Gigabyte GSmart Aku A1
#7522
Lava A68
#7440Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Aku A1
Lava A68
Performance
39.034.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.917.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.727.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.518.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Aku A1 and Lava A68 both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart Aku A1 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6589 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the Lava A68 has 8GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The GSmart Aku A1 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Lava A68's 1750 mAh, which may affect overall usage time.
- The GSmart runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Lava A68 operates on a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), suggesting a more updated software experience for the latter.
- Build quality shows the GSmart is heavier and thicker compared to the lighter and slimmer Lava A68.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Aku A1
Lava A68
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA, LED flash
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 67 x 12.4 mm (5.35 x 2.64 x 0.49 in)
134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
147.7 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, EDR
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer