| Hardware and OS | Gigabyte Essence | |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC7731 | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | |
| Internal memory | 8 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 4.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 62.2% | |
| Display area | 55.8 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 218 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, EDR | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Dimensions | 134 x 67 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 125 g | |
| Battery | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 240 h
Talking time- Up to 12 h
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| Other | Gigabyte Essence | other phones |
| Release date | 2015, October | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
