Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
#7361
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
#7031Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
Performance
42.762.2
Camera
39.614.1
Display
33.216.0
Battery
12.712.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.430.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.320.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Live with Walkman is superior with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 320MB RAM compared to the G1305's 600 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking and responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Live with Walkman can record video at 720p, while the G1305 lacks this capability.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the G1305 at 1230 mAh versus 1200 mAh in the Live with Walkman, but both lack fast charging.
- The G1305 runs on Android 1.6, while the Live with Walkman starts on Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G1305 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Live with Walkman.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Boston
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as GSmart G1305 Codfish
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
256MB RAM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
106 x 56.5 x 14.2 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
Weight
118 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass