The Samsung Rugby III is a ruggedized flip phone built with entry level specifications, and out-dated hardware under the hood.
Samsung Rugby III sports a 2.4-inch QVGA non-touch display, a secondary display to display incoming calls as well as notifications, 3 megapixel camera on the back side, Push to Talk service, Bluetooth 2.0, 810G military-grade specifications for protection from water, dust, and shock.
Rugby III is one of the first devices compatible with AT&T’s new Enhanced Push to Talk (PTT) service.
Full Technical Specifications of Samsung Rugby III
Network | |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G | UMTS 850, 1900, 2100Mhz |
Display | |
| Type | TFT Non-Touch Display |
| Size | 2.4-inch – Internal Display 1.4-inch – External Display |
| Colors & Resolution | 262K Colors & 320 X 240 Pixels |
Design | |
| Form Factor | Flip |
| Dimensions | — |
| Weight | — |
Input/ User Interface | |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | – 3 Megapixels – 4x Zoom |
| Video Recording Capability | Yes |
| Secondary (Front-Facing) | No |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 70MB |
| Expandable Storage | – Up To 32GB – microSD Card Slot Support |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | micro USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | No |
| WLAN | No |
| GPS | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| Headset | Yes |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Ion 1300mAh Standard Battery |
| Standby Time | Up To 250 Hours |
| Talk Time | Up To 3 Hours |
Music | |
| Audio Formats | SP-MIDI, MIDI, iMelody, XMF, MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, AMR-WB, RA, MP4 (Audio) |
Other Features | 810G Military-Grade AT&T Enhanced Push to Talk (PTT) Service |
Colors | Black |
Price & Availability
The Samsung Rugby III handset will be offered for $99.99 with a new two-year contract, going on sale from December 14. AT&T business users pre-order it from December 1st.