Samsung Exhilarate i577
#5497
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
#5500Category Breakdown
Samsung Exhilarate i577
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The Samsung Exhilarate i577 features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 offers a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 207 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors, but the Galaxy Express utilizes a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, enhancing its overall efficiency.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Express adds stereo sound recording.
- The Galaxy Express also boasts a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh battery in the Exhilarate, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Exhilarate runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Galaxy Express is upgraded to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Exhilarate i577
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung SGH-i577
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 63 x 12 mm (4.80 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
Weight
130 g
139.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes