at under $125
What we don't
- 720 x 1612 resolution on a 6.75-inch panel produces lower pixel density than ideal
- 10W wired charging - 5000 mAh at 10W is slow
- No wireless charging
- Single rear camera; no telephoto or ultrawide
- No IP rating
- Cricket-exclusive
Full specifications
Display
Size6.75"
Resolution720 x 1612
Performance
ChipDimensity 6100+ 2.4GHz Octa-Core
Camera
Rear camera50 MP
Frequently asked questions about the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026
What kind of display does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 have?
The screen is 6.75 inches at 720 x 1612 resolution. At that size and resolution the pixel density is roughly 264 pixels per inch - visibly less sharp than a 1080p panel, though comfortable for standard viewing distance. Screen type is not confirmed but almost certainly LCD at this price. The large size helps with readability, and for video playback at YouTube or streaming quality the panel does not embarrass itself. A standard 60 Hz refresh rate is expected at this tier.
What kind of camera does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 have?
The 50 MP rear camera is shared with the base Icon. Budget 50 MP sensors use heavy pixel binning to produce effective 12 or 13 MP outputs with better light gathering. Daylight performance should be adequate for social sharing. Low-light results will depend on software processing that is not detailed in specs. No secondary lens is listed, so zoom is digital only. Front camera specs are absent. The camera at this price is utilitarian rather than a feature.
What is the battery life of the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026?
Five thousand milliamp hours with a Dimensity 6100+ and a 60 Hz LCD is an energy-efficient combination. A full day on moderate use should be reliable. The 10W charging cap is the honest limitation: plan on overnight charging rather than a quick top-up. No wireless charging.
What processor does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 use?
The Dimensity 6100+ is MediaTek's Octa-Core mid-budget chip, built at 6 nm and running at 2.4 GHz. It handles Android comfortably - messaging, streaming, light productivity - and with 6 GB of RAM there is more headroom for background apps than the base Icon offers. Demanding games and video editing will stretch it, but it is a capable chip for its intended use case. Notably more predictable than an unnamed generic MediaTek.
How much storage does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 have?
Storage is not listed in the available data. Devices in this class at Cricket typically ship with 64 GB of internal storage. MicroSD support is likely but unconfirmed. Verify at point of purchase if local media storage is a priority.
What kind of speakers does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 have?
Speaker configuration is not documented. Single bottom-firing speaker is standard at this price. Adequate for calls and casual media at moderate volume. Headphone jack presence is unconfirmed.
Does the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 support fingerprint or face unlock?
Biometrics are not detailed in the specs. Entry-to-mid Android phones at $125 in 2026 typically include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and software-based face unlock. Neither is confirmed for this model.
Is the Cricket Icon Pro - 2026 water-resistant?
No IP rating is listed. Treat this phone as not water resistant. Avoid deliberate exposure to water. Occasional light rain is probably tolerable in practice but is not engineered-for.
