Samsung A847 Rugby II
#8017
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Samsung A847 Rugby II
Samsung S3500
Performance
28.924.2
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
13.16.5
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
14.34.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.612.7
Summary
- The Samsung A847 Rugby II features a more robust build with a thicker profile and slightly heavier weight compared to the slimmer and lighter Samsung S3500.
- Both phones have a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the Rugby II supports 256K colors while the S3500 offers 16M colors, resulting in potentially better color representation.
- In terms of performance, the Rugby II has more RAM and storage capacity than the S3500, which may contribute to smoother operation.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the S3500 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Rugby II does not specify video capabilities.
- The Rugby II is equipped with a larger 1300 mAh battery compared to the S3500's 800 mAh, likely providing better battery life.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no support for modern connectivity standards.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A847 Rugby II
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
70MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 52 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.05 x 0.87 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
100 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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