Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart G1362
HTC Desire U
Performance
36.126.1
Camera
39.613.8
Display
34.143.3
Battery
16.116.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
29.227.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.218.3
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart G1362 features a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Desire U has a 4.0-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart G1362 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, whereas the Desire U has a 1.0 GHz CPU, which may result in better overall performance for the GSmart.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Desire U can record video at 480p at 30fps, while the GSmart does not specify video capabilities.
- The GSmart has a 1550 mAh battery, while the Desire U has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and lack stereo speakers, but the Desire U benefits from Bluetooth 4.0 compared to the GSmart's Bluetooth 3.0.
- The GSmart is heavier at 155g compared to the lighter 114g of the Desire U, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart G1362
HTC Desire U
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
HTC T327w for Chinа
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Super LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 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 MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
Memory
4GB 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
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1550 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1550 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.5 x 67.7 x 11 mm (5.22 x 2.67 x 0.43 in)
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
155 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White
White, Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

