Gigabyte GSmart S1200
#8397
Karbonn A3
#7392Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart S1200
Karbonn A3
Performance
44.851.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
11.216.0
Battery
11.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.719.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.319.1
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart S1200 features a smaller 3.1-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a sharper display compared to the Karbonn A3's 4.0-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart S1200 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, while the A3 has a more modern 1.0 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The GSmart S1200 has a smaller 1010 mAh battery, whereas the A3 has a larger 1400 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- The GSmart runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5, while the A3 operates on Android 2.3.6, indicating a more user-friendly software experience on the latter.
- In terms of build quality, the GSmart is slightly heavier at 102.5g compared to the A3's 90g, with the A3 being thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart S1200
Karbonn A3
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~301 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1010 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1010 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 52 x 11.4 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.45 in)
113 x 61 x 13.5 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.53 in)
Weight
102.5 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 Professional
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer