QMobile Explorer 3G
#8817
Samsung A697 Sunburst
#8215Category Breakdown
QMobile Explorer 3G
Samsung A697 Sunburst
Performance
32.035.0
Camera
10.039.6
Display
21.226.3
Battery
14.510.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.97.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.115.9
Summary
- The QMobile Explorer 3G features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung A697 Sunburst has a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the QMobile has 64MB of RAM and 128MB of storage, whereas the Samsung provides 190MB of storage with 190MB of RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording, which the QMobile lacks.
- The QMobile's battery capacity is 1450 mAh compared to the Samsung's 1000 mAh, indicating longer usage time for the QMobile.
- Build-wise, the QMobile is slightly thicker and heavier than the Samsung, which is more compact.
- Lastly, the QMobile runs on a more basic software experience with a headphone jack, while the Samsung lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Explorer 3G
Samsung A697 Sunburst
General
Release Date
2015
2010
Announced
2015
2010
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
128MB 64MB RAM
190MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 56 x 12.4 mm (5.16 x 2.20 x 0.49 in)
101 x 52.8 x 13 mm (3.98 x 2.08 x 0.51 in)
Weight
N/A
87.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
No
Accelerometer