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Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

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Motorola XT928

Motorola XT928

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Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Motorola XT928
Performance
41.335.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.016.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.729.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.420.6

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a slightly lower pixel density compared to the Motorola XT928's 4.5-inch display at the same resolution, which results in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Simba SX1 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the XT928 has a dual-core CPU with 16GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the XT928 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 XT928's 1735 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
  • The software experience differs significantly, with the Simba SX1 running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and the XT928 on an older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), impacting app compatibility and user experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Simba SX1 being slightly heavier and larger than the XT928.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Motorola XT928

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
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)
134.8 x 67.6 x 9.9 mm (5.31 x 2.66 x 0.39 in)

Weight

165 g
149 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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps

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