Samsung A817 Solstice II vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung A817 Solstice II
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung A817 Solstice II
Lighter body
Samsung A817 Solstice II
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.35 | 3.3 |
| Resolution Height | 400 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 240 |
| PPI | 139 | 121 |
| Screen-to-body | 54.2 | 50.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | — | Spreadtrum SC7715 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| call records | 90 received, dialed and missed calls | — |
| phonebook | 2000 entries, Photocall | — |
| Variants | 0.25GB | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 240p@15fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1000 | 1200 |
| music play | — | Up to 21 h |
| stand by | Up to 250 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 5 h | Up to 5 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 109 | 109.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12 | 11.7 |
| Weight (g) | 95 | 107 |
| Width (mm) | 54.1 | 60.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, November. Released 2010, November | 2014, September. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | — |
| games | Yes + downloadable | — |
| java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | — |
| messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung A817 Solstice II and Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 packs a 1200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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