Bosch Com 906
#12221
Siemens A36
#12022Category Breakdown
Bosch Com 906
Siemens A36
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.58.0
Battery
3.43.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.02.4
Summary
- The Bosch Com 906, released in 1996, features a larger build at 144 x 57 x 19 mm and weighs 145g, while the Siemens A36, launched in 2000, is more compact at 118 x 46 x 21 mm and lighter at 120g.
- Both devices have low-resolution displays, with the Bosch offering a monochrome graphic type and the Siemens utilizing an alphanumeric type.
- Performance-wise, both phones have no RAM or storage capabilities and lack camera functionality.
- The Bosch has a 500mAh battery, whereas the Siemens has a slightly larger 600mAh battery, both lacking fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software experience, neither device supports modern connectivity options or features like stereo speakers or headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Bosch Com 906
Siemens A36
General
Release Date
1996
2000
Announced
1996
2000
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
Alphanumeric
Resolution
3 x 15 chars
3 x 12 chars
PPI
3
3
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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
500 mAh
600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 500 mAh battery
Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 57 x 19 mm (5.67 x 2.24 x 0.75 in)
118 x 46 x 21 mm (4.65 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
Weight
145 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A