OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Samsung SGH-A657 | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Samsung B2100 Xplorer | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 115mm (4.53") | 113mm (4.45") |
| Width | 52mm (2.05") | 48.9mm (1.93") |
| Depth | 19.5mm (0.77") | 17.4mm (0.69") |
| Dimension | 115x52x19.5mm (4.53x2.05x0.77") | 113x48.9x17.4mm (4.45x1.93x0.69") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 123gr (4.34oz) | 102.8gr (3.63oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Dual Face Candy Bar |
| Material | Drop Resistant Dust Resistant Water Resistant | Drop Resistant Dust Resistant Water Resistant IP57 |
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 176x220px | 120x160px |
| Display Size | 27x36mm (1.06x1.42") ~113PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 1.77" | |
| Display Type | 256K TFT | 256K TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Navigation Joystick / Button Numeric Keypad | Navigation Joystick / Button Numeric Keypad |
| Talk Time | 3 hours | 9 hours |
| Standby Time | 10 days, 10 hours | 25 days |
| OS | ||
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | ||
| GPU | ||
| Ram | ||
| Internal Memory | 128MB | |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 1.3 Megapixel | |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1420mAh | 1000mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.1 |
| Positioning System | ||
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100 HSPA 850, 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | PTT | |
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 73 out of 100 CNET The Samsung SGH-A657 has a rugged design with a respectable feature set. Call quality is great, but streaming video quality is unimpressive. read more | 60 out of 100 CNET Globe-trotters seeking a ready-made travel solution will appreciate the Xplorer's convenient Talk Abroad SIM. However, mounting expenses for a basic rugged handset will turn away existing GSM phone owners. read more N/A out of 100 TechRadar It's harder than most and can survive underwater – so why is the Samsung Solid Extreme a tough choice? read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | April 2009 | February 2009 |
