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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

 

RIVO PHANTOM PZ18

 

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

 

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.

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2. Rhythm Series

Model RIVO RHYTHM RX 100

 

RIVO RHYTHM RX 200

 

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

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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

 

RIVO PHANTOM PZ 8

 

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