Gigabyte GSmart Essence specifications

4.50" IPS LCD480×8545MP Camera2000mAhSC7731 28.00nm4-core @ 1.3 GHz512 MB RAM
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The Gigabyte GSmart Essence is a 2015 ultra-entry-level Android 4.4 smartphone from Gigabyte. It sports a compact 4.5-inch WVGA IPS LCD display and runs on the Spreadtrum SC7731 with just 512MB RAM and 8GB expandable storage. Its lightweight 125g build and small 134mm height make it comfortable for one-handed use, targeting first-time smartphone buyers on the tightest budgets.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Compact 4.5-inch form factor ideal for one-handed use
  • Pro: Lightweight at just 125g
  • Pro: Dual SIM support
  • Pro: MicroSDHC storage expansion
  • Pro: Gyroscope sensor for a very entry-level device

Weaknesses

  • Con: Android 4.4 with no security updates for years
  • Con: Only 512MB RAM severely limits multitasking
  • Con: 480x854 WVGA display below HD
  • Con: 5MP fixed-focus rear camera only
  • Con: Small 2000mAh battery

Full Specifications

Display

4.50"
Screen Size
0.4MP
Resolution
Size
4.50 inches
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels
Aspect Ratio
240:427
Pixel Density
218 ppi
Technology
IPS LCD
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch

Chipset & Memory

SC7731
Chipset
28nm
Process
512MB
RAM
Chipset
SC7731 (28nm)
Manufacturer
Unisoc
Process
28 nm
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
RAM
512 MB
Storage
8 GB

Camera

5MP
Main Camera
2MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP

Battery

2000 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh

Design

125g
Weight
134x67x8.8
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 8.8 mm
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)
Colors
Black, White

Connectivity

2.1, EDR
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
WiFi
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0
GPS
GPS

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
2G
GSM
Network Bands
GSM: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900); WCDMA: 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900)

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