Samsung A837 Rugby
#9421
Thuraya SG
#8613Category Breakdown
Samsung A837 Rugby
Thuraya SG
Performance
32.032.0
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
10.312.9
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
17.15.9
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
12.414.6
Summary
- The Samsung A837 Rugby features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Thuraya SG has a slightly smaller 1.9-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- Both phones have similar performance specifications, with 128MB of RAM and storage, but the Thuraya SG has a larger battery capacity at 1280mAh compared to the Rugby's 1000mAh.
- In terms of camera, both devices offer a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Thuraya SG supports video recording, whereas the Rugby does not.
- The Rugby is heavier at 132g and has a bulkier design, measuring 100 x 52 x 23 mm, while the Thuraya SG is lighter at 170g and more compact at 138.5 x 53 x 18.8 mm.
- Software-wise, the Thuraya SG runs on WinCE 4.2, while the Rugby does not specify an operating system.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A837 Rugby
Thuraya SG
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K 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
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
SD ( 128 MB included )
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
1280 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1280 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)
138.5 x 53 x 18.8 mm (5.45 x 2.09 x 0.74 in)
Weight
132 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Light Silver, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
WinCE 4.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A