BLU Grand M3
#5105
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
#6022Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M3
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Performance
49.439.1
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.728.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.325.5
Summary
- The BLU Grand M3 features a slightly larger 5.34-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, compared to the Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3's 5.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with 1GB RAM, while the Arty A3 uses a Mediatek MT6582 with the same RAM capacity but a slightly older CPU architecture.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand M3 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP versus the Arty A3's 2 MP.
- The Grand M3 has a 2500 mAh battery, offering more capacity than the Arty A3's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Grand M3 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated experience compared to the Arty A3's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- Build quality is comparable, with the Grand M3 being slightly lighter at 154g versus the Arty A3's 165g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M3
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.34"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~201 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
Weight
154 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity