Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
30.133.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.134.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.823.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.119.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1355 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G1355 is equipped with an 800 MHz ARM 11 processor and 1GB RAM, whereas the G312 offers a more powerful 1.4 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging support.
- The GSmart runs on Android 2.3.4, while the Ascend operates on a more recent Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the G312, as it is lighter at 140g and slightly slimmer at 10.5 mm compared to the G1355's 168g and 11.5 mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
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)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
168 g
140 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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

