Category Breakdown
Samsung A837 Rugby
Samsung C5212
Performance
32.025.0
Camera
2.39.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
10.310.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
17.110.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.411.3
Summary
- The Samsung A837 Rugby features a robust build with a weight of 132g and dimensions of 100 x 52 x 23 mm, while the lighter Samsung C5212 weighs 98.7g and has a slimmer profile at 112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the A837 Rugby has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch screen compared to the C5212's 2.2-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the Rugby offers 128MB of storage and 128MB of RAM, surpassing the C5212's 60MB storage and 60MB RAM.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the C5212 supports video recording at QCIF resolution, while the Rugby records at a lower resolution.
- They both have a 1000mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The software experience is basic on both devices, lacking advanced features and connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A837 Rugby
Samsung C5212
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Samsung Fizz
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 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
128MB
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
176x144@15fps
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in)
112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)
Weight
132 g
98.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
No
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

