Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Lenovo P700i
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2 and Lenovo P700i both feature a 4.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Roma R2 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6572 chipset and a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the P700i uses a slightly older MT6577 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, giving the Roma R2 a slight edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the P700i includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Roma R2 lacks these features.
- The P700i also has a significantly larger battery capacity of 2500 mAh compared to the Roma R2's 1400 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Roma R2 runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the P700i operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
- Overall, the P700i offers better battery life and camera capabilities, while the Roma R2 has a slightly more powerful processor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Lenovo P700i
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 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
1400 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
Weight
N/A
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Dark Blue, White
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

