Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Spice Stellar 520 (Mi
Performance
41.339.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.726.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.425.7
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1 features a solid build with dimensions of 144 x 73 x 9.5 mm and weighs 165g, while the Spice Stellar 520 is slightly lighter at 156g and has dimensions of 145 x 72.8 x 8.5 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, while the Stellar 520 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6582, giving the latter a slight edge in multitasking.
- The camera on the Simba SX1 has a higher resolution at 13 MP compared to the Stellar 520's 8 MP, although both have a 2 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity of the Stellar 520 is 2000 mAh, providing longer usage compared to the 1900 mAh battery of the Simba SX1.
- Finally, the Simba SX1 runs on Android 4.2, while the Stellar 520 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Spice Stellar 520 (Mi
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
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)
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)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
145 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Red/Yellow
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

