Ericsson GA 628
#11902
Samsung A167
#11147Category Breakdown
Ericsson GA 628
Samsung A167
Performance
5.38.9
Camera
2.50.0
Display
8.022.8
Battery
10.36.5
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
1.00.7
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.96.9
Summary
- The Ericsson GA 628, released in 1996, features a basic alphanumeric display with a resolution of 1 x 12 characters, while the Samsung A167, launched in 2009, offers a CSTN display measuring 1.85 inches and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a clearer visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the GA 628 has no RAM or storage, whereas the A167 includes 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, allowing for minimal functionality.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the A167 does feature a VGA rear camera.
- The GA 628 has a larger battery capacity of 1000mAh compared to the A167's 800mAh, although both devices do not support charging or wireless capabilities.
- The GA 628 is heavier at 160g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact A167, which weighs 87.8g and is more portable.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, reflecting their basic functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ericsson GA 628
Samsung A167
General
Release Date
1996
2009
Announced
1996
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
N/A
1.85"
Type
Alphanumeric
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
1 x 12 chars
128 x 160 pixels (~111 ppi density)
PPI
1
128
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
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 49 x 28 mm (5.12 x 1.93 x 1.10 in)
90 x 46.5 x 19.8 mm (3.54 x 1.83 x 0.78 in)
Weight
160 g
87.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
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
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A