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Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3

#5590
Tecno Pop 3 Plus

Tecno Pop 3 Plus

#4540

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
Performance
42.655.3
Camera
39.629.8
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.643.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.132.7

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Pop 3 Plus has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Saga S3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Pop 3 Plus utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, offering improved processing capabilities.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Pop 3 Plus supports 1080p video recording, while the Saga S3 does not specify video capabilities.
  • The Pop 3 Plus also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery of the Saga S3, enhancing its longevity.
  • Lastly, the Saga S3 runs on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, while the Pop 3 Plus operates on Android 9.0 (Pie) with HIOS 5.5, providing a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Tecno Pop 3 Plus

General

Release Date

2014
2019

Announced

2014
2019

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-400MP2
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
8 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, HDR

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh

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)
166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)

Weight

190 g
180.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Midnight Black, Vacation Blue, Hillier Purple

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE

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 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity