Nokia N93i
#9128
Samsung A997 Rugby III
#7216Category Breakdown
Nokia N93i
Samsung A997 Rugby III
Performance
23.235.4
Camera
12.739.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
9.113.1
Build
16.916.2
Connectivity
17.819.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.220.0
Summary
- The Nokia N93i and Samsung A997 Rugby III both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the N93i supports 16 million colors compared to the Rugby III's 256, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Rugby III has a faster 468 MHz CPU and more RAM at 256MB, while the N93i has a dual ARM 11 CPU at 332 MHz with 64MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the N93i offers 3x optical zoom, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The Rugby III has a larger 1300 mAh battery compared to the N93i's 950 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- The N93i runs on Symbian OS, while the Rugby III's software details are unspecified; however, it includes a headphone jack, which the N93i lacks.
- Build-wise, the Rugby III is lighter at 133g and slightly smaller in dimensions, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N93i
Samsung A997 Rugby III
General
Release Date
2007
2012
Announced
2007
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
332 MHz Dual ARM 11
468 MHz
GPU
3D Graphics HW Accelerator
N/A
Memory
50MB 64MB RAM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, 3x optical zoom, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
CIF 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
950 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 58 x 25 mm, 115 cc (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.98 in)
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
Weight
163 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (latest firmware only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A