Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate
The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 113.5 x 61.3 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.41 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage256MB | 512MB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 118g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,260 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011. Released 2011, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,260 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1260 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
118g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
113.5 x 61.3 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.41 x 0.52 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot.
The Gigabyte GSmart G1315 Skate has 2.1, A2DP.
