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Pantech Renue (P6030) vs Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)

Side by side comparison between Pantech Renue vs Samsung Galaxy Express phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) Compare Pantech Renue X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Renue (P6030)} 1 Advantage Pantech Renue (P6030) vs Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
185MBvs+8GB (5GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
125 PPIvs+207 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
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ModelRenue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Other model namesAT&T Pantech Renue P6030, Pantech Re-NueGalaxy Express i8730 4G LTE, Samsung GT-i8730
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPantechSamsung
Release date7/29/20123/1/2013
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 99 millimeters (2.48 x 3.9 in)69.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.72 x 5.2 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)125 PPI207 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core Qualcomm QSC 6270 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage185MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours11.5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)581 hours (24.2 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Brew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)
• Facebook, Twitter
• 67% recyclable materials
• Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity proof
• Java framework
• Colors: White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Beam
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Renue (P6030)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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