Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart S1200
Lenovo A690
Performance
64.065.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.156.6
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart S1200 features a smaller 3.1-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A690 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart S1200 is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the A690 has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, along with double the RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A690 can record video at 480p, while the GSmart S1200 lacks specific video capabilities.
- The A690's battery capacity of 1500 mAh significantly exceeds the GSmart S1200's 1010 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
- Software-wise, the GSmart runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5, while the A690 operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart S1200
Lenovo A690
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)
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
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
512MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1010 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1010 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106 x 52 x 11.4 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.45 in)
124 x 65 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
102.5 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
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
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 Professional
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 Professional
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

