GIGABYTE GSmart Guru Pro Reviews

With an off-contract price of around $320, the GSmart Guru has a lot going on for it. The spacious and surprisingly good 5” 1080p display and the sleek design are two features we are used to seeing on pricier handsets. Still, some corners had to be cut and the device feels a bit underpowered, especially in games where it can play most, but is not very smooth with more demanding titles. Looking for an alternative, you inevitably end up comparing the GSmart Guru with the slightly more expensive Nexus 5. However, the Nexus 5 price jumps much higher in markets outside the United States and that’s where the Guru competes. Its real competitors seem to be Chinese devices that are readily available at those same markets. Phones like the ThL W200 and ThL W11 offer the same large and sharp screen and good design at even lower prices. If you’re looking for a brand name device, the HTC Desire 601 is another option with its slightly 4.5” display, but still great looks and similar price. Overall, if you don’t obsess over absolute smooth performance and care about having a good display and design, the Gigabyte GSmart Guru is definitely worth considering.