Samsung A817 Solstice II vs Samsung R900 Craft
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 R900 Craft
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung R900 Craft
Better display
Samsung R900 Craft
Lighter body
Samsung A817 Solstice II
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.35 | 3.3 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 400 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 480 |
| PPI | 139 | 283 |
| Screen-to-body | 54.2 | 48.5 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| call records | 90 received, dialed and missed calls | Yes |
| phonebook | 2000 entries, Photocall | 2000 entries, Photocall |
| Variants | 0.25GB | 0.1611328125GB |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Features | — | Dual-LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 3.15 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1000 | 1500 |
| stand by | Up to 250 h | Up to 200 h |
| talk time | Up to 5 h | Up to 6 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 109 | 114.3 |
| keyboard | — | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 12 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 95 | 106 |
| Width (mm) | 54.1 | 55.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, November. Released 2010, November | 2010, September. Released 2010, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 4 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | CDMA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS; MetroNavigator |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 3 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung A817 Solstice II | Samsung R900 Craft |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
| games | Yes + downloadable | Yes |
| java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | No |
| messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email | SMS, MMS, Email, IM |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung A817 Solstice II and Samsung R900 Craft are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung R900 Craft packs a 1500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung R900 Craft reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 3.15 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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