Nokia 6788
#8460
Samsung A997 Rugby III
#7216Category Breakdown
Nokia 6788
Samsung A997 Rugby III
Performance
9.535.4
Camera
12.739.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
12.313.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
17.319.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
15.120.0
Summary
- The Nokia 6788 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung A997 Rugby III has a smaller 2.4-inch display but offers a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia runs on a 264 MHz CPU and has 4GB of storage with 128MB of RAM, whereas the Samsung has a more powerful 468 MHz CPU but only 256MB of storage and 128MB of RAM.
- The camera on the Nokia is superior with a 5 MP rear sensor compared to the 3.15 MP on the Samsung.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Samsung at 1300 mAh versus 1200 mAh for the Nokia.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, with the Nokia operating on Symbian 9.3 and the Samsung's OS unspecified, but the Nokia includes stereo speakers while the Samsung does not.
- The build quality of both phones is robust, with the Nokia being heavier at 158g compared to the 133g of the Samsung.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6788
Samsung A997 Rugby III
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For China
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
264 MHz ARM 9
468 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 128MB RAM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105.6 x 54.9 x 18.9 mm, 92 cc (4.16 x 2.16 x 0.74 in)
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
Weight
158 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
TD-SCDMA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A