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Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

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HTC Desire 616 dual sim

HTC Desire 616 dual sim

#6586

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