Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
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verykool s5036 Apollo
#5308Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
verykool s5036 Apollo
Performance
39.142.0
Camera
39.627.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
28.932.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.528.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and verykool s5036 Apollo both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the verykool model offers a more advanced software experience with Android 7.0 Nougat compared to the Arty A3's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, but the Apollo has an advantage with 8GB of storage and 8GB of RAM versus the Arty A3's 4GB storage and 4GB RAM.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Apollo includes a 5 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, while the build quality is similar, with the verykool being slightly lighter and thinner.
- Connectivity options are comparable, though the Apollo supports Wi-Fi Direct.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
verykool s5036 Apollo
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
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 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)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@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-Po 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)
144.5 x 73 x 10.4 mm (5.69 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
165 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.25 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer