Gigabyte GSmart MS800
#9445
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MS800
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
26.526.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
9.539.1
Battery
13.111.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
18.711.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.313.2
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MS800 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher color depth of 16M colors, resulting in better color representation.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart MS800 is powered by a 520 MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU and has 64MB of RAM, whereas the RIZR Z8 utilizes a 300 MHz TI OMAP 2420 CPU with 77MB of RAM, giving it a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, while the GSmart MS800 does not specify video capabilities.
- The GSmart MS800 is equipped with a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the RIZR Z8's 1030 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the GSmart runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the RIZR Z8 operates on Symbian 9.2 with UIQ 3.1, providing different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
- Overall, both phones exhibit solid build quality, but the GSmart MS800 offers a larger display and battery capacity, while the RIZR Z8 has advantages in color depth and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MS800
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59 x 15 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
133 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A