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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung A997 Rugby III vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung A997 Rugby III, if you care about…
- Weight
- 133 g
- against 196 g
- Resistance Features
- IP67, MIL-STD-810F
- against IP64
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 1,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 128 MB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 2.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 0.468 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 MB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | — | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 128 MB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 20.3 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 53.3 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 104.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 133 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 32.1 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67, MIL-STD-810F Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 9 h | — |
| Standby time | 480 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 2.4″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 240 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 320 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 167 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | 256K colors | — |
Sensors
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | — | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 17 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 17 |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | No | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | — | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, MP3 Player | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.52 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, Instant messaging | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | A997 Rugby III | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP3 player, MP4 player, Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input | — |
