Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
Performance
41.345.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
18.018.9
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
27.730.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.423.1
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 and HTC Desire 616 dual sim 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 Simba SX1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, while the Desire 616 utilizes an octa-core Mediatek MT6592, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Simba SX1 has a higher resolution at 13 MP compared to the 8 MP of the Desire 616, although the latter supports 1080p video recording.
- The Desire 616 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2000 mAh versus the 1900 mAh of the Simba SX1, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2, but the Desire 616 includes HTC's Sense UI 5.5, enhancing the software experience with additional features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Simba SX1 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Desire 616.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-450MP4
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 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
1900 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
142 x 71.9 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
165 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, aptX, EDR
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

