BLU Samba W
#8195
Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421Category Breakdown
BLU Samba W
Samsung A837 Rugby
Performance
32.132.0
Camera
39.62.3
Display
20.331.4
Battery
7.210.3
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
15.817.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.912.4
Summary
- The BLU Samba W features a compact build at 107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm and weighs 80g, while the Samsung A837 Rugby is bulkier at 100 x 52 x 23 mm and 132g.
- Both have a 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Rugby supports 256K colors compared to the Samba's 65K.
- Performance-wise, both devices have 128MB of storage and RAM, but the Samba's battery capacity of 820mAh is lower than the Rugby's 1000mAh.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Rugby offers video recording at 176x144@15fps.
- The Samba runs on a more modern software experience with a headphone jack, while the Rugby lacks one and has older Bluetooth technology.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba W
Samsung A837 Rugby
General
Release Date
2013
2008
Announced
2013
2008
Description
Q160W - Single SIMQ170W - Dual SIM
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
176x144@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm (4.24 x 2.35 x 0.55 in)
100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in)
Weight
80 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Pink Grey
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A