Icemobile G5
#6682
Icemobile G8
#8118Category Breakdown
Icemobile G5
Icemobile G8
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
41.942.0
Display
67.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.052.9
Summary
- The Icemobile G5 and G8 both feature a 7.0" display, but the G5 uses a TFT panel while the G8 has an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles and color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the G5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the G8 utilizes a more efficient Mediatek MT6572 with a dual-core Cortex-A7.
- The G8 also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP with autofocus compared to the G5's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G5 at 3000 mAh, while the G8 has 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the G5 on Android 4.0 and the G8 on Android 4.4.2, indicating a slightly improved software experience in the G8.
- Overall, the G8 offers enhancements in display quality, camera capability, and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G5
Icemobile G8
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm (7.74 x 4.85 x 0.44 in)
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
345 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes