Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
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Samsung Rugby Smart I847
#4447Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Rugby Smart I847
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 I8730 features a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display compared to the Rugby Smart I847's 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, offering a better viewing experience despite both having the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Express is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait CPU and has 1GB of RAM, while the Rugby Smart has a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU with only 512MB of RAM, leading to better multitasking capabilities on the Express.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera and 720p video recording, but the Express benefits from a more advanced software experience with Android 4.1.2 compared to the Rugby Smart's Android 2.3.6.
- The Express also has a larger 2000 mAh battery versus the Rugby Smart's 1650 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- In terms of build quality, the Rugby Smart is slightly heavier and thicker, which may affect portability.
- Overall, the Galaxy Express offers a more modern and capable experience across the board.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Rugby Smart I847
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.5"
3.7"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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 MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB 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@30fps, stereo sound rec.
720p
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
122.4 x 65.9 x 12.2 mm (4.82 x 2.59 x 0.48 in)
Weight
139.1 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes