Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1
The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Weight
130.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124.2 x 63.8 x 10.5 mm (4.89 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow
