MyPhone Rio might have finally met its match with the new Starmobile Up. That’s why we’re comparing their features to see which one is better.

Both handsets have 5-inch display, quad core processor, 8MP camera, 1GB of RAM and ₱4,999 official suggested retail price. However, they also have several differences which are clearly seen in the table below.

Comparison of Starmobile Up and MyPhone Rio:

Feature Starmobile Up MyPhone Rio
Processor 1.3GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582M 1.3GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582M
Antutu Score 17,700 17,100
Operating System Android 4.4 Kitkat Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Display 5.0-Inch IPS @ 854 x 480 Pixels or 196 PPI 5.0-Inch HD IPS @ 1280 x 720 Pixels or 295 PPI
Screen Protection Scratch Resistant Glass + Screen Protector Screen Protector
GPU Dual Core Mali-400 MP2 Dual Core Mali-400 MP2
Main Camera 8.0 Megapixels with Autofocus, BSI Sensor and LED Flash 8.0 Megapixels with Autofocus, BSI Sensor and LED Flash
Front Camera 2.0 Megapixel with Fixed Focus 2.0 Megapixel with Fixed Focus
RAM 1GB 1GB
Internal Storage 4GB 4GB
MicroSD Card Yes, up to 32GB Yes, up to 32GB
Dual SIM Support Yes, Regular + Micro Yes, Regular + Regular
Networks 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi, Wireless Display, Bluetooth, A-GPS and FM Radio Wi-Fi, Wireless Display, Bluetooth, A-GPS and FM Radio
Wired Connectivity USB OTG Support, MicroUSB and 3.5mm Audio Jack USB OTG Support, MicroUSB and 3.5mm Audio Jack
Assistant Sensors Accelerometer, Bosh Proximity Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor and Magnetic Sensor
Dimensions & Weight 146 x 73 x 9.99mm @ 173 grams 146 x 74 x 9.3 mm @ 167 grams
Battery 2,000mAh Li-ion 2,000mAh Li-ion
Available Colors Black and White Black, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red and Orange
Exclusive Apps Starmobile Sync Pinoy App, TARA (old version)
Additional Features Double Tap to Wake and Multi-point gestures Clever Motion
Official Price ₱4,999.00 ₱4,999.00
Facebook Likes Starmobile Up

MyPhone Rio

Which one is better for you?

Now, which of the Starmobile Up and MyPhone Rio do you think deserves your ₱4,999 better? Tell us why in the comments below!