Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
#5590
ZTE Boost Max+
#6181Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
ZTE Boost Max+
Performance
42.638.2
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.226.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.637.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.124.9
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Boost Max+ has a slightly smaller 5.7-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~258 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the GSmart Saga S3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Boost Max+ has a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Boost Max+ supports 1080p video recording, while the GSmart Saga S3 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Boost Max+ also has a larger 3400 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery of the GSmart Saga S3, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the GSmart Saga S3 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Boost Max+ is equipped with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the GSmart being slightly larger and lighter than the Boost Max+.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
ZTE Boost Max+
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-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)
165.1 x 82.6 x 10.2 mm (6.5 x 3.25 x 0.40 in)
Weight
190 g
194.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Yes