Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate
#7236
HTC HD mini
#8724Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate
HTC HD mini
Performance
42.244.3
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.222.1
Battery
12.812.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.624.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.914.3
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the HTC HD mini has a 3.2-inch TFT display with 65K colors, offering better color depth in the GSmart.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart is equipped with a 528 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the HD mini has a faster 600 MHz CPU and 384MB RAM, providing a smoother experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HD mini can record video at 480p@30fps, while the GSmart lacks video capabilities.
- The GSmart has a 1260 mAh battery, slightly larger than the HD mini's 1200 mAh, but both lack advanced charging features.
- The GSmart runs on Android 2.2, while the HD mini operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, resulting in different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the GSmart is bulkier at 13.3 mm thick compared to the slimmer 11.7 mm of the HD mini, although both are lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate
HTC HD mini
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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 MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
384MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1260 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1260 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.5 x 61.3 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.41 x 0.52 in)
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 in)
Weight
118 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi router
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional, Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity