Motorola MPx220
#9827
Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421Category Breakdown
Motorola MPx220
Samsung A837 Rugby
Performance
24.532.0
Camera
39.62.3
Display
20.331.4
Battery
10.310.3
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
2.917.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.312.4
Summary
- The Motorola MPx220 and Samsung A837 Rugby both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the Rugby supports 256K colors compared to the MPx220's 65k colors, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Rugby has double the RAM at 128MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Rugby's video recording is limited to 176x144 at 15fps.
- They share a 1000mAh battery capacity, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The MPx220 runs on Microsoft Smartphone 2003, while the Rugby's software details are unspecified, which may affect user experience.
- Build-wise, the Rugby is slightly heavier at 132g and has a marginally larger width.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MPx220
Samsung A837 Rugby
General
Release Date
2004
2008
Announced
2004
2008
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 65k colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines (~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
TI OMAP 1611
N/A
CPU
204 MHz ARM926EJ-S
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD (512 MB max)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100 x 48 x 24.3 mm, 99 cc (3.94 x 1.89 x 0.96 in)
100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in)
Weight
110 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
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
Microsoft Smartphone 2003
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A