Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
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Plum Gator 3
#5494Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Plum Gator 3
Performance
39.141.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.929.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.527.6
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Gator 3 has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Gator 3 has 8GB of RAM compared to the Arty A3's 4GB, potentially enhancing multitasking performance.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Gator 3 has a lower resolution 1.3 MP selfie camera versus the Arty A3's 2 MP.
- In terms of battery life, the Gator 3 has a larger 2400 mAh capacity compared to the Arty A3's 2000 mAh.
- The Arty A3 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Gator 3 benefits from a more recent Android 6.0, providing a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Plum Gator 3
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z405
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (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)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
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
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2400 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)
137.5 x 74 x 16.7 mm (5.41 x 2.91 x 0.66 in)
Weight
165 g
146.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Orange/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity