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Samsung A997 Rugby III

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Processor
468 MHz*
Display diagonal
2.40 in*
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Display

Display diagonal
2.40 in*
Display pixel density
167 ppi*
Resolution
240 × 320*
Panel
TFT, 256K colors*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    2.40 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    240 px*
    Vertical pixels
    320 px*
    Technology
    TFT, 256K colors*

Processing & platform

Processor
468 MHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
256 MB, 128 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 128 MB RAM / 256 MB storage*
    Memory
    128 MB*
    Capacity
    256 MB*

Memory options

  • 128 MB*
    Capacity
    128 MB*
  • 0.125 GB*
    Capacity
    0.125 GB*

Storage options

  • 256 MB*
    Capacity
    256 MB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    3.15 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,300 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
No*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.10*
Reported value 2: 2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Reported value 3: 2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Reported value 4: 2.1, A2DP, EDR*
NFC
No*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)*
Weight
133 g*

Colors

  • Black*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 44 fields
body weight
133 g (4.69 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    133*
    unit
    g*
    original
    133 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    17.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    17.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Secondary external CSTN display, 65K colors.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
A997 Rugby III*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
V1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features messaging
SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features games
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features java
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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features
MP3/WAV/AAC+ player MP4/H.263 player Organizer Push to Talk Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
468 MHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    468*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    468 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
256 MB, 128 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    256 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    128 MB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
3.15 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.15*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.15 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 90 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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body
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) MIL-STD-810F compliant*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, November. Released 2012, December*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc sar eu
0.52 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.52*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.52 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.47 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.47 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.56*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.56 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1300 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 9 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 480 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    20.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.8*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.80 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
133* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
240*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Display Size (inches)
2.4* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
32.1* %
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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RAM (GB)
0.125* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
3.15* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Price in USD
116.10000000000001*
Scope and conditions
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Model
Samsung A997 Rugby III*
Scope and conditions
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Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
Scope and conditions
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Height (mm)
104.1* mm
Scope and conditions
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Width (mm)
53.3* mm
Scope and conditions
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Thickness (mm)
20.3* mm
Scope and conditions
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Specifications 3 · 45 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 480 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 9 h*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable*
Body · Dimensions
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)*
Body · Features
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810F compliant*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
No*
Display · Features
Secondary external CSTN display, 65K colors.*
Display · Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)*
Display · Size
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Features · Features
MP3/WAV/AAC+ player MP4/H.263 player Organizer Push to Talk Voice memo Predictive text input*
Features · Games
Yes*
Features · Java
No*
Features · Messaging
SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM*
Launch · Announced
2012, November. Released 2012, December*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
3.15 MP*
Main Camera · Video
Yes*
Memory · Call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
256MB 128MB RAM*
Memory · Phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall*
Misc · Colors
Black*
Historical price
About 90 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.52 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · CPU
468 MHz*
Selfie camera · Features
No*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
2.4* in
Horizontal pixels
240* px
Vertical pixels
320* px
Technology
TFT, 256K colors*
Memory options
128 MB
Capacity
128.0* MB
256 MB
Capacity
256.0* MB
128 MB RAM / 256 MB
Memory
128.0* MB
Capacity
256.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
3.15* MP
Position
Rear*
Specifications 4 · 34 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100*
Announced
2012, November. Released 2012, December*
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls*
Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Colors
Black*
CPU
468 MHz*
Dimensions
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)*
Games
Yes*
Internal
256MB 128MB RAM*
Java
No*
Loudspeaker
Yes*
Messaging
SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM*
NFC
No*
Phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall*
Positioning
GPS*
Historical price
About 90 EUR*
Radio
No*
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)*
SAR EU
0.52 W/kg (head)*
SIM
Mini-SIM*
Size
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA*
Stand-by
Up to 480 h*
Status
Discontinued*
Talk time
Up to 9 h*
Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable*
USB
microUSB 2.0*
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)*
WLAN
No*
Memory options
128 MB
Capacity
128.0* MB
256 MB
Capacity
256.0* MB
128 MB RAM / 256 MB
Memory
128.0* MB
Capacity
256.0* MB

* Provisional data