Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
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Maxwest Astro 5s
#6412Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Maxwest Astro 5s
Performance
39.142.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.930.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.523.8
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and Maxwest Astro 5s both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Arty A3 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6582 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the Astro 5s has a slightly newer MT6580M chipset and 8GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera without OIS and a 2 MP front camera, but the Astro 5s supports video recording at 720p@30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available on either device.
- The Arty A3 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Astro 5s benefits from a more recent Android 5.1, which may enhance the overall software experience.
- Build-wise, the Astro 5s is slightly lighter and more compact than the Arty A3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Maxwest Astro 5s
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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 MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
144.4 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
165 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Pink Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual 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 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity