Overall Score
29.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#5101)29.3
Performance(#6790)39.8
Camera(#8598)18.7
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#2683)17.3
Connectivity(#3473)54.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
Weight139.1 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Gray
Foldable✗
SAR0.48 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass