Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421
Samsung E380
#9471Category Breakdown
Samsung A837 Rugby
Samsung E380
Performance
32.024.2
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
10.35.4
Build
14.615.3
Connectivity
17.14.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.412.2
Summary
- The Samsung A837 Rugby features a sturdier build with larger dimensions and weight compared to the more compact and lighter Samsung E380.
- Both devices have a similar display resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the Rugby has a slightly larger 2.0-inch screen with 256K colors, while the E380 has a 1.9-inch display with 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, the Rugby offers more RAM at 128MB versus the E380's 40MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the E380 supports video recording, while the Rugby does not.
- The Rugby's battery capacity is higher at 1000mAh compared to the E380's 750mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both run on basic software without advanced features, lacking stereo speakers and headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A837 Rugby
Samsung E380
General
Release Date
2008
2006
Announced
2008
2006
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 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
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 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)
93 x 46 x 16.8 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.66 in)
Weight
132 g
77 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Champagne Gold, Scarlet Red, Ice Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
1.1
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