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Samsung Rugby
SGH-A837| Global Score | |
| 33 | 36.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| 2006-09-20 | 2008-09-16 |
| 3.93 x 1.81 x 0.82 inches | 3.95 x 2.05 x 0.90 inches |
| 4.05 ounces | 4.66 ounces |
| $ 349.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| -- | 2 inches |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 176 x 220 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 222 pixels per inch | 141 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 5.7 |
| processor | processor |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Storage | |
| 6,14 MB internal memory | 131,07 MB internal memory |
| miniSD external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP | 1.30 MP |
| 4.73 | 4.51 |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 280 hours standby time 4.5 hours talk time | 250 hours standby time 5 hours talk time |
| 2.72 | 2.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
Comparison review
The Samsung Rugby has a general score of 36.3, which is just a bit better than Nokia 6288's 33 global score. Samsung Rugby's body is newer, but heavier and just a little thicker than Nokia 6288. Nokia 6288 counts with a much better looking display than Samsung Rugby, because it has way more pixels per display inch and a better 320 x 240px resolution.
Samsung Rugby has a lot bigger memory to install applications and games than Nokia 6288, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 124,93 MB more internal storage. The Samsung Rugby has a CPU that's very similar to the Nokia 6288 one, both have 0 cpu cores. Nokia 6288 shoots clearer photos and videos than Samsung Rugby, because it has a much better resolution back camera.
Nokia 6288 features just a little better battery duration than Samsung Rugby, because it has 1100mAh of battery capacity instead of 1000mAh.
Even being the best phone between the ones we are comparing, the Samsung Rugby is also very cheap compared to the other devices, which makes it a no doubt choice.
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