Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) vs Samsung Rugby Smart i847
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) and the Samsung Rugby Smart i847, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Price | $62 | $42 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,850 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 3.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 159 g | 119 g |
| Released | Oct 2012 | Mar 2012 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Rugby Smart i847 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Rugby Smart i847 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~48.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant screen | Scratch resistant |
| Pixel Density | ~233 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Multitouch, TouchWiz UI v4.0 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to Android Jelly Bean (v4.1.2) | Android OS, v2.3.6 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | 1.4 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 32 GB | — |
| Internal | 8 GB (approx. 5 GB user available), 1 GB RAM | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 4GB |
| RAM | — | 512MB RAM |
| Card Slot | — | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | — |
| Features | LED flash, Digital Zoom | Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus |
| Video | Not specified | 720p HD video capture |
| Resolution | — | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Single | Not specified | — |
| Resolution | — | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 1850 mAh | — |
| Talk time | Not specified | — |
| Stand-by | Not specified | — |
| Talk Time | — | Up to 8 hours |
| Standby Time | — | Up to 384 hours (16 days) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 67 x 12.7 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.5 in) | 122.4 x 65.9 x 12.2 mm (4.82 x 2.59 x 0.48 in) |
| Weight | 159 g (5.61 oz) | 119 g (4.20 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G certified, rugged design, withstands water and scratches | IP67 certified (dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30 mins), MIL-STD-810F certified (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and shock resistant) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, with A2DP |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB v2.0 (proprietary charger recommended due to deep port) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) | Samsung Rugby Smart i847 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2012 | 2012, February |
| Status | Available. Released October 21, 2012 | — |
| Released | — | 2012, March |
| OS at Launch | — | Android OS, v2.3.6 (Gingerbread) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) or Samsung Rugby Smart i847?
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) — 1,850 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) versus 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Rugby Smart i847.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) or Samsung Rugby Smart i847?
Samsung Rugby Smart i847 — 159 g for the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) versus 119 g for the Samsung Rugby Smart i847.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) or Samsung Rugby Smart i847?
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) — Oct 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) versus Mar 2012 for the Samsung Rugby Smart i847.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) or the Samsung Rugby Smart i847 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547) 6/10 and the Samsung Rugby Smart i847 7/10.
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