Samsung Galaxy Express 2
#8133
ZTE Imperial II
#7173Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
ZTE Imperial II
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express 2 features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Imperial II has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Express 2 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, whereas the Imperial II utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, which may offer better multitasking capabilities despite its lower clock speed.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Imperial II can record video at 720p, while the Express 2 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Galaxy Express 2 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly less than the 2300 mAh battery found in the Imperial II, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the Express 2 on Android 4.2.2 and the Imperial II on 4.4.2, providing a similar but slightly updated software experience for the latter.
- Overall, the Express 2 is more compact and lighter, while the Imperial II offers a larger display and a marginally better battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
ZTE Imperial II
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Express 2 G3815, Samsung Galaxy Express II
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
134.2 g
143.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes