Siemens A36
#12022
Siemens C28
#12005Category Breakdown
Siemens A36
Siemens C28
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.08.0
Battery
3.84.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.42.4
Summary
- The Siemens A36 and C28, both released in 2000, exhibit similar build quality with compact designs, though the C28 is slightly bulkier and heavier at 135g compared to the A36's 120g.
- Both devices feature alphanumeric displays with identical resolutions and refresh rates, offering basic visual performance.
- In terms of performance, both phones lack advanced specifications, with no RAM or storage capabilities.
- Neither device has a camera, resulting in no photographic functionality.
- The C28 has a marginally larger battery capacity at 650mAh versus the A36's 600mAh, but both lack fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Software experiences are minimal, as both phones do not support modern connectivity options or advanced features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Siemens A36
Siemens C28
General
Release Date
2000
2000
Announced
2000
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
600 mAh
650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery
Removable NiMH 650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118 x 46 x 21 mm (4.65 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
117 x 47 x 27 mm, 120 cc (4.61 x 1.85 x 1.06 in)
Weight
120 g
135 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
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A