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Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

#7303
NIU Andy 5T

NIU Andy 5T

#5679

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
NIU Andy 5T
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 NIU Andy 5T both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
  • In terms of performance, the Simba SX1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, while the Andy 5T utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6582, providing a slight edge in multitasking for the latter.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Andy 5T supports 1080p video recording, compared to the unspecified video capabilities of the Simba SX1.
  • The Simba SX1 has a 1900 mAh battery, while the Andy 5T has a slightly smaller 1800 mAh battery, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Build quality favors the Andy 5T, which is lighter at 123g and slimmer at 6.9 mm, compared to the 165g and 9.5 mm thickness of the Simba SX1.
  • Software-wise, the Andy 5T runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, offering a more updated experience compared to the older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on the Simba SX1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
NIU Andy 5T

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
For MexicoSingle SIM: Andy C5TDual SIM: Andy 5T

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 MT6582 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
5 MP

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1900 mAh
1800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1800 mAh, non-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 69.7 x 6.9 mm (5.67 x 2.74 x 0.27 in)

Weight

165 g
123 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/White
White, Black, Blue, Red

Foldable

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 a/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 4.4.2 (KitKat)

OS Version

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes