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HiSense U50 (4G)

HiSense U50 (4G)
$129
Brand: HiSense
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.1 inch HD+ screen
  • Camera Triple 8MP AI camera / 5MP front
  • Memory 2GB RAM with 32GB ROM
  • Platform UNiSOC SC9863A / Android 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Overview

As the name implies, this is the 4G variant of HiSense U50. It has better CPU, and given three camera lenses on the rear, but the display remain same on both phones. From the front, the phone sport a 6.1-inch HD+ screen with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution. It has 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a U-shaped notch above the screen, housing the selfie camera.

On the inside, the HiSense U50 (4G) is powered by a 1.6GHz Octa-core UniSoC SC9863A CPU, along with PowerVR GE8322 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

There are three camera sensors on the rear; an 8MP main lens, 2MP macro and a third AI depth sensor, along with an LED flash. While a single 5-megapixel selfie lens seats in the overhead notch at the front.

Like the 3G model, this one still does not have a rear fingerprint scanner, except for faceID and other default Android locks. The model offer dual 4G SIMs, has 4030mAh battery and run on Google Android 11 (Go Edition). Detailed specifications of HiSense U50 4G model is contained in the specs table below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM GSM 850 / 900
3G Network Bands HSDPA Band: 2, 4, 5
4G Network Bands LTE band 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 26
5G Network Bands Does not support 5G network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries -
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Status Released and Available

BODY

Dimensions 157.05 × 73.45 × 10 mm
Weight ---
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device Plastic
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.1 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~78.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 11 (Go Edition)
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. PowerVR GE8322

MEMORY

RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 2 GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card (16GB SD-card included)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 8 MP
Macro: 2MP
Depth: AI lens
Camera Features Autofocus
Flash type - Single LED
5-element lens
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 5-megapixel
Camera Features Face Unlock
Face Beauty
Video Resolution 1080@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below the display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
Sound Enhancements None

CONNECTIVITY

USB Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes
FM Radio Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4030mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box Charging Brick / USB cable

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