Sagem MC 820
#11968
Siemens A36
#12022Category Breakdown
Sagem MC 820
Siemens A36
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.08.0
Battery
1.63.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
2.52.4
Summary
- The Sagem MC 820 and Siemens A36 both feature a basic alphanumeric display with identical resolution and refresh rates, but the A36 is slightly more compact and lighter, measuring 118 x 46 x 21 mm and weighing 120g compared to the MC 820's 130 x 50 x 26 mm and 135g.
- In terms of performance, both devices lack RAM and storage, resulting in limited functionality.
- Neither phone has a camera, with both offering 0 MP for rear and selfie options.
- The A36 has a battery capacity of 600mAh, while the MC 820 does not specify a battery capacity, indicating a potential disadvantage in longevity.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, connectivity options, and modern build materials, reflecting their design from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sagem MC 820
Siemens A36
General
Release Date
1998
2000
Announced
1998
2000
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric
Resolution
3 x 12 chars
3 x 12 chars
PPI
3
3
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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH battery
Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 50 x 26 mm (5.12 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
118 x 46 x 21 mm (4.65 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
Weight
135 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A