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)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124.2 x 63.8 x 10.5 mm (4.89 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, April. Released 2013, April
⚙️ 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
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
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
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Gigabyte GSmart Rio R1 has 3.0.
