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Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston

Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston

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Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate

Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate

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Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate
Performance
42.742.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
12.712.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.427.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.319.9

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the GSmart G1315 Skate has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Boston is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, compared to the Skate's 528 MHz ARM 11, which may offer marginally better performance in the Boston.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither includes optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
  • The Boston has a 1230 mAh battery, slightly less than the Skate's 1260 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The Boston runs on Android 1.6, while the Skate operates on a more advanced Android 2.2, providing a better software experience.
  • Overall, the Boston offers slightly better performance and battery capacity, while the Skate has a larger display and newer software.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate

General

Release Date

2010
2011

Announced

2010
2011

Description

Also known as GSmart G1305 Codfish
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1

CPU

600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11

GPU

Adreno 200
No

Memory

256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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

1230 mAh
1260 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1260 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

116 x 56.8 x 12.4 mm (4.57 x 2.24 x 0.49 in)
113.5 x 61.3 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.41 x 0.52 in)

Weight

118 g
118 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, white

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass