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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Gigabyte GSmart MW998

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Gigabyte GSmart MW998 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Gigabyte GSmart MW998 X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 32Points
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Gigabyte GSmart MW998 Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

480x640

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 32 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs GSmart MW998} 2 Advantages Gigabyte GSmart MW998
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR331 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB
+16GB (9GB available)35 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)120%
Thinner		vs18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs480x640 pixels
+5"92%
Larger screen		vs2.6"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3000 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
294 PPIvs+308 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
 
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)GSmart MW998
Other model names红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BGigabyte GSmart MW998, Gigabyte MW998
Country or region availableChina
China		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiGigabyte
Release date10/1/20172/1/2008
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)55.5 x 110.5 millimeters (2.19 x 4.35 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI308 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatWindows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Marvell PXA270
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz Intel XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
RAM memory2GB LPDDR364MB
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+, AMR, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5		• Colors: Black
• Pocket Office
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Gigabyte GSmart MW998
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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