Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, April. Released 2014, April
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
Weight 190 g (6.70 oz)
SIM Dual SIM
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 255 h
Talk time Up to 12 h
MISC
Colors Black

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 Overall

The Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3, released in April 2014, offers a set of features that cater to users looking for a basic smartphone experience. With a 6.0-inch display, it provides ample screen real estate for browsing, watching videos, and gaming. The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chipset, paired with 1GB of RAM, which should deliver adequate performance for day-to-day tasks such as social media browsing and light multitasking.

Photography enthusiasts will find the 8 MP primary camera suitable for capturing everyday moments, while the 2 MP front camera caters to video calls and selfies. Storage needs are met with 8 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, allowing users to store photos, videos, and apps. The 3000 mAh battery is another highlight, offering a reasonable amount of usage time between charges.

Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3