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Celkon A98

Celkon A98

#8371
Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679

Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679

#8818

Category Breakdown

Celkon A98
Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679
Performance
20.233.2
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.415.2
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
26.030.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.414.1

Summary

  • The Celkon A98 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679 has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~252 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Exhibit II is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and 1GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities compared to the A98, which lacks RAM specifications.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Exhibit II includes autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
  • The A98 has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the Exhibit II, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the A98 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Exhibit II operates on an older Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), resulting in a more modern software experience for the A98.
  • Overall, the Exhibit II has a more robust performance and camera features, while the A98 offers a larger display and newer software.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A98
Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Ancora, Samsung SGH-T679

Display

Size

4"
3.7"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2

CPU

1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion

GPU

N/A
Adreno 205

Memory

N/A
1GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

N/A
115 x 60 x 11 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)

Weight

N/A
116 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.74 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass