Gigabyte GSmart MW998
#5431
Icemobile Apollo 3G
#4386Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Icemobile Apollo 3G
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.856.6
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 features a more advanced display with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels compared to the Icemobile Apollo 3G's 480 x 320 pixels, though both have a 2.6-inch TFT screen.
- In terms of performance, the MW998 is equipped with a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU, while the Apollo 3G has a faster 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, along with more RAM at 512MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the software experience differs significantly, with the MW998 running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 and the Apollo 3G on Android 4.2.2, which offers a more modern interface.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the MW998 at 1300mAh compared to the Apollo 3G's 1200mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The build quality of the Apollo 3G is lighter and thinner, weighing 100g and measuring 12.4mm in thickness, while the MW998 is heavier at 140g and thicker at 18.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Icemobile Apollo 3G
General
Release Date
2008
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm (4.35 x 2.19 x 0.73 in)
110.5 x 64.5 x 12.4 mm (4.35 x 2.54 x 0.49 in)
Weight
140 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes