Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
HP Pre 3
Performance
30.147.6
Camera
39.614.1
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.212.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.829.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.114.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1355 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HP Pre 3 has a smaller 3.58-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 261 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G1355 is powered by an 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Pre 3 has a more capable 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 8GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking and overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pre 3 can record video at 720p, offering superior video quality.
- The G1355 has a 1500 mAh battery compared to the Pre 3's 1230 mAh, providing slightly longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the GSmart runs on Android 2.3.4, while the Pre 3 operates on HP webOS 2.2, which may offer a different user experience and app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G1355 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Pre 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
HP Pre 3
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.58"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~261 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
1500 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.8 x 69.8 x 11.5 mm (5.11 x 2.75 x 0.45 in)
111 x 64 x 16 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.63 in)
Weight
168 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
HP webOS 2.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

