Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
#5590
Lenovo S856
#5516Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Lenovo S856
Performance
42.643.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.637.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.127.5
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Lenovo S856's 5.5-inch screen, but both have the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset, while the Lenovo utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, with both having 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the GSmart has a higher 2 MP front camera compared to the S856's 1.6 MP.
- The GSmart also has a larger 3000 mAh battery versus the S856's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the GSmart runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the Lenovo operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Overall, the GSmart offers better battery capacity and front camera performance, while the Lenovo has a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Lenovo S856
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
151 x 77.8 x 9 mm (5.94 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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