Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) vs Honor V40 5G (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express vs Honor V40 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 9:36 AM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:12 PM

Compare Honor V40 5G X Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Honor V40 5G (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (128GB)

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	vs	24 Advantages Honor V40 5G (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)16% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1236x2676 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+439 PPI112% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.72"49% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	V40 5G (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Express i8730 4G LTE, Samsung GT-i8730	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Honor
Release date	3/1/2013	1/22/2021
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.72 x 5.2 in)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	66W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	581 hours (24.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Beam • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered