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Gigabyte GSmart MW998#9698

Released: 2008

Gigabyte GSmart MW998

Overall Score

11.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#9698)11.7
Performance(#8762)26.5
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#11528)12.6
Battery(#8125)13.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#10550)6.1
Audio(#11169)0.0

Comparisons Featuring Gigabyte GSmart MW998

Short Review

  • The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 features a compact design with dimensions of 110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm and a weight of 140g, making it portable but somewhat bulky.
  • Its 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen offers a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, delivering a pixel density of approximately 308 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Marvell PXA270 CPU clocked at 520MHz, paired with 64MB of RAM and 256MB of ROM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera is 2 MP with autofocus, capable of video recording, but there is no front-facing camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity stands at 1300mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • Running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, the software experience may feel dated compared to modern smartphones.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The device does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack, which may affect audio experience.
  • Overall, the GSmart MW998 is a basic smartphone with limited features and performance, suitable for essential tasks.
  • Its design and build quality reflect its 2008 release, making it less competitive in today's market.

Specifications

General

Release Date2008
Announced2008
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size2.6"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUMarvell PXA270 520MHz
GPUN/A
Memory64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera2 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1300 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm (4.35 x 2.19 x 0.73 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth2.0
NFC
USBminiUSB 1.1
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A