LG GB250
#8441
Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421Category Breakdown
LG GB250
Samsung A837 Rugby
Performance
20.432.0
Camera
39.62.3
Display
31.431.4
Battery
6.510.3
Build
17.114.6
Connectivity
10.517.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.112.4
Summary
- The LG GB250 and Samsung A837 Rugby both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the LG GB250 has 22MB of storage and 22GB of RAM, while the Samsung A837 Rugby significantly outperforms with 128MB of storage and 128GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Rugby supports video recording at 176x144@15fps, whereas the GB250 does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Rugby is 1000mAh, providing longer usage compared to the GB250's 800mAh.
- Build-wise, the Rugby is heavier at 132g and has a thicker profile at 23mm, while the GB250 is lighter and slimmer.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, including WiFi and 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GB250
Samsung A837 Rugby
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K 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
22MB
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
800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
97.6 x 48.8 x 16.9 mm (3.84 x 1.92 x 0.67 in)
100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in)
Weight
N/A
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A