RIVO mobile is a relatively new entrant in the Smart phone and bar phone category offering state of the art specifications and features at affordable prices. The company is aimed at empowering customers by providing them with reliability, affordability and innovation which best fulfills their communication and entertainment needs.
The company operates in three series of Smart phones which are; Phantom, Rhythm and Feature series (Jaguar and Sapphire). Within a small time span; RIVO has managed to captivate the audience, especially the price conscious customers who look for reliability at affordable prices.
1. Phantom Series
Model | RIVO PHANTOM PZ20
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RIVO PHANTOM PZ18
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Price | PKR 16,500 | PKR 16,500 |
OS & Processor | Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
Octa-core 1.7 GHz | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-7 | |
Display | Super FHD AMOLED capacitive touch screen, 16M colours, Touch Wiz UI, Corning Gorilla Glass | IPS HD LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colours |
Size | 5.0 inches (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio),720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) | 5.3 inches (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio), 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) |
Storage | Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM | Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
External: Up to 64 GB micro SD card | External: Up to 32 GB micro SD card | |
Battery | Non-removable Li-ion 2400 mAh battery | Removable Li-ion 2500 mAh battery |
Camera | Front: 8MP, Fixed Focus, Dual video call | Front: 5 MP, Fixed Focus, LED Flash |
Rear: 13MP, autofocus, LED Flash, Touch focus, Face detection | Rear: 13MP, 3120 x 4160 pixels, autofocus, LED flash | |
Video: 1080p | Video: 1080p | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, GPS, Edge, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Edge |
SIM | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
Network | GSM: Band (2/3/5/8) | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Comparative Analysis
RIVO Phantom PZ20 | Why buy it? | Why not to buy? | Summary |
Android OS v5.1; Lollipop, Octa-core 1.7 GHz processor, FHD super AMOLED display, LTE enabled, video quality 1080p@30fps, Gorilla Glass for scratch resistance | Octa-core consumes more power, Non removable batteries, 2400 mAh offers relatively less talk time
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An absolute trendsetter offering an Octa-core processor with blazing fast speed, accompanied with LTE connectivity, high definition display which is finished with a corning Gorilla Glass for scratch resistance. | |
RIVO Phantom PZ18 | 5.3 Inches display, 2500 mAh battery IPS HD LCD, 1.7 GHz Quad-core processor | No 4G, Low resale value, IPS display requires relatively more backlight and battery power | A stylish addition to the Phantom series offering a stunning 5.3 inches display, accompanied with a longer battery life and high quality video resolution. |
2. Rhythm Series
Model | RIVO RHYTHM RX 100
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RIVO RHYTHM RX 200
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Price | PKR 12,900 | PKR 10,750 |
OS & Processor | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop) | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-7 | |
Display | IPS QHD LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colours | IPS HD LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colours |
Size | 5.5″, HD capacitive touch screen, 16M colours, Touch Wiz UI | 5.0 inches (~77% screen-to-body ratio), 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) |
Storage | Internal: 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | Internal: 16 GB, 1 GB RAM |
External: Up to 32 GB micro SD card | External: Up to 32 GB micro SD card | |
Battery | Non-removable Li-ion 4000 mAh battery | Removable Li-ion 2200 mAh battery |
Camera | Front: 5MP | Front: 5MP, 720p |
Rear: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash | Rear: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash | |
Video: 1080p | Video: 1080p | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Edge | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Edge |
SIM | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Comparative Analysis
RIVO RHYTHM RX 100 | Why Buy it? | Why Not to Buy? | Conclusion |
Lollipop v5.0.2, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-53; a relatively faster alternative for optimum performance, Touch WIZ UI along with a 4000 mAh battery | No 4G or LTE, low resale value, Non-removable battery | A dominant figure in the mid range smart phone category offering superior talk time with a 4000 mAh battery along with the latest version of Android Lollipop v5.0.2. This model is set to woo the smart phone buyers. | |
RIVO RHYTHM RX 200 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-7 for better performance, IPS display for superior image quality | Relatively less talk time, IPS HD as it requires more power, No 4G or LTE | An all rounder offering Android Lollipop v5.0, Quad-core processor completed with a sleek design and IPS HD display; all available at an attractive price. |
3. RIVO Rhythm vs. Phantom
Model | RIVO RHYTHM RX 80
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RIVO PHANTOM PZ 8
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Price | PKR 8,999 | PKR 7,999 |
OS & Processor | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-7 | |
Display | QHD IPS LCD Capacitive touch-screen | IPS QHD LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colors |
Size | 4.7 inches (68 % screen to body ratio) 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) | 4.5 inches 720 X 1280 pixels |
Storage | Internal: 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | Internal: 4 GB, 1 GB RAM |
External: Up to 32 GB micro SD card | External: Up to 32 GB micro SD card | |
Battery | 2000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Camera | Front: 2MP, 720p | Front: 5MP, 720p |
Rear: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash | 12MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash | |
Video: 1080p | Video: 1080p | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Edge | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Edge |
SIM | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz |
Comparative Analysis
RIVO RHYTHM RX 80 | Why Buy it? | Why Not to Buy? | Conclusion |
Lollipop v5.0, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-53, QHD IPS LCD, 4.7” display | No 4G, 2MP front camera, 2000 mAh battery | An attractive addition offering Android Lollipop v5.0 and Quad-core processor at a reasonable price | |
RIVO PZ 8 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex A-7, QHD IPS LCD, 4.7” display | No 4G, 2000 mAh battery | An affordable model offering the goodness of Android Lollipop v5.0, IPS LCD and superior storage capacity. |
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Contributed by Hussain Qamar