MyPhone Rio Lite versus MyPhone Rio: specs review and comparison

After the recent success of MyPhone Rio in the Philippines, the reputable Pinoy brand rolled out another version of it, the “Rio Lite”. This spin-off of device of the original Rio is strategically priced at P3,999. But how would a Php 1K-margin differ in terms of hardware specs?




The Rio Lite is packed with beefy features. It sports a 4.7-inch WVGA IPS display, a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, 5MP main camera with 2MP front camera. In terms of storage, it’ll have the basic 4GB on-board memory that is expandable via microSD, 512MB of RAM. The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean will also run the whole show for this device.


So what’s the difference between MyPhone Rio to its shed-down version? Below, shows a comparison of the technical specs of Rio Lite with the regular MyPhone Rio.

Technical Specifications
MyPhone Rio Lite
MyPhone Rio
General
Price
Php 3,999
P4,999
Status
Available
Available
Dual Sim
Yes
Yes
Network
3G, HSPA+
GSM Triband/3G Dualband, HSPA+,
Display
Type
IPS WWGA Capacitive Touchscreen
IPS HD Capacitive Touchscreen
Size/Resolution
4.7-inch, 480 x 800 pixels
5-inch, 720 x  1280 resolution
Data
Wifi
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes, 4.0
Yes, 4.0
GPS
Yes
Yes
USB
Yes,USB-OTG
Yes,USB-OTG

RAM
512 MB
1GB
Memory
Internal
4GB
4GB

Memroy Card Slot
microSD, up to 32GB
microSD, up to 32GB
Camera
Main Camera
5MP, autofocus, LED Flash
8MP, autofocus, LED Flash
Front Camera
2MP
2MP
Features
Oeprating System
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
CPU
1.3GHz quad-core processor
1.3GHz MT6582M quad-core processor
Colors
Red, orange, blue, white and black
Red, green, yellow, orange, blue, white and black
Other Features
Light sensor/Motion sensor, Proximity sensor/Magnetic sensor, MP3/MP4 players, Stereo FM Radio
Light sensor/Motion sensor, Proximity sensor/Magnetic sensor, MP3/MP4 players, Stereo FM Radio
Battery

2000mAH, removable
2000mAH, removable

The lower price sounds great for the budget but behind it is compromising RAM for your multitasking needs, display quality and size, and photo quality. Nonetheless, if you’re in the market for a capable sub-4K quad-core phone, the Rio Lite is a good choice. But if you have an extra cash to spend, grab the MyPhone Rio.


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