We all know very well how tough these times can be. Well, the new UMIDIGI A9 Pro SmartPhone is not only a performant model that will prove to be worth your while, but it also comes with a secret weapon to help us out. We were just as intrigued as you are right now, so make sure to stick around and see what we are talking about!
| OS | Stock Android 10 |
| CPU | MediaTek Helio P60 |
| GPU | ARM Mali G72 MP3 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| ROM | 64GB / 128GB |
| Display | 6.3″ FHD+ Waterdrop Display |
| Rear Camera | Sony AI Matrix Quad: 48MP+16MP+5MP+5MP |
| Front Camera | 24MP |
| Battery | 4150mAh |
| Network | Dual 4G |
Design
The A9 Pro impresses us right from the start with its sleek and modern design that sports a glass-sandwich build, all together in a solid metal frame. It is true that extra-premium feeling comes with its sacrifices, as it is not too durable. This is because both the front and the back are made of glass, which gives off a subtle 2.5D effect. Basically, this means smooth pebble-glass. The front is almost bezel-less, and the only things that interrupt this continuity are the small chin at the bottom, and the teardrop notch on the top, that holds the selfie camera. The back is just as clean and minimal, with just a camera hump in the top left corner and a fingerprint sensor in the center. Even though it sounds cool to use, you might not have to, as the built-in face ID works like a charm.
Cameras
This is where we start talking business. Only by looking at the specs, you can tell that the cameras will leave you impressed. Starting with the back, you have two options: either to get the 6GB/128GB version that has the 48MP Sony Sensor, or the 4/64 version that has an older 32MP Sony sensor. In this review, we will be talking about the first version. In addition, you also have a 16MP wide-angle lens that has a 120° field of view and a 5MP macro lens which will help you take amazing close up shots of dewdrops on flower petals, for example. Last but not least, there is another 5MP camera that has a purpose to collect depth information.
With the selfie camera, you can take advantage of the 24MP Ultra-clear front-facing shooter. The greatest thing about it is that it features an awesome edge detection algorithm, which makes it possible for you to shoot stellar selfies with a DSLR-like Bokeh effect.
Performance
Even though the Helio P60 is currently a little bit over 2 years old, it can still kick up a storm. It is performant enough in order to be able to give you a stutter-free experience when you feed it simple, day to day tasks. Nevertheless, it does not fall short in the gaming sector either, and this is thanks to baked in Mali G72 GPU. Playing high-def 3D titles like PUBG or CoD does not provoke any issues. On the other hand, this is possible only if you tone down the graphics to medium-low.
Battery
The A9 Pro does not disappoint in this aspect either, as it features a fairly large 4150mAh battery. When using the phone casually, the phone should last a whole day, or even one and a half. This performance is mainly due to the stock Android 10 which is included by default, and it is devoid of any bloatware. This means that your phone will not be drained by any useless background processes. Therefore, you are able to enjoy optimal performance.
Connectivity
The A9 Pro is a 4G dual-sim smartphone that supports all bandwidths. As a result, you can expect all of your calls to be crystal clear, wherever you are. When it comes to WiFi, the phone supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bandwidth, and it also offers access to Bluetooth 4.2. The sensors assortment is full of everything you might expect from a modern smartphone: a gyroscope, accelerometers, and even an electronic compass.
Last but not least, the thing you have been waiting for: the secret weapon. We present the infrared temperature sensor that will ‘allegedly’ help you measure the temperature of other people around you, without having to touch them. It is housed inside the rear camera module and can be triggered using the dedicated shortcut key. It pretty much works like an usual thermometer. Pretty cool, right?
In conclusion, the A9 Pro is clearly an amazing phone, that is not only packed with features, but it also comes with a great price. You can see for yourself on AliExpress and decide if this model is right for you. The classy design, brilliant screen, great cameras, long-lasting battery life, and beefy internals are simply a dream come true. Not to mention the infrared sensor! UMIDIGI clearly knows how to adapt to the current times.
