Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
#7983
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Rio R1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Play, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Rio R1's 720p.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Rio R1, resulting in better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Rio R1 on version 4.0 and the Xperia E3 on 4.4.2, which is upgradable, enhancing the software experience.
- Overall, the Xperia E3 offers better display, performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.2 x 63.8 x 10.5 mm (4.89 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130.5 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes