Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
#7361
HTC Hero
#8569Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
HTC Hero
Performance
42.744.8
Camera
39.611.2
Display
33.222.1
Battery
12.713.6
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
25.422.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.314.8
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston and HTC Hero both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the G1305 supports 256K colors compared to the Hero's 65K, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the G1305 is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Hero has a slightly lower 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Hero's video recording is limited to CIF@15fps, while the G1305 can record video without specified limitations.
- The G1305 has a 1230 mAh battery, slightly less than the Hero's 1350 mAh, which may impact overall battery life.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the G1305 on Android 1.6 and the Hero on Android 1.5 with Sense UI, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G1305 being slightly thicker and lighter than the Hero.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
HTC Hero
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Also known as GSmart G1305 Codfish
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB RAM
288MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
Weight
118 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 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 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass