Gigabyte GSmart S1200

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 – American version
Speed HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2009, February. Released 2009, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 106 x 52 x 11.4 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.45 in)
Weight 102.5 g (3.60 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 3.1 inches, 27.4 cm2 (~49.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~301 ppi density)
Smart Vision touch UI
G-Widget
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 Professional
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU 528 MHz ARM 11
GPU Adreno 130
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA videocall camera
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB miniUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Pocket Office
MP3/еAAC+/WMA/AMR player
WMV/MP4/3gp player
Organizer
Т9
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Po 1010 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 150 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
MISC
Colors Black

Gigabyte GSmart S1200 Overall

The Gigabyte GSmart S1200, launched in February 2009, stands out as a compact Windows Mobile smartphone, offering a blend of functionality and portability. Featuring a 3.1-inch display, it is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset, ensuring a smooth user experience with its 528MHz CPU and 288 MB RAM. The device is equipped with a 3.15MP primary camera, allowing for basic photography needs, although expectations should be tempered regarding image quality. Its connectivity suite includes GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, making it a versatile tool for navigation and internet browsing on the go.

Despite its modest 1010 mAh battery, the S1200 is designed for those who need essential smartphone capabilities without the bulk or expense of more advanced models. The device runs on the older Windows Mobile platform, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the smartphone era’s early days. Its user interface, complemented by Adobe Flash, provides a unique experience compared to the contemporary Android and iOS systems.

Gigabyte GSmart S1200