Gigabyte GSmart Essence
#6166
LG Optimus Black (White version)
#7405Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
33.432.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.129.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.919.0
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Essence features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG Optimus Black has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart Essence is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, compared to the Optimus Black's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Black supports 720p video recording, whereas the GSmart Essence does not specify video resolution.
- The GSmart Essence has a 1600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1500 mAh battery in the Optimus Black, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the GSmart Essence runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Optimus Black originally shipped with Android 2.2 Froyo but is upgradable to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, providing a more modern experience on the GSmart Essence.
- Build quality is comparable, with the GSmart Essence being slightly larger and heavier than the Optimus Black.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
LG Optimus Black (White version)
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
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
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 8.8 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
125 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass