| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $180.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 70 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| 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 | |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 1.3 MP |
| Features | No | |
| 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 | |
| Positioning | 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 | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.861:1 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -82.5dB / Crosstalk -82.0dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 59h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy Express I8730
Advantages
- High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Tailored to serve as an indispensable productivity companion, the Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 merges sleek aesthetics with purposeful, distraction-free utility. Front and center is a luminous AMOLED screen measuring 4.5 inches , designed to display dense spreadsheets, complex web documents, and long email threads with razor-sharp typography and minimal eye fatigue.
Multitasking agility and heavy application switching are propelled by the Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm). Whether managing multiple communication channels, editing photos on the fly, or streaming heavy video feeds, the hardware responds with instantaneous speed and composed thermal efficiency. Document digitization and impromptu snapshots are handled effortlessly by the primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—which delivers sharp edge resolution and rapid autofocus lock.
Workday peace of mind is underpinned by a 2000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure you never run dry during crucial meetings or extended business travel. Summing up, the Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 represents a consummate workhorse built for professionals seeking uncompromised mobile reliability.
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