MyPhone
releases the Rio 2 and the Rio 2 Lite today in their most awaited event this
month. The local brand is banking on these devices after it took shot to fame
since the smartphone series' inception last year. Thereafter, MyPhone has spawned several
other devices bearing the lucrative moniker; and today is the big day for the
next generation of Rio devices. You'll see more of the handsets in this
"MyPhone Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite" post right after the fold.
MyPhone
Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite Part 1: Internals
Both
the MyPhone Rio 2 and the Rio 2 Lite churn with a 1.3-gigahertz quad-core CPU
but the company has not given exact information about chipset as of this
writing. Moreover, these handsets will have their respective 1GB of RAM and 8GB
of internal memory. For active downloaders, the Rio 2 and the Rio 2 Lite supports microSD card expansion of up to 64GB. Both devices might be carrying the MediaTek MT6582 chipset which also features ARM Mali 400 MP2.
Related: MyPhone Rio Lite versus MyPhone Rio
MyPhone Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite Part 2: Display and Camera
The
the two workers differ when it comes to their display. For one, the Rio 2
boasts a bigger 5-inch real estate with 1280 x 720 pixels. The Rio 2 Lite, on
the other hand, carries a WVGA IPS panel in 4.7-inch diameter.
In
the camera department, these handsets feature 8-megapixel rear shooter. It is also worth
noting that the Rio 2 houses a Sony-made module while the Lite settles with a
Samsung sensor. Both have Blue Glass camera tech and LED flash. Flipping the
devices, Rio 2 features a 5-megapixel sensor and Rio 2 Lite packs a 2-megapixel
shutter.
MyPhone Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite Part 3: Battery, Software and Connectivity
When
it comes to the battery, the Rio 2 will have bigger capacity with its 2800 mAh
rating than the 2120 mAh of the smaller device. The bigger rating is just right
for the larger screen and HD display panel.
On
the software front, both will be powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop. Likewise, each of them will
have a complete set of radios and 3G (HSPA+) connectivity.
Data Bonus from Globe
Plus,
MyPhone also tapped Globe to give 100MB free data usage per month for one year.
The MyPhone Rio 2 is priced higher at Php 5499 while the Rio 2 Lite's asking
price is Php 4599.
The Wrap
If you have Php 900 more to spare, the MyPhone Rio 2 would be a legit device for your hard-earned money. The Rio 2 Lite, on the other hand, offers a good alternative for the budget conscious.
MyPhone Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite Specs Comparison
The Wrap
If you have Php 900 more to spare, the MyPhone Rio 2 would be a legit device for your hard-earned money. The Rio 2 Lite, on the other hand, offers a good alternative for the budget conscious.
MyPhone Rio 2 vs MyPhone Rio 2 Lite Specs Comparison
MyPhone Rio 2
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MyPhone Rio 2 Lite
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5-inch IPS HD display with
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4.7-inch WVGA IPS display
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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1.3GHz quad-core CPU
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1.3GHz quad-core CPU
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1GB RAM
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1GB RAM
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8GB internal storage
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8GB internal storage
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MicroSD, up to 64GB
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MicroSD, up to 64GB
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8MP Main Camera with
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8MP Main Camera with
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Sony Sensor, LED Flash
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Samsung Sensor, LED Flash
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5MP front camera
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2MP front camera
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Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
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Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
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3G HSPA+
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3G HSPA+
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WiFi
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WiFI
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
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GPS
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GPS
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Android v 5.0 (Lollipop)
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Android v 5.0 (Lollipop)
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2800mAh battery
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2120mAh battery
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Php5,499
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Php4,599
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