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Gigabyte GSmart q60

Gigabyte GSmart q60

#10280
Maxwest Astro 3.5

Maxwest Astro 3.5

#6851

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart q60
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
28.661.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
11.733.2
Battery
1.614.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.330.2
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
10.621.8

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart q60, released in 2007, features a 2.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro 3.5, from 2015, has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering slightly better clarity.
  • In terms of performance, the GSmart q60 is powered by a 520MHz Intel XScale CPU and has 96MB of RAM, whereas the Astro 3.5 utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor with 512MB of RAM, providing a more responsive experience.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 can record video at 720p, which is superior to the GSmart's video capabilities.
  • The Astro 3.5 also has a 1400mAh battery, compared to the unspecified capacity of the GSmart, suggesting better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the GSmart runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, while the Astro 3.5 operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern and user-friendly interface.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart q60
Maxwest Astro 3.5

General

Release Date

2007
2015

Announced

2007
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)

CPU

Intel XScale PXA270 520MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

Memory

96MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP, AF
2 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

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

N/A
1400 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

111 x 64 x 14 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.55 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)

Weight

N/A
125 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
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 Professional
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity