Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
#6022
XOLO Era
#6043Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
XOLO Era
Performance
39.133.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.929.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.525.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and XOLO Era 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 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6582 chipset and a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the Spreadtrum 7731 at 1.2 GHz in the Era, although the Era has more RAM at 8GB versus the Arty A3's 4GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, offering comparable photography capabilities.
- The Arty A3 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Era has a marginally larger 2100 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Arty A3 is slightly larger and heavier than the Era, which may affect handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
XOLO Era
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
For India
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)
Spreadtrum 7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
143 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.63 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
Weight
165 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1
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