Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
ZTE Kis 3 Max
Performance
34.135.8
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
15.217.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.733.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.215.3
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Kis 3 Max has a larger 4.5-inch TFT display at 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Rio R1 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S4 Play, whereas the Kis 3 Max uses a more efficient dual-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6572.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Kis 3 Max includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Rio R1 lacks.
- The battery capacity of the Kis 3 Max is also higher at 1850 mAh compared to the Rio R1's 1500 mAh.
- For software, the Rio R1 runs on Android 4.0, while the Kis 3 Max is equipped with Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the Rio R1 is slightly thicker at 10.5 mm compared to the 9.1 mm of the Kis 3 Max, with both devices weighing similarly.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
ZTE Kis 3 Max
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade G Lux.
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 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, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
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
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
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)
132 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130.5 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

