Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2013, June. Released 2013, October
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 145.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX544
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video 720p
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 2000 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 600 h
Talk time Up to 4 h 30 min
MISC
Colors Black/White
Price About 220 EUR

Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 Overall

The Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1, introduced in 2013, is a mid-range smartphone that caters to users seeking a balance between functionality and affordability. Sporting a 5.0-inch display, it offers a decent screen size for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek MT6589 chipset, coupled with 1GB of RAM, which suggests moderate performance capable of handling everyday tasks and some light multitasking.

Photography enthusiasts would find the 13 MP primary camera adequate for capturing moments with reasonable clarity and detail, while the 2 MP front-facing camera serves basic selfie and video calling needs. With a 2000 mAh battery, users can expect a day’s worth of usage under typical conditions, although heavy usage might require a mid-day charge. Storage is on the lower end, with 4 GB of internal memory, but it includes a microSD slot for expansion, catering to users who need more space for their files and apps.

Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1