Cherry Mobile makes
another version of its recently launched Me phone and named it as the CM Me Fun. The
device comes with a speedy 1.2-gigahertz Snapdragon processor and Android 4.4
KitKat. In the local market where fierce competition exists, we can also think
of a similar-sounding handset called the MyPhone Rio Fun. Of course, the latter
is very popular in since it came from the MyPhone's most successful line of portfolio, the Rio series. So who’s the better
“Fun” phone that you would probably buy this holiday season?
Check right after the fold as we dish out all the necessary points that you need to know before buying either of these devices in the same price standpoint of Php 2,999.
Check right after the fold as we dish out all the necessary points that you need to know before buying either of these devices in the same price standpoint of Php 2,999.
Display
Let’s start with the
obvious. The MyPhone Rio Fun has a bigger screen real estate compared to the
Cherry’s Me Fun phone – that’s specifically 5-inch versus 4-inch LCD. However, the Me
Fun comes with a One Glass Solution display. This means that display
module is thinner since layer of glass is lesser than the conventional display.
Hardware
In terms of internals, the
MyPhone Rio Fun will be outpaced by the Cherry Mobile Me Fun with its 1.2GHz quad-core
Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Though both of them have the same RAM (512MB),
the Rio Fun registers a tad slower with its shabby 1.3GHz dual-core MediaTek
processor.
Camera
Camera-wise, the Me Fun
also clouds the 3.2-megapixel sensor the Rio Fun with its 5-megapixel offering.
Both have the same VGA (0.3-megapixel) front camera for video calling and
selfie point-and-shoot activities. There’s also no question about the
expandability option of both devices, the Me Fun supports up to 64GB and the
Rio Fun supports up to 32GB via microSD card slot.
Connectivity
One thing we need to point
out is that the Rio Fun only has 2G (EDGE and GPRS) cellular connectivity, this
means that it has a slower cellular internet connectivity compared to the 3G
HSPA+-capable Me Fun. Likewise, the Me Fun sports the slightly updated version of Android, 4.4.2 KitKat. The MyPhone handhled only settles with 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
The
Wrap
Our conclusion is just
pretty simple. For the price of Php 2,999, the Cherry Mobile Me Fun shades the
MyPhone Rio Fun in three critical points – camera, 3G connectivity, newer version of Android and
processor. However, if you have a steady WiFi connection at home (or mobile
hotspot) and just wanted to get a bigger screen real estate for your
information consumption, then the Rio Fun suits you.
Cherry Mobile Me Fun
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MyPhone Rio Fun
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Display
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4.0-Inch OGS Display
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5-inch FWVGA TFT Display
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Operating System
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Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS
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Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
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CPU
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1.2GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor
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1.3GHz Dual Core MediaTek MT6572
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RAM
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512MB of RAM (to be confirmed)
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512MB
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ROM
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4GB Internal Storage
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512 MB
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MicroSD Support
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Expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD
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Up to 32GB
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Main Camera
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5.0 Megapixel Main Camera with LED Flash
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3.2 MP wih LED Flash
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Secondary Camera
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VGA Front Camera
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0.3 MP (VGA)
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SIM
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Dual SIM/Dual Standby
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Dual SIM
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Connectivity
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3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
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2G EDGE, GPRS
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
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GPS
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GPS
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Other Features
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FM Radio
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FM Radio
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MicroUSB
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MicroUSB
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3.5mm Audio Jack
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3.5mm Audio Jack
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Accelerometer
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Motion Sensor
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Proximity Sensor
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Proximity Sensor
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Ambient Light Sensor
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Light Sensor
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Battery
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TBD
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1800 mAh
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Price
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₱2,999.00
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₱2,999.00
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