Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730

The Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 was announced in 2013, January. Released 2013, March With 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~63.1% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED Plus, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) and running Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec. video, while the Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 3, 7, 8, 20
  • Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, January. Released 2013, March
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.72 x 0.37 in)
  • Weight: 139.1 g (4.90 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED Plus
  • Size: 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~63.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.3 MP
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 586 h (2G) / Up to 581 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 19 h 23 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: White, Gray
  • Models: GT-I8730
  • SAR: 0.48 W/kg (head)     0.73 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.33 W/kg (head)     0.35 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 180 EUR