Samsung A997 Rugby III
Samsung A997 Rugby III

The Samsung A997 Rugby III was announced in 2012, November. Released 2012, December With 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, Its 3.15 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and Yes video, while the Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA

Launch

  • Announced: 2012, November. Released 2012, December
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
  • Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM
  • Note: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins), MIL-STD-810F compliant

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
  • Note: Secondary external CSTN display, 65K colors.

Platform

  • CPU: 468 MHz

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Phonebook: 1000 entries, Photocall
  • Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
  • Internal: 256MB 128MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP
  • Video: Yes

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors:
  • Messaging: SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
  • Games: Yes
  • Java: No
  • Note: MP3/WAV/AAC+ player, MP4/H.263 player, Organizer, Push to Talk, Voice memo, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 480 h
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.47 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.52 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 90 EUR