Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
#7173
Huawei U8800 Pro
#9126Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
Huawei U8800 Pro
Performance
34.134.1
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.726.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.213.2
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Huawei U8800 Pro has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Rio R1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Play chipset and has 4GB of RAM, compared to the U8800 Pro's single-core Snapdragon S2 with 2GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Rio R1.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the U8800 Pro can record at 30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available on either device.
- The Rio R1 runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience than the U8800 Pro, which operates on Android 2.3.
- Build quality is similar, with the Rio R1 being slightly larger and heavier than the U8800 Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
Huawei U8800 Pro
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.2 x 63.8 x 10.5 mm (4.89 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
130.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass