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| Global Score | |
| 49.3 | 53.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Gigabyte | Kyocera |
| Android 4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| -- | 2014-05-05 |
| 5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 inches | 5.02 x 2.50 x 0.43 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 4.90 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 540 x 960 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 294 pixels per inch | 245 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT6589T chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 1200 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX544 (384 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| -- | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 1.32 | 4.62 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.93 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | EV-DO A |
| SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 600 hours standby time 4.5 hours talk time | 193 hours standby time 14 hours talk time |
| 3.92 | 3.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Kyocera Hydro VIBE is slightly better than GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1, getting a 53.8 score against 49.3. The Kyocera Hydro VIBE is a lighter but thicker cellphone than GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1. Both of these phones work with Android OS, but Kyocera Hydro VIBE has a newer 4.4.2 version and GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1 has Android 4.2, so it gives some nice extra features.
GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1 features a more vivid display than Kyocera Hydro VIBE, because it has a higher resolution of 1280 x 720px, a just a little greater screen density and a bit larger display. GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1 has a little faster processing unit than Kyocera Hydro VIBE, although it has a weaker GPU and 512 MB lesser RAM, they both have 4 cpu cores.
The Kyocera Hydro VIBE features a very superior memory for apps and games than GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1. Both of them have a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 32 GB. Kyocera Hydro VIBE's battery life is just as good as the GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1 one. The Kyocera Hydro VIBE counts with just a bit better camera than GIGABYTE GSmart Sierra S1, although it has a camera in the back with a lot lower resolution.
In addition to being the best phone in our comparison, the Kyocera Hydro VIBE is also a lot cheaper, making this phone a no doubt choice.
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