5 reasons why the Wiko Robby is an attractive buy under RM500

This post is brought to you by Wiko.

Wiko is still pretty new in Malaysia but they are definitely not new when it comes to smartphones. For those looking for affordable smartphone alternative, they have just introduced the Wiko Robby, which aims to shake up the budget phablet segment.

If you’ve got less than RM500 to spend, read on for the top 5 reasons why you should get the Wiko Robby.

Big screen

The Robby is home to a pretty decent 5.5-inch IPS screen that’s larger than most smartphones in its class. The bright and colourful display pushes a HD 720p resolution that’s great for watching your favourite videos on demand.

Great audio

There aren’t many phones that can attest to having two front facing speakers, and even fewer that can actually perform when it comes to playing your music aloud. The Robby comes with a pair of front facing stereo speakers and you won’t even need to crank it up to maximum to hear it loud and clear. This makes it perfect for video playback with your friends watching all at once.

Metal build

Truth be told, we were quite surprised to find that the Robby sports a rather pleasant looking (and feeling) metal back, something rather uncommon for budget devices. The back is also removable, allowing you to replace the 2,500mAh battery if needed.

There’s no wrong side up

Equipped with two speakers and two microphones, you can use the Robby in any orientation. No worries if you answer a voice call the “wrong side” up. With its dual-mic setup, your voice conversations are made clearer with its noise cancellation.

Android Marshmallow out of the box

If you’re getting a smartphone, you probably want to be running on the current version of Android. The Wiko Robby runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and it comes with a couple of tools and features to keep your phone optimised at all times.

The elaborate further on the specs, the Wiko Robby is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor mated to 1GB RAM. For storage, it has 16GB onboard which you can expand it further with a microSD card. You’ll get a 5MP front selfie shooter with flash while the rear gets an 8MP camera that does HDR and shoots videos in 1080p.

If you’re looking for a phone that’s big on screen and sound, the Wiko Robby at RM449 is quite an attractive buy. You’ll probably be hard pressed to find a device that offers front stereo speakers and a 5.5” screen at this price point.

For more info on the Wiko Robby, be sure to head on over to Wiko’s website and Facebook page.