Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
#7303
Micromax A117 Canvas Magnus
#5849Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Micromax A117 Canvas Magnus
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.754.6
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 and Micromax A117 Canvas Magnus both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Simba SX1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the Canvas Magnus utilizes a more capable quad-core Mediatek MT6589T, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Simba SX1 has a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the 12 MP on the Magnus, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity favors the Magnus with 2000 mAh versus the 1900 mAh of the SX1.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and offer similar connectivity options, but the Magnus includes Bluetooth 4.0, which is a newer standard than the Bluetooth 3.0 found in the SX1.
- Overall, the Magnus appears to offer slightly better performance and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Micromax A117 Canvas Magnus
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2.6GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
144 x 74 x 9 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes