Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
#7361
HTC Hero CDMA
#7510Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
HTC Hero CDMA
Performance
42.744.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
12.715.2
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
25.423.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.318.5
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston and HTC Hero CDMA both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Hero supports 65K colors compared to the Boston's 256K.
- In terms of performance, the Boston is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Hero has a slightly lower 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization.
- The Hero has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Boston's 1230 mAh.
- The Boston runs on Android 1.6, whereas the Hero operates on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, providing a more refined software experience.
- Build-wise, the Boston is slightly thicker and lighter than the Hero, which is marginally heavier and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
HTC Hero CDMA
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
N/A
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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 x 56 x 14 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.55 in)
Weight
118 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass