Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
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Maxwest Virtue Z5
#6778Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Maxwest Virtue Z5
Performance
39.138.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.926.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.522.1
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and Maxwest Virtue Z5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The GSmart Arty A3 has an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, while the Virtue Z5 also has an 8 MP rear camera but lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity differs, with the Arty A3 at 2000 mAh and the Virtue Z5 at 2300 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and lack advanced features like HDR or wireless charging, providing a basic software experience.
- The GSmart Arty A3 is slightly heavier at 165g compared to the 140g of the Virtue Z5, which may influence user preference for build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Maxwest Virtue Z5
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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 MT6582M (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
4GB 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
VGA
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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
147 x 75 x 9.3 mm (5.79 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
165 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-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
2.0
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity