Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
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Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro I547
#5267Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro I547
Performance
39.847.7
Camera
18.719.1
Display
80.578.3
Battery
18.917.8
Build
17.314.2
Connectivity
54.646.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.328.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy Rugby Pro I547 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Express is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 chipset and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Rugby Pro utilizes a more powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus with 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Rugby Pro can record video at 1080p, compared to the Express's 720p.
- The Express has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Rugby Pro's 1850 mAh, offering potentially longer usage time.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Express on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and the Rugby Pro on Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4, impacting their software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro I547
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&T
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
128 x 67 x 12.7 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.5 in)
Weight
139.1 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, 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
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity