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Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1

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Spice Stellar 520 (Mi

Spice Stellar 520 (Mi

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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