The pandemic did break most of our bank accounts. The smartphone industry also seems to have suffered a lot in the past year. Most customers planning to purchase a new smartphone in 2021 are now equally cautious on durability as they were with functionality and performance. This is where the rugged flagship UMIDIGI BISON and its new follower UMIDIGI BISON GT prove to be the sweet spot.

Must See: [Deal] Grab Umidigi Bison Rugged Phone for a limited-time discount price of $145.00

A powerful variant of the UMIDIGI BISON has remained only as rumours under the radar. Now the Rugged Flagship UMIDIGI BISON GT is all set to launch on March 22nd this year. The feature-packed rugged smartphone will go on sale for US$239.99 on AliExpress.

The UMIDIGI rugged smartphones have always remained budget-friendly, considering how other rugged smartphones are priced. The new GT version of the UMIDIGI BISON has a very similar look and feel as its predecessor. The differences lie under the hood, and yes, the change is worth the upgrade. From the new 64MP AI-powered camera to the X-axis linear vibrator motor, let’s have a look at what makes this new guy a special device worth the attention.

Helio G95

The Helio G95 is a significant upgrade over the previous Helio P60. Paired with the upgraded onboard 8 gigs of RAM and 128gigs of faster UFS 2.1 storage, the GT crossed the 30K mark on AnTuTu Benchmark with no hiccups.

Display

Full HD has become the standard for even the most expensive smartphones in the world. The display on the GT is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The device also features a dedicated Glove Mode which should boost the touch sensitivity even when
wearing gloves.

Revamped Camera Module

Rugged smartphones have always struggled quite a lot to produce satisfactory results in
photography. Well, things change with the new BISON GT. The rear camera module
houses a 64MP primary camera. With its F1.89 aperture, one should be capable of
taking some decent night shots. The rear module houses a 16 MP ultra-wide lens, a
5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, however, the BISON GT went a single 32MP selfie shooter.

5150mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging

Long gone are the days of battery packs and long waits. The new GT comes with a whopping 5150mAh battery which supports 33W Fast Charging.

IP68 & IP69K

The device comes with IP68 and IP69K rating. This makes the device water-resistant
for up to 1.5 meters for a maximum period of 30 minutes. IP68 also ensures protection
from dust, dirt, and sand. IP69K means the device can withstand the thermal steam
wash test. This enables it to resist water pressure as high as 100 bar (1450 psi) at a
maximum temperature of 80 ℃. The devices also come with an added barometer and
two customizable buttons for better control of the device.

Technical Specifications

• Screen: 6.67″ FHD+ Waterdrop Screen
• CPU: MediaTek, Helio G95, 2 x A76 2.05GHz large core, 6 x A55 2.0GHz small core
• GPU: ARM Mali-G76 MC4, up to 900MHz
• RAM: 8GB, LPDDR4X dual-channel
• Storage: 128GB, UFS 2.1
• Rear camera:
  64MP ultra-high-resolution primary camera, 1/1.72” image sensor, 1.6μm 4-in-1 superpixel, F/1.89 aperture, 6-element lens
  16MP ultra wide-angle camera, FOV 120°
  5MP depth camera
  5MP macro camera, 2cm macro distance
• Front camera: 
  32MP, F/2.0 aperture, 5-element lens
• Water, dust, shock resistant: IP68, IP69K
• Dedicated keys: Two independent customizable buttons
• Connectivity: Dual 4G / Dual VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG
• Battery: 5150mAh, 33W Fast Charge
• Dimensions: 170.3 x 82.5 x 12.8 mm
• Weight: 283g
• Sensors: Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
• Colors: Cyber Yellow, Lava Orange

Pricing and Availability

As said in the beginning, the BISON GT will go on sale from March 22nd in two colour options of Cyber Yellow and Lava Orange. It will be an
AliExpress exclusive with a price tag of $239.99, and you can add the smartphone to the cart to grab additional discounts. You could also visit UMIDIGI’s official
website to join the giveaway as the company is giving away 10 units UMIDIGI BISON GT.

