Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
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Motorola MT917
#7137Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Motorola MT917
Performance
41.335.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.016.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.726.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.420.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Motorola MT917 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Simba SX1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the MT917's dual-core processor and 16GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the MT917 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Simba SX1 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Simba SX1 has a 1900 mAh battery, slightly larger than the MT917's 1735 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The GSmart runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more recent software experience compared to the MT917's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality favors the MT917 with a lighter weight of 139g and a slimmer profile at 8.5 mm, compared to the 165g and 9.5 mm thickness of the Simba SX1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Motorola MT917
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
For China Telecom
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB
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
Front Camera
2 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1735 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
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)
132.5 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.22 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass