Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
verykool s5017Q Dorado
Performance
39.142.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.917.8
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
28.932.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.525.0
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and verykool s5017Q Dorado both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Arty A3 has 4GB of RAM compared to the Dorado's 8GB, which may lead to better multitasking on the latter despite both using the same Mediatek MT6582 chipset.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Dorado offers 1080p video recording and a superior 5 MP front camera, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Arty A3 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery, while the Dorado's battery capacity is 1850 mAh, which could affect longevity.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.2, with the Dorado being upgradable to Lollipop, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Arty A3 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Dorado, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
verykool s5017Q Dorado
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
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
Scratch-resistant glass
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
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, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
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)
148.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (5.84 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
161 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.45 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

