Samsung Ativ Odyssey I930
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Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
#5101Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ Odyssey I930
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Performance
47.639.8
Camera
19.118.7
Display
78.380.5
Battery
20.018.9
Build
15.617.3
Connectivity
54.554.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.229.3
Summary
- The Samsung Ativ Odyssey I930 features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 has a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Odyssey is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, compared to the Express's dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400, giving the Odyssey a slight edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Odyssey supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Express is limited to 720p.
- The Odyssey has a 2100 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the Express's 2000 mAh, and both run different operating systems, with the Odyssey on Windows Phone 8 and the Express on Android 4.1.2, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ Odyssey I930
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-I930
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.4 x 63.8 x 10.9 mm (4.82 x 2.51 x 0.43 in)
132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
Weight
125 g
139.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass