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Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)

Side by side comparison between Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) Compare Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 X
3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1

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GSmart Rio R1} 9 Advantages Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 vs Xperia Pro (MK16i)} 8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2.49GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (320MB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)29%
Thinner
vs13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4"8%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+265 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
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ModelGSmart Rio R1Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Other model namesGigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16i, SE Iyokan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
BrandGigabyteSony Ericsson
Release date4/10/201310/18/2011
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)63.8 x 124.2 millimeters (2.51 x 4.89 in)57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)512MB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.02.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours7 hours
Standby135 hours (5.6 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
• YouTube, Google Talk
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Red
• 8GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.58W/kg (head)feature not registered
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