i just recently upgraded to the i830 and i love it. I have a silver one and it's awesome, but the bronze ones are cool too. The phone is basically an i730 yes but smaller. I went from an i95 to this one and the differance is amazing. I guess everyone will have their own opinion on it but its worth checking out. I thought this phone was ugly at first and wanted the i730 but once i saw it in person i had to have it!