Samsung T159 vs Samsung Rugby III
Samsung T159
Also known as Samsung SGH-T159
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 13 Aug 2012)
Samsung Rugby III
Also known as Samsung SGH-A997
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 14 Dec 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Basic phone | Feature phone | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | |
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches (97 x 48 x 15 mm) | 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 inches (104 x 53 x 20 mm) | |
| Weight | 2.9 oz (82 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 4.7 oz (133 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Design features | Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad | ||
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter | ||
| Rugged | Water (Water), Dust, Shock proof | ||
| IP certified | IP 67 | ||
| MIL-STD-810 certified | Yes | ||
| Colors | Black |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 1.8 inches | 2.4 inches | |
| Resolution | 128 x 160 pixels | 240 x 320 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 116 ppi | 167 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | TFT | ||
| Colors | 262 144 | ||
Additional display
Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display | Yes | Color, CSTN | |
| Resolution
Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display | 96 x 96 pixels | ||
| Physical Size | 1.07 inches | 1.3 inches | |
| Colors
Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports | 65 536 |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 5.00 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | 9.00 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 11.0 days (264 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | 20.0 days (480 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | |
| Capacity | 800 mAh | 1300 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | STE PNX6809L | ||
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Single core, ST Ericsson DA6809-L | Single core, 468 MHz | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 128 MB RAM | ||
| Built-in storage | 0.256 GB | ||
| Maximum User Storage | 0.256 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 1.3 megapixels | 3 megapixels | |
| Features | Digital zoom | ||
| Camcorder | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, MP4, MIDI | MP3, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, 3GPP | ||
| Speakers | Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML | supports: supports: WAP 2.0 |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 1700/2100 MHz | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS | HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS | ||
| Navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | ||
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | |
| Yes | IMAP, POP3, SMTP | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | ||
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 2.1, EDR | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), SIM Access (SAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | ||
| Connector | microUSB | ||
| Headphones connector | microUSB | ||
| Charging connector | microUSB |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones (40 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4 | M3, T3 | |
| Other | Voice recording, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 30 May 2012 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LSGHT159 link | |||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.63 W/kg | ||
| Body | 0.59 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 29 Nov 2012 |
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