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Gigabyte GSmart G1355

Gigabyte GSmart G1355

#7390
Plum Axe

Plum Axe

#7299

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Plum Axe
Performance
30.134.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.134.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.825.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.119.6

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart G1355 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi compared to the G1355's ~217 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the G1355 is powered by an 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Axe offers a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization.
  • The G1355 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Axe's 1400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Software-wise, the GSmart runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), while the Plum Axe operates on a more recent Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated user experience.
  • Build quality is also notable, with the G1355 weighing 168g and the Axe being lighter at 98g, contributing to a more portable feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Plum Axe

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2012

Description

N/A
Z401 - Single SIM Z400 - Dual SIM

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
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)

CPU

800 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531

Memory

1GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB 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
1400 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)

Weight

168 g
98 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual 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, Mi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
miniUSB

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)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass