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Gigabyte GSmart MS820

Gigabyte GSmart MS820

#8950
Gionee Pioneer P2

Gionee Pioneer P2

#8629

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart MS820
Gionee Pioneer P2
Performance
31.729.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
11.216.9
Battery
13.116.7
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
20.530.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.714.6

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart MS820 features a compact build with a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the Gionee Pioneer P2 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display, offering a slightly higher resolution and better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the MS820 is powered by a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU and has 128MB of RAM, which is significantly lower than the dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 4GB of RAM found in the Pioneer P2.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pioneer P2 can record video at 720p, whereas the MS820 lacks detailed video capabilities.
  • The GSmart MS820 has a 1300mAh battery, while the Gionee offers a larger 1700mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the MS820 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, whereas the Pioneer P2 operates on Android 4.2, offering a more modern software experience.
  • Overall, the Gionee Pioneer P2 presents superior specifications across most categories.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart MS820
Gionee Pioneer P2

General

Release Date

2009
2013

Announced

2008
2013

Description

GSmart MW720 for Russia
N/A

Display

Size

2.8"
4"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT

Resolution

480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 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

N/A
N/A

CPU

Marvell PXA270 520MHz
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

Memory

128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1700 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

116 x 59 x 14.1 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.56 in)
126 x 64.4 x 11.2 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.44 in)

Weight

105 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Dark Gray
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.36 W/kg (head)     0.73 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass