Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
ZTE Redbull V5 V9180
Performance
44.440.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.836.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.526.8
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 and ZTE Redbull V5 V9180 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Sierra S1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Redbull V5 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly lower 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, resulting in marginally better performance for the Sierra S1.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redbull V5 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Sierra S1.
- The Redbull V5 also has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Sierra S1, potentially providing better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Sierra S1 on version 4.2 and the Redbull V5 on 4.3, indicating a slight software advantage for the latter.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Sierra S1 being slightly heavier at 168g versus the 165g of the Redbull V5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
ZTE Redbull V5 V9180
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE V5 Red Bull
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
139 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Yellow, Black/Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

