Gigabyte GSmart MW998
#9698
Plum Sync 4.0b
#7644Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Plum Sync 4.0b
Performance
26.561.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
12.616.9
Battery
13.113.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.113.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.718.0
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 features a smaller 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Plum Sync 4.0b 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 Marvell PXA270 CPU at 520MHz and has 64MB RAM, whereas the Sync 4.0b utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 with 512MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The MW998's rear camera is 2 MP, offering slightly better resolution than the 1.3 MP camera on the Sync 4.0b, which also includes a 720p video recording option.
- Both devices have a 1300mAh battery, but the MW998 is heavier at 140g compared to the lighter 84.8g of the Sync 4.0b.
- Software-wise, the MW998 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Sync 4.0b operates on Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Plum Sync 4.0b
General
Release Date
2008
2015
Announced
2008
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Sync 4.0b X400
Display
Size
2.6"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
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)
124.5 x 63.5 x 10.4 mm (4.90 x 2.5 x 0.41 in)
Weight
140 g
84.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer