Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150
Performance
49.133.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.217.7
Battery
17.422.4
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
32.135.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.217.2
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150 has a larger 5.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~190 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Akta A4 is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6592 processor, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core CPU in the Mega 5.8.
- The Akta A4's rear camera is superior at 13 MP versus the Mega's 8 MP, although the Mega can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also a point of difference, with the Mega 5.8 having a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Akta A4's 1800 mAh.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Akta A4 on KitKat and the Mega on Jelly Bean, but the Mega includes Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Mega Duos I9152 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 73 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
162.6 x 82.4 x 9 mm (6.40 x 3.24 x 0.35 in)
Weight
158 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue
White, Black, Plum Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

