Samsung Rugby III

Released

Dec 14, 2012

Display

2.4 inches
320 x 240 pixels

Camera

3 MP (Single camera)
front

Hardware

STE PNX6809L
0.1GB RAM

Storage

0.256GB, microSDHC

Battery

1300 mAh

Description

The Samsung Rugby III offers military-grade resilience to the elements paired with Enhanced PTT service from AT&T. The fifth-gen Rugby series phone can survive all kinds of torture, including drops and shock, all the while being highly resistant to water and dust damage. Flip the Samsung Rugby III open and you'll be greeted by a 2.4-inch QVGA display. There is a 3-megapixel camera on its back side, and a GPS radio can navigate your way around with the help of AT&T Navigator. There is a dedicated PTT button on the handset's side for convenience.

This device is also known as Samsung SGH-A997

Pros

Rugged device

Cons

Lacks Wi-Fi
The camera lacks autofocus
The camera lacks flash

News

Samsung Rugby III for AT&T is announced offering military-grade durability and Enhanced PTT service

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Display
Size:	2.4 inches
Resolution:	320 x 240 pixels, 167 PPI
Screen-to-body:	32.11 %
Additional display:	1.3 inches, CSTN, Colors: 65 536

Hardware
System chip:	STE PNX6809L
Processor:	Single core, 468 MHz
RAM:	0.1GB
Internal storage:	0.256GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB

Battery
Capacity:	1300 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	3 MP
Video recording:	Yes

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 inches (104 x 53 x 20 mm)
Weight:	133.0 g
Resistance:	Water, Dust, Shock; IP 67; MIL-STD-810 certified

Cellular
UMTS:	850, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	HSPA, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Headphones port, Charging
Location:	GPS

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk

Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.67 W/kg
Body:	0.60 W/kg

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