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Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3

Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3

#6164
Maxwest Virtue Z5

Maxwest Virtue Z5

#6778

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3
Maxwest Virtue Z5
Performance
35.938.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
17.420.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.626.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.922.1

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Maxwest Virtue Z5 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Rey R3 is equipped with a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Virtue Z5 utilizes a more capable quad-core Mediatek MT6582M chipset.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Virtue Z5 supports video recording at 720p@30fps, which the Rey R3 does not specify.
  • The Rey R3 has a smaller 1800 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh battery in the Virtue Z5, potentially offering less usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Rey R3 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Virtue Z5 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a slightly more updated experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Rey R3 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Virtue Z5.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3
Maxwest Virtue Z5

General

Release Date

2014
2014

Announced

2014
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

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

1800 mAh
2300 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

136 x 66 x 10.5 mm (5.35 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
147 x 75 x 9.3 mm (5.79 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)

Weight

138 g
140 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White, Blue, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
2.0

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity