Gigaset GS Series

Processor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio A22 MT6761, Mediatek Helio 20 Helio P23 MT6763V, Mediatek MT6737, Mediatek MT6739, Mediatek MT6750, Mediatek Mediatek Helio 20 Helio A25, Mediatek Mediatek Helio G Helio G85, Mediatek Mediatek Helio P70, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, UNISOC SC9863A
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, Imagination PowerVR GE8100, Imagination PowerVR GE8300, Imagination PowerVR GE8320, PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322, Qualcomm Adreno 308, Qualcomm Adreno 505
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.20 inch, 5.50 inch, 5.70 inch, 6.10 inch, 6.18 inch, 6.30 inch
Weight: 0.139kg, 0.145kg, 0.149kg, 0.15kg, 0.154kg, 0.16kg, 0.172kg, 0.174kg, 0.1745kg, 0.18kg, 0.19kg, 0.205kg, 0.206kg, 0.21kg
Price: 110, 119, 149, 169, 179, 200, 229, 249, 250, 269, 299, 300 euro
price: 83%, performance: 56%, features: 54%, display: 74%, mobility: 112%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 95%

 

Gigaset GS160

Recently, the German-based manufacturer Gigaset has announced a new entry-level mobile phone – the GS160. Its chassis is made of light but durable plastic, with a metal frame surrounding the edges. The texture of the body feels good to the touch, and its curved back allows the device to nest firmly in the palms making it perfect for one-handed use. The GS160 is a compact phone, measuring 9.5 x 144 x 72.3 mm. Not many phones are as light as the GS160, it weighs a little over 136 g. The back cover of the phone can be detached to reveal a removable 2500 mAh lithium-ion battery, which delivers a runtime of 440 hours.

The GS160 features a 5-inch 5-point capacitive touchscreen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display features a pixel resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 294 PPI. While the GS160 has a maximum brightness rating of 400 nits, the screen is not optimized for wide angle viewing. Other than supporting a 3.5 mm headset jack and dual SIM functions, Gigaset has surprisingly bestowed the GS160 a fingerprint scanner at the back of the device. The fingerprint scanner is not commonly found in devices within the GS160’s price range, yet it does the job well and the phone is unlocked deftly with a touch.

Resting above the fingerprint scanner is the phone’s 13MP primary camera and it is outfitted with a LED flash light, auto focus capabilities and an aperture of f/2.2, allowing the GS160 to snap great shots even in low light conditions. In addition, the GS160 comes with a 5 MP secondary front camera for selfies and video calls. The GS160 runs on Android’s latest v.6 Marshmallow operating system and uses Mediatek MT6737 quad core processor clocked at 1.25 GHz. The phone’s graphics adapter is an ARM Mali-T720 MP2, which can handle casual games at low to medium settings. However, the GS160 comes only with 1 GB of RAM, less than half of the memory compared to other competitors in the same price range. While the phone is not meant to tackle graphics-heavy games or media content, office work and light internet surfing should not be an issue. The GS160 also comes with an 16 GB of internal storage. If this is insufficient, the capacity can be expanded up to 128GB via its card slot. Considering its specs, the Gigaset GS160 will only be practical for people with very basic requirements from a smartphone.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS160
Processor: Mediatek MT6737
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.139kg
Price: 149 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 69.29% - average

 

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Gigaset GS170

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS170
Processor: Mediatek MT6737
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.139kg
Price: 149 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 59.5% - poor

 

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Gigaset GS270 Plus

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS270 Plus
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.16kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 75% - good

 

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Gigaset GS270

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS270
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.16kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 76% - good

 

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Gigaset GS370 Plus

With its 151 × 72 × 8.2 mm aluminum housing, the smartphone makes a haptic and visual sense of something. This fits the relatively high weight of 145 grams. Above the screen, the front camera and a notification LED are housed. The speaker sits at the bottom on the right side, the microphone on the left. In the middle there is a microUSB input that supports USB-on-the-go (OTG): With the right cable, it supplies connected devices with power. So, the GS370 serves as a power bank. One card slot for two SIM cards and one microSDXC card is located on the left side of the GS370 plus, on the right there are volume rocker and power button. The dual camera has its place on the back in the upper left corner, the fingerprint sensor is placed well in the middle of the top. The aluminum case was unfortunately prone to fingerprints in the test, but in practice it bothers more that it is a bit slippery. With its Soc MediaTek MT6750 and 4 GB of RAM, the Gigaset has enough to ensure a smooth and efficient experience in most situations. Fortunately, the mobile only heats very little, either after prolonged solicitations CPU + GPU couple or after 10 minutes of photo and video capture. The temperature never exceeds 36 C, which will not interfere with the use. The main camera is a combination of 13 megapixel phase-contrast autofocus sensor, f/2.0 aperture and LED flash, and 8-megapixel sensor with 120-degree wide-angle lens. If necessary, the user can switch between the two lenses within the camera app; there are two zoom levels, so to speak. In addition, there is a blur effect realized with the dual camera: Here you can specify which area should be sharply displayed. The dual camera proved to be mixed in quality. In very good light, the image quality is great. When the light is not quite as optimal, shots quickly become fuzzy and washed out. It is now a habit for Gigaset: the company has delivered a near-stock version of Android on its mobile. App drawer, virtual desktops, shortcuts / notifications panel, everything is there; regulars and neophytes should find their way quickly. The manufacturer has still added a few small home features, including the ability to perform certain actions with gestures on the fingerprint sensor or limit the resources used by the applications in the background. Unfortunately, autonomy is not really the strong point of this Gigaset. Unlike the GS270+ which shipped a massive battery, the GS370 Plus opts for a slightly smaller capacity (3000 mAh) and suffers a little. It will handle a real autonomy of about a day in moderate use. It takes about 2 full hours to recharge the beast with the block provided in the box. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS370 Plus
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.70 inch, 2:1, 1440 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.145kg
Price: 299 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 82% - good

 

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Gigaset GS370

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS370
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.70 inch, 18:9, 1440 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.145kg
Price: 250 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 62% - poor

 

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Gigaset GS185

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS185
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 308
Display: 5.50 inch, 2:1, 1440 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.149kg
Price: 179 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 65.5% - average

 

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Gigaset GS180

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS180
Processor: Mediatek MT6737
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.15kg
Price: 149 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 81% - good

 

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Gigaset GS100

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

The Gigaset GS100 is a new entry-level smartphone, which still offers a rich set of features and a panorama display. It has a simple plastic case. There are advantages and disadvantages to this cheap construction though. The plastic case can look cheap compared to a glass panel or metal construction but it is somewhat more resistant to cracks, breaking, scratches and fingerprint smudges. Also, a user can take the back off, which reveals a removable battery. The GS100 weighs 174 g despite its mainly plastic construction, making it heavier than many similar devices. With its MTK 6739 quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and Android 8.1 Oreo in the Go Edition, the GS100 delivers enough performance for almost any application from Instagram to WhatsApp. The GS100 runs on Android Go, which is great for entry-level smartphones. The Go edition requires less processing power and makes do with the built-in RAM, yet still delivers a smooth user experience. For games, the GS100 is powerful enough to handle light gaming, but users will need a faster smartphone if they want to play more demanding games. Plenty of memory and unlimited connectivity are ensured by a dual SIM and a separate MicroSD slot, which can expand the 8 GB of internal memory by up to 128 GB. Snapshots and selfies are captured with 8 and 5 megapixels, respectively, and can then be viewed on the 5.5-inch 18:9 HD+ IPS display at a resolution of 1,440 x 720 pixels, which is excellent in this class. The dirt-repellent and scratch-proof 2.5D glass ensures a clear view, and with its slightly rounded corners, it transitions smoothly into the phone's body in Lemon Green, Cobalt Blue or Graphite Grey. The GS100 goes a step further in terms of features and technology. With its NSP audio processor, it targets users who place great value on an especially well-controlled sound with lots of volumes and a wider frequency range. The HD Voice feature suppresses background noise and interference during phone calls. The 3,000 mAh lithium polymer battery offers a decent performance with 550 hours of standby time or 80 hours of music listening (screen off). Thanks to the rapid charging function, with 1.5 A instead of 1 A, the GS180 is recharged 50 percent faster than standard phones. Being replaceable, the battery offers flexibility and extended durability. With the USB-on-the-Go (OTG) function, the user can connect all kinds of USB devices to the phone such as USB mice or keyboards. It also works the other way around and the phone can be used as a power bank. As a conclusion, the Gigaset GS100 is aimed specifically at price-sensitive customers who nevertheless still want a full-featured smartphone; whether used as a kid's first smartphone, the second phone on vacation, or as a device for everyday use.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

The Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-C-1E8 is a quiet 15.6-inch office notebook that barely heats up. It features a Core i3 processor from the Skylake generation, which provides the right computing power. Toshiba delivered a basic, 15.6-inch office laptop that is aimed primarily at professional users with its Satellite Pro R50-C. Toshiba uses black plastic exclusively for the casing of its Satellite Pro. The base unit's upper side and lid's back are textured to imitate brushed aluminium. The black plastic is barely decorated with subtle straight lines, the keyboard and trackpad are both black, and only the lid’s Toshiba logo is decorated in metallic, shining plastic. At 2.3 kg, the R50 isn't the lightest laptop around but it's portable. The 6th generation Intel Celeron 3855U processor and the 4 GB of RAM installed has the computing power necessary to run a smooth office or Internet applications. The laptop barely heats up and always works quietly. Besides that, the 128 GB SSD would let the system respond faster and booting times would be shorter. Intel's HD Graphics 510 graphics unit takes care of video output. This laptop can render a few games smoothly. This applies to games that do not have high hardware requirements. Thus, the user will have to be satisfied with low resolutions and low-quality settings even in these games. The matte 15.6-inch screen in Toshiba's laptop has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Both brightness (216.7 cd/m²) and contrast (390:1) are average. Toshiba installs a viewing angle dependent TN panel into its Satellite. Thus, the screen is not legible from every position. However, it has a matte finish to take the edge of brightly lit office environments. The R50’s keyboard has a sensible layout, with large keys and a number pad, and the Scrabble-tile typing surface proved pleasing to use. The keys were consistent, with a light, rapid action aided by the solid base. The trackpad was fine with Toshiba steering clear of any gimmicks. The smooth surface turns out to be accurate. Toshiba is quite generous with USB ports. The laptop offers four Type-A ports (2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 Gen.1). Furthermore, two video-outs are installed. The interface positioning could be improved. The left-sided USB port is on the same level as the wrist rest. The stereo speakers are situated above the keyboard behind a perforated cover. They produce a thin, mostly bass-free sound. Using headphones or external speakers is recommended for a better sound experience. As a conclusion, designed with both casual and professional users in mind, the Satellite Pro R50-C allows for quiet work. A high-definition display and a full-size keyboard improve performance. Thanks to its combination of performance and reliability, the Satellite Pro R50-C is the ideal notebook for the basic office environment.

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS100
Processor: Mediatek MT6739
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR GE8100
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:8, 1440 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.174kg
Price: 119 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Gigaset GS280

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Notebook: Gigaset GS280
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 505
Display: 5.70 inch, 2:1, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.1745kg
Price: 249 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 76.33% - good

 

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Gigaset GS110

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Notebook: Gigaset GS110
Processor: UNISOC SC9863A
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322
Display: 6.10 inch, 19.2:9, 1280 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.154kg
Price: 110 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 20% - bad

 

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Gigaset GS195

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Notebook: Gigaset GS195
Processor: UNISOC SC9863A
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322
Display: 6.18 inch, 18.7:9, 2246 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.18kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 60% - poor

 

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Gigaset GS190

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Notebook: Gigaset GS190
Processor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio A22 MT6761
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR GE8300
Display: 6.10 inch, 19,5:9, 1560 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.172kg
Price: 169 euro
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Gigaset GS290

