Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
#5101
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769
#5688Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769
Performance
39.839.9
Camera
18.715.4
Display
80.578.3
Battery
18.917.0
Build
17.317.6
Connectivity
54.641.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.326.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 features a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display compared to the 3.97-inch Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Express is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the Blaze uses a Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM, giving the Express an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the software experience differs significantly, with the Express running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean versus the Blaze's Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
- The Express also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Blaze's 1750 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- Build quality shows the Express is slightly bulkier and heavier, but both devices lack water resistance and feature a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
4.5"
3.97"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~235 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 MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
3GB internal, 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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.
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
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)
121.9 x 63 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.48 x 0.44 in)
Weight
139.1 g
127.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass