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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) vs Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Express phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Express X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) 03Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 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)

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Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) vs Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+139 grams (4.87 ounces)6%
Lighter
11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+2000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
ModelGalaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Xcover 2 S7710, Samsung GT-S7710Galaxy Express i8730 4G LTE, Samsung GT-i8730
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAustralia
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/20133/1/2013
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)67.7 x 130.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.14 in)69.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.72 x 5.2 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)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 / Upload14.4/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (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

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours11.5 hours
Standby370 hours (15.4 days)581 hours (24.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Red
• Samsung TouchWiz UX 5.0
• DNSe
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Beam
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 0.51W/kg (body)feature not registered
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