Must See: [Deal] Grab Umidigi Bison Rugged Phone for a limited-time discount price of $145.00

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Oukitel has announced its brand new rugged smartphone, the Oukitel WP8 Pro, targeted at outdoor enthusiasts and adventure junkies. The phone’s rugged body ensures that it can withstand the harshest of environments and comes with IP69K certification.

But the WP8 Pro is all about its rugged body. The phone boasts pretty decent smartphone features like a 6.5-inch display, 5000mAh battery, an octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 processor, and even NFC.

One of the highlights of the new OUKITEL WP8 Pro is its IP69K rating. This makes it dust and heat resistant. IP69K is the highest IP certification for a smartphone and is only given after the phone has to go through dust, close-range high pressure, high-temperature spray downs. It is also water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

The phone has 4GB of RAM onboard with 64GB of storage. There’s a basic 16MP triple camera setup at the back and the large 5000mAh battery can power these features for nearly two days on a single charge. Other features include a Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Electronic Compass.

Like some other rugged smartphones, the Oukitel WP8 Pro also features a special customizable button that can be programmed for a number of specific applications like underwater camera mode, emergency calls, or other short cuts. You can further customize it for single, double, and long-press functions.

The Oukitel WP8 Pro goes on sale globally via the official AliExpress Oukitel Store on September 25 for an affordable price tag of $119.99. Note that the first 400 orders of the phone will get free Oukitel wireless earbuds.

OUKITEL WP8 Pro Specs:

• Screen: 6.5″ HD+ Waterdrop Screen
• CPU: MediaTek MT6762D & 8 xCortex-A53, 2.0GHz
• GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320 650MHz
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB
• Rear camera: 16MP+2MP+2MP
• Front camera: 8MP, IMX219
• Water, dust, shock resistant: IP68, IP69K
• Dedicated keys: Independent customizable button
• Connectivity: Dual 4G / Dual VoLTE
• GPS, Glonass
• USB Micro 5pin, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Dimensions: 178 x 84.7 x 12.9 mm
• Weight: Approx 260g
• Colors: Orange, Midnight Black

OUKITEL WP8 Pro Giveaway (10 units)

The OUKITEL WP8 Pro comes in two colors – Midnight Black and Orange. The sale kicks on from September 25 to 29 via Aliexpress.

The company will also recruit 10 users who’ll be given an OUKITEL WP8 Pro phone for free for testing and feedback. You can check out more details about the phone as well as the giveaway from its official website.

RELATED: Oukitel C21 with Helio P60 SoC, FHD+ display, and AI Matrix Camera launched for $89.99

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Smartphone models are literally thousands and choosing the right one can become a real pain. Choose a good looking phone with decent specs or choose a rugged phone with a battery that lasts “forever”? Such a struggle is easier to solve when the Blackview BV9500 enters the equation. The phone presented a great sales performance proving that the 10000mAh ultra-big BAK® battery and rugged specs instantly became a favorite among engineers, building workers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

That was until 2018 as development is processing power made the Helio P23 found on the BV9500 a bit weak and in conjunction with Android 8.1 OS seemingly can’t meet the need of today’s phone users. Also, the big battery capacity alone isn’t enough for users to prefer this over a more powerful competitor. Blackview didn’t back off and is bringing the BV9500 Plus to the market, an upgraded version of BV9500 that not only inherits the advantages of the old model but also improves its inadequacies.

To start, BV9500 Plus retains the killer feature of its predecessor which is the 10000mAh BAK® battery with standby time up to 40 days. In addition, there are 2 charging options now: the wireless charging and 12V/2A fast charging that is more than 2 times faster than normal 5V/2A charge technology. The huge battery can be charged within just 3.5 hours. As for the upgraded parts, the Blackview BV9500 Plus now comes with Helio P70 SoC together with the latest Android 9 Pie, offering a smooth multitasking experience.

What’s also new in BV9500 Plus is the waterproof rating up to IP69K, withstanding submersion under 1.8 meters deep water up to 2 hours. Furthermore, it can resist 1450 psi high-pressure and 80ºC high-temperature steam scouring.

The new device is planned to hit the market next week so stay tuned as it will definitely come with an offer! The old model’s production is now over and you can find it online while stock lasts. In the meantime, the BV9700 Pro, BV9600 and BV6100 are on promotion. For more information visit their official website.

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