Samsung A997 Rugby III
The Samsung A997 Rugby III is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.4" · 104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
RAM128MB
Storage256MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓128GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 133g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, November. Released 2012, December
⚙️ Performance
RAM
128MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
133g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung A997 Rugby III does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Samsung A997 Rugby III does not have NFC.
The Samsung A997 Rugby III is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810F compliant.
Yes, the Samsung A997 Rugby III supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung A997 Rugby III SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung A997 Rugby III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung A997 Rugby III uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung A997 Rugby III supports No.
The Samsung A997 Rugby III has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
