Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4
#5571
TCL 501
#4016Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4
TCL 501
Performance
49.165.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
17.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.157.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.236.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the TCL 501 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 1092 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Akta A4 is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the TCL 501 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek Helio G36 chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Akta A4 is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the TCL's 5 MP, although the TCL supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the Akta A4 at 1800 mAh and the TCL 501 at 3000 mAh, alongside faster charging at 10W for the TCL.
- Finally, the Akta A4 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the TCL 501 benefits from the latest Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Akta A4
TCL 501
General
Release Date
2014
2024, February 26
Announced
2014
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 1092 pixels (~203 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 73 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Weight
158 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue
Black, Glacial Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer