Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
LAUNCH
Announced 2013, April. Released 2013, April
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 136 x 67 x 9.7 mm (5.35 x 2.64 x 0.38 in)
Weight 150.5 g (5.29 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX531u
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 8 MP, AF
Features Dual-LED flash
Video 480p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
MISC
Colors Brown, Brown/White, Brown/Red
SAR EU 0.75 W/kg (head)
Price About 220 EUR

Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1 v2 Overall

The Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1 v2 is a device positioned in the lower midrange market, notable for its dual-SIM capabilities and robust design. The phone sports a 4.5″ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. While the resolution may not compete with higher-end devices, the display is praised for its vibrant colors and decent viewing angles, enhancing the user experience especially when browsing or viewing multimedia content.

Under the hood, the Maya M1 v2 is powered by a quad-core CPU and 1 GB of RAM, which theoretically provides ample power for everyday tasks. However, users may notice some lag in day-to-day operations, indicating that while the device offers a step up from entry-level smartphones, it might struggle to keep pace with more premium models. The Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean operating system delivers a largely stock experience, with a few tweaks from Gigabyte to enhance functionality, such as a unique camera interface and dual-SIM management settings.

Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1

Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1