Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Lenovo A6000
Performance
41.347.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.020.8
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
27.740.4
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
25.434.3
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 features a sturdy build with a weight of 165g and dimensions of 144 x 73 x 9.5 mm, while the Lenovo A6000 is lighter at 128g and slightly more compact at 141 x 70 x 8.2 mm.
- Both devices have 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, whereas the A6000 has a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 410, along with 8GB of RAM compared to the Simba's 4GB.
- The camera on the Simba SX1 is superior with a 13 MP rear camera, while the A6000 has an 8 MP rear camera, both lacking optical image stabilization.
- The A6000 also has a larger 2300mAh battery compared to the 1900mAh in the Simba SX1, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Simba runs on Android 4.2, while the A6000 benefits from a slightly newer Android 4.4.4, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Lenovo A6000
General
Release Date
2013
2015, January 28
Announced
2013
2015, January 09
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)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 306
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 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)
141 x 70 x 8.2 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

