Plum Stubby II
#9373
Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421Category Breakdown
Plum Stubby II
Samsung A837 Rugby
Performance
22.532.0
Camera
39.62.3
Display
14.231.4
Battery
6.510.3
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
11.617.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.512.4
Summary
- The Plum Stubby II and Samsung A837 Rugby both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display, but the Rugby offers a slightly higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels compared to the Stubby II's 176 x 144 pixels, resulting in better image clarity.
- 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 can record video at 176x144@15fps, while the Stubby II's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Rugby also has a larger battery capacity at 1000mAh compared to the Stubby II's 800mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the Stubby II is lighter at 85g, while the Rugby is heavier at 132g and thicker, which may affect portability.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, limiting their overall functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Stubby II
Samsung A837 Rugby
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2008
Description
P107 – Dual SIM
P108 – Single SIM
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 144 pixels (~114 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
32MB RAM, 32MB ROM
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 (BL-4C)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100.6 x 56.2 x 12.5 mm (3.96 x 2.21 x 0.49 in)
100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in)
Weight
85 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Magenta, Orange, Green, Red
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
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