Gigabyte GSmart G1355
#7390
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7226Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Performance
30.139.8
Camera
39.612.7
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.217.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
28.828.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.119.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1355 and Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 both feature a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy Core offers a more advanced dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz compared to the G1355's single-core 800 MHz CPU, resulting in better performance.
- In terms of camera, both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Core has a wider aperture of f/2.6, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Galaxy Core also has a larger battery capacity at 1800 mAh versus the G1355's 1500 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Galaxy Core being lighter and featuring a glass front, while the G1355 is heavier and made primarily of plastic.
- Finally, the Galaxy Core runs on a more recent Android version (4.1.2 Jelly Bean) compared to the G1355's Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 203
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1500 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 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)
129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 b/g/n, hotspot
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass