Samsung Galaxy Express I437
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Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
#4464Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.756.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express I437 features a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display compared to the 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung I8700 Omnia 7, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Express is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Omnia 7 utilizes a single-core 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1, resulting in better overall performance for the Express.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Express can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Omnia 7 is limited to 720p@25fps.
- The Express also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Omnia 7, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Express runs Android 4.0 (upgradable to 4.1), while the Omnia 7 operates on Windows Phone 7, leading to a different user experience.
- Overall, the Galaxy Express offers superior build quality, performance, battery life, and software flexibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
8/16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@25fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.6 x 69.3 x 9.1 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.36 in)
122.4 x 64.2 x 11 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136 g
138.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes