Gigabyte GSmart MW998
#5431
Micromax A36 Bolt
#4388Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Micromax A36 Bolt
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 compact build with a 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, offering a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Micromax A36 Bolt has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the MW998 is powered by a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU and has 64MB RAM, whereas the A36 Bolt has a more capable 1.0 GHz Spreadtrum SC6820 processor with 512MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A36 Bolt benefits from a more modern Android 2.3 OS, compared to the MW998's Windows Mobile 6.0.
- The MW998's battery capacity is 1300mAh, slightly lower than the A36 Bolt's 1500mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Connectivity options are similar, but the A36 Bolt supports Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, offering a slight edge in wireless capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Micromax A36 Bolt
General
Release Date
2008
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
Spreadtrum SC6820
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-300
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 256MB 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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 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)
N/A
Weight
140 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes