Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Guru (White Edition)
Meizu C9
Performance
57.048.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
58.971.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.543.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.931.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Guru (White Edition) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Meizu C9's 5.45-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart Guru is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Meizu C9 uses a less powerful Unisoc SC9832E at 1.3 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Meizu C9 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the GSmart Guru.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The GSmart Guru runs on Android 4.2.2, whereas the Meizu C9 offers a more modern experience with Android 8.0 and Flyme UI, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the GSmart Guru being slightly heavier at 165g compared to the C9's 150g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Guru (White Edition)
Meizu C9
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-820MP1
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
146.2 x 71.2 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
165 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

