Samsung A997 Rugby III vs Samsung Xcover 550
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung A997 Rugby III
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Samsung Xcover 550
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Xcover 550
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 240 |
| PPI | 167 | 167 |
| Screen-to-body | 32.1 | 24.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 468 MHz | Dual-core 460 MHz |
| Chipset Name | — | Spreadtrum SC7703 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| call records | 30 received, dialed and missed calls | Yes |
| phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | Yes |
| Variants | 0.25GB 0.125GB RAM | 0.25GB 0.125GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 3.15 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1300 | 1300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 480 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 9 h | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 104.1 | 129 |
| Thickness (mm) | 20.3 | 14 |
| Weight (g) | 133 | 124 |
| Width (mm) | 53.3 | 56.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, November. Released 2012, December | 2015, July. Released 2015, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | To be confirmed |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung A997 Rugby III | Samsung Xcover 550 |
|---|---|---|
| games | Yes | Downloadable |
| java | No | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| messaging | SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS, MMS, Email, IM |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung A997 Rugby III and Samsung Xcover 550 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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