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- Samsung SGH-A837 Rugby front
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- Samsung SGH-A837 Rugby open
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- Samsung SGH-A837 Rugby rear
Samsung SGH-A837 Rugby Specifications
The Samsung SGH-A837, known as the Rugby, is a rugged flip-style feature phone released in 2008 for AT&T’s network. It was designed for durability in tough environments, meeting military-grade standards, and supports push-to-talk (PTT) functionality. Below is a summary of its key specifications, based on reliable sources.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SGH-A837 (Rugby) |
| Release Date | Announced August 2008; Released September 2008 |
| Dimensions | 100 x 52 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.91 in) |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| Build | Rugged plastic body; MIL-STD-810F compliant for dust, shock, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures; Water-resistant (specific depth/duration not widely specified) |
| Display | 2.0-inch TFT, 176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi); External: 1.0-inch CSTN, 96 x 96 pixels, monochrome |
| OS | Proprietary (feature phone) |
| CPU | Single-core processor (unspecified clock speed) |
| RAM | Not specified (shared with storage) |
| Storage | 50 MB internal; microSD expansion up to 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | 1.3 MP, no flash; Video recording at 128 x 96 pixels (sub-QCIF) |
| Front Camera | None |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1000 mAh, Removable; Standby: Up to 250 hours; Talk: Up to 5 hours |
| Network | GSM / HSPA; 2G bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; 3G bands: HSDPA 850/1900; Speed: HSDPA 3.6 Mbps |
| Connectivity | microUSB 2.0; Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP; No Wi-Fi; GPS with A-GPS; PTT (Push-to-Talk) |
| Audio | MP3/WAV player; MP3/WAV ringtones; Loudspeaker; No 3.5mm jack (proprietary headset connector) |
| Features | SMS/MMS/Email; WAP 2.0/xHTML browser; Organizer; Voice memo |
| Colors | Black with yellow accents |
| Price (Launch) | ~$99 (with 2-year contract); ~$200 unlocked |