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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 0.9 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 0.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Express I8730, if you care about…
- Weight
- 139.1 g
- against 196 g
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 1 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.1 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 132.2 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 139.1 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 63.1 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.3 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 19.3833 h | — |
| Standby time | 586 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 800 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 207 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2.861 :1 | — |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, microUSB, TV-out | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.73 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.33 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 1.37 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Express I8730 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
