A new rugged smartphone – Umidigi Bison Pro is finally launched by Umidigi to expand its Bison lineup. It is an advanced version or the successor of the Umidigi Bison. The device equips an Helio G80 processor paired with up to 128GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM. Interested users can grab the Umidigi Bison Pro from 26 July (PDT) via AliExpress at a starting price of $149.99. Let’s sneak peek into the device specifications:

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Display

Umidigi Bison Pro features a 6.3-inch full-screen display to provide a vivid viewing experience. The display is well protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The color correctness and crisp images on the display enhance the overall usability of the smartphone. Moreover, the touch display even works if you’re wearing gloves. 

Design

Umidigi Bison Pro is solid and durable while being thin and lightweight. The reason being is the presence of a premium industrial rubber layer. Furthermore, the device is IP68 & IP69K rated which confirms its resistance to dust, drop, and water for up to 1.5 m depth till 30 minutes. Moreover, it can withstand the thermal steam wash test, resist high water pressure of 100 bar(1450 psi) and high water temperature of 80 ℃.

Processor and Storage

As mentioned above, Umidigi Bison Pro equips MediaTek Helio G80 processor that is suitable for both daily use and extensive gaming. Under the hood, the smartphone will have Android 11 onboard paired with 128GB of storage and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. This configuration along with a 2nd-gen liquid cooling system ensures a seamless gaming experience.

Camera

Umidigi Bison Pro is identical to the standard BISON smartphone in terms of camera. The smartphone offers a triple rear camera consisting of a 48MP Sony AI primary snapper, a 16MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. On the other side, the device houses a 24MP Sony front camera that serves good quality selfies.

Other Features

  • The Glove Mode allows using the touchscreen even when the user is wearing gloves.
  • The infrared thermometer sensor supports body temperature measurement.
  • The smartphone has several in-built useful sensors and toolkit apps.

Technical Specifications

  • Screen: 6.3″ FHD+ Screen
  • CPU: MediaTek Helio G80, 2xARM Cortex-A75 + 6xARM Cortex-A55 MPcore, up to2.0GHz
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC2, up to 950MHz
  • RAM: 4GB / 8GB, LPDDR4X dual-channel
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Rear camera: 48MP primary camera, 1/2” image sensor, 1.6μm 4-in-1 superpixel, F/1.8 aperture, 6-element lens +  16MP ultra wide angle camera, FOV 117° + 5MP macro camera, 2.5cm macro distance
  • Front camera: 24MP, F/2.0 aperture, 5-element lens
  • Water, dust, shock resistant: IP68, IP69K
  • Dedicated keys: Two independent customizable buttons
  • Connectivity: Dual 4G / Dual VoLTE
  • Bands: 
  • 4G: FDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /25 /26 /28A /28B /66
  • TDD-LTE: B34 /38 /39 /40 /41
  • 3G: WCDMA: B1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19
  • TD-SCDMA: B34 /39
  • 2G: GSM: B2 /B3 /B5 /B8
  • GPS, Glonass, Galileo
  • USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, Android 11
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 18W Fast Charge
  • Dimensions: 164 x 79.6 x 12.7 mm
  • Weight: 265g
  • Sensors: Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Barometer, Infrared Thermometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass

Price and Availability

Umidigi Bison Pro will go on sale from 26 July via AliExpress at a starting price of $149.99. It is available two color options of Hack Black and Storm Gray. Additionally, the company is also hosting a giveaway for 10 units of BISON Pro and upcoming TWS earbuds UMIDIGI AirBuds Pro. To know more details about the giveaway, you can visit UMIDIGI’s official website.

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