Gigabyte GSmart MW998
#9698
Plum Orbit
#10447Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Plum Orbit
Performance
26.53.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
12.67.3
Battery
13.111.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.124.2
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.710.2
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 features a smaller 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a sharper display compared to the Plum Orbit's 3.2-inch screen with 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the MW998 is powered by a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU and has 64MB of RAM, while the Orbit uses a 416MHz Mediatek MT6516 CPU with no RAM specified, suggesting better multitasking capabilities for the MW998.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but neither offers a selfie camera.
- The MW998 has a slightly larger 1300mAh battery compared to the Orbit's 1100mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- The MW998 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Orbit operates on Android 2.3.1, offering a more modern software experience with the latter.
- Build-wise, the MW998 is heavier at 140g and bulkier than the lighter and slimmer Orbit, which weighs 92g and has a more compact form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Plum Orbit
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT resistive touchscreen
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1300 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm (4.35 x 2.19 x 0.73 in)
104 x 57.3 x 11 mm (4.09 x 2.26 x 0.43 in)
Weight
140 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer