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Samsung Galaxy Express I8730#5500

Released: 2013

Samsung Galaxy Express I8730

Overall Score

54.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5500)54.7
Performance(#12325)51.3
Camera(#7656)42.0
Display(#2285)76.3
Battery(#11387)43.5
Build(#9490)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 features a compact design with dimensions of 132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm and a weight of 139.1g, available in white and gray.
  • Its 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent color reproduction but limited sharpness at approximately 207 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 chipset, with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, complemented by 4GB of storage and 1GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera captures 5 MP images and records video at 720p, while a 1.3 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2000 mAh, supporting basic usage without fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a straightforward user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The phone does not feature water resistance or premium materials, which is typical for its release period.
  • Additionally, it has a standard headphone jack but no stereo speakers.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Express I8730 is a basic smartphone suitable for essential tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305
Memory4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
Weight139.1 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Gray
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes