Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3
#7945
Maxwest Virtue Z5
#6862Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Rey R3
Maxwest Virtue Z5
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes