Gigabyte GSmart i
#10559
Lava Iris 356
#7068Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart i
Lava Iris 356
Performance
25.954.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.816.0
Battery
8.715.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
5.924.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
9.920.7
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart i features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Lava Iris 356 offers a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart i is powered by a 416 MHz Intel PXA272 CPU and has 64MB RAM, whereas the Iris 356 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with 512MB RAM, resulting in superior performance.
- The GSmart i's rear camera is 2.1 MP, compared to the Iris 356's 1.3 MP, but both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Iris 356 has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the GSmart i's 920 mAh, which may lead to better battery life.
- Software-wise, the GSmart i runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the Iris 356 operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the GSmart i is heavier at 130g with larger dimensions, while the Iris 356 is lighter at 112g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart i
Lava Iris 356
General
Release Date
2005
2014
Announced
2005
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel PXA272 416 MHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
920 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 920/1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106.2 x 53 x 19.5 mm (4.18 x 2.09 x 0.77 in)
116.9 x 62.5 x 12.6 mm (4.60 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
Weight
130 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Crystal White, Black, Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
1.2
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for PocketPC Phone Edition(AKU2)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity