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GSMArena team, 17 June 2010

A smart duo


Gigabyte GSmart S1205 review: A smart duo

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  • User reviews
  • GSmart S1205

1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Unboxing, 360-degree view, design and construction
  3. 3. Smart Pack user interface. performance benchmarks
  4. 4. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  5. 5. Multimedia: images, music, video, audio quality, FM radio
  6. 6. Camera, connectivity, web browser
  7. 7. Organizer and apps, conclusion
  8.  
  9. Gigabyte GSmart S1205 specification
  10. User opinions and reviews
  11. Review comments (20)

Gigabyte Windows Mobile Touch UI Dual SIM

Introduction

Dual-SIM smartphones are hard to get by. The Gigabyte GSmart S1205 is a fresh addition to that scarce product line, but doesn’t take its unique selling point as a license to empty your wallet. A well built phone, the GSmart is sturdy as a work horse – and probably as good looking. But that’s not the point – at this price you won’t look it in the mouth. It’s a straight deal: a dual SIM PocketPC within budget. The home-brewed Smart Pack user interface on top of the Windows Mobile 6.5 is the only bonus feature.

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Gigabyte GSmart S1205 official photos

The GSmart S1205 hits the market a few months before the release of the new Windows Phone 7 OS and must fight among a slew of Android handsets. But it has one powerful weapon – dual-SIM dual standby support. We are sure there are many people out there who have to lug around both their home and work phones and would welcome a one-device solution. Their choice has always been limited and Gigabyte are pleased to offer a solution. The GSmart S1205 seems to have a whole niche all to itself. Let’s look at how it’s gonna handle it.

Key features

  • 3.2" 65K-color resistive touchscreen at WQVGA resolution
  • Dual-SIM dual standby quad-band GSM/EDGE support
  • Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS with Smart Pack UI
  • MediaTek MT6516 416MHz CPU
  • 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
  • 3 megapixel fixed-focus camera and VGA@30fps video
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • FM radio with RDS
  • Stereo Bluetooth 2.1, standard microUSB port
  • GPS receiver
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Office document viewer and editor
  • Good audio quality

Main disadvantages

  • Low-end display resolution
  • Poor sunlight legibility
  • Smudge-prone screen surface
  • No 3G connectivity
  • No Back button
  • Task manager buried deep in the Settings menu

The lack of 3G support is perhaps the most important drawback. Still, there is EDGE to cover data connections and Wi-Fi for heavy use, which should be enough for most. The three megapixel fixed-focus camera is perhaps more of a disadvantage rather than a key feature. But dual-SIM smartphone shoppers are not quite likely to care about imaging anyway.

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GSmart S1205 live shots

Gigabyte have made their own custom interface – the Smart Pack UI. It adds some fancy homescreens to offset the rather boring Windows Mobile looks. The new UI is not in the same league as the heavily customized HTC Sense, but still manages to impress. We are not talking a high-end smartphone here after all.

But let’s cut the foreplay. Follow us on the next page to see what the GSmart S1205 is made of.

Next Page » 2. Unboxing, 360-degree view, design and construction
1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Unboxing, 360-degree view, design and construction
  3. 3. Smart Pack user interface. performance benchmarks
  4. 4. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  5. 5. Multimedia: images, music, video, audio quality, FM radio
  6. 6. Camera, connectivity, web browser
  7. 7. Organizer and apps, conclusion
  8.  
  9. Gigabyte GSmart S1205 specification
  10. User opinions and reviews
  11. Review comments (20)

Reviews Gigabyte GSmart S1205 review
  • Comments (20)
  • User reviews
  • GSmart S1205

Gigabyte GSmart S1205 review: A smart duo - Reader comments

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  • Bishop casey
  • HDQ
  • 25 Jun 2012

my hand set also broken, no one can help me to repair bbroken lcd. anyone there who could say something?

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  • Anonymous
  • SX1
  • 17 Apr 2011

LCD was broken. I cant repair it. It's very expensive for repairing - 100 euros!!!

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  • Jayaram
  • utV
  • 12 Feb 2011

Gigabyte GSMART S1205 is the best dual sim available with all the features of a mobile (except 3G and front camera). Its connectivity is super in both the sim. You will not miss any call any where. The sound volume though low is very clear. In distur...

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