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Notebook: Gigaset GS290
Processor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio P23 MT6763V
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.19kg
Price: 269 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 77.33% - good

 

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Gigaset GS195LS

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS195LS
Processor: UNISOC SC9863A
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322
Display: 6.18 inch, 19:9, 2246 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.18kg
Price: 250 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 86% - good

 

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Gigaset GS4

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS4
Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio P70
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.206kg
Price: 229 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 81.67% - good

 

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Gigaset GS3

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Notebook: Gigaset GS3
Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio 20 Helio A25
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR GE8320
Display: 6.10 inch, 19.5:9, 1560 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.172kg
Price: 179 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 81% - good

 

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Gigaset GS5

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS5
Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio G Helio G85
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.21kg
Price: 299 euro
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 84% - good

 

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Gigaset GS4 Senior

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS4 Senior
Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio P70
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.206kg
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Gigaset GS5 Lite

Specifications

Notebook: Gigaset GS5 Lite
Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio G Helio G85
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.205kg
Links: Gigaset homepage

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Average Score: 70% - average

 

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Comment

Gigaset:

Gigaset Communications GmbH is a manufacturer of DECT phones, tablets and smartphones, headquartered in Germany and originated from a subsidiary of Siemens, but has been part of Arques Industries since 2008.

The market shares in the smartphone range are just as low as the amount of test reports. The achieved ratings are average (as of 2016).

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These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

Qualcomm Adreno 308: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 425 SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.

Imagination PowerVR GE8100: Integrated graphics card for entry level ARM SoCs. Smallest variant of the Series8XE series of GPUs (GE8xx0) with a peak fillrate of only one pixel/clock.

Imagination PowerVR GE8300: Integrated graphics card for mid-range ARM SoCs.

Imagination PowerVR GE8320: Integrated graphics card for mid-range ARM SoCs.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.

Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.

PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322: Entry level graphics card based on the PowerVR Rogue architecture with support for OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

ARM Mali-G71 MP2: Integrated GPU that can be found e.g. in the Mediatek Helio P23 SoC with 700 or 770 MHz clock speed. Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 11 FL11_1 and RenderScript.

ARM Mali-G72 MP3: Integrated graphics card from ARM with 3 cores based on the 2nd generation of the Bifrost architecture.

ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

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Mediatek Mediatek:

MT6737: ARM based quad-core SOC (4x Cortex-A53) with 64-bit support and a clock of up to 1.3 GHz.

MT6750: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.

MT6739: Entry level quad core soc (4x Cortex-A53 at up to 1.5 GHz) with an integrated LTE modem (Cat. 4 DL / Cat 5 UL), Wifi and PowerVR GE8100 GPU.

Helio P70: ARM based octa-core SoC with 4x big ARM Cortex-A73 cores and 4x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores. All clocked up to 2.1 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a dedicated AI processing unit.

Qualcomm Snapdragon:

425: Entry-level SoC that was announced in February 2016. It integrates 4 ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at up to 1.4 GHz, an LPDDR3 memory controller and wireless radios for WiFi and 4G/LTE.

430: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X6 LTE (Cat. 4) modem.

UNISOC :

SC9863A: Entry level octa core SoC with 8 ARM Cortex-A55 cores in two clusters. One performance cluster with up to 1.6 GHz and a efficiency cluster with up to 1.2 GHz. The SoC also integrates an LTE modem, a IMG8322 GPU and 1080p video support.

Mediatek Mediatek Helio 20:

Helio A22 MT6761: ARM based quad core SoC (8x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 2 GHz. The chip also includes a Cat.7 LTE modem (300 Mbps download).

Helio P23 MT6763V: ARM-based octa core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 for power efficiency and 4x Cortex-A53 for performance) for smartphones and tablets.

Helio A25: ARM based octa core SoC (8x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. The chip also includes a Cat.4 LTE modem.

Mediatek Mediatek Helio G:

Helio G85: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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5.00:

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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72.98%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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