UMiDIGI Bison Pro is the fourth smartphone in UMi’s Bison series of rugged smartphones. Two key changes this Pro model brings onboard over other models is a redesigned camera modules and the use of Helio G80 CPU from MediaTek. But all other bells and whistles as far as toughness are concern are in place; including waterproof, dustproof and even shock resistance. On the front, you are getting a 6.3-inches display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and a U-shaped notch over the screen.
So as mentioned above, the UMiDIGI Bison Pro model is running on MediaTek’s Helio G80 CPU, an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz, along with Mali-G52 GPU. The phone has either 6/8GB RAM, and backed by a 128GB of internal storage.
As for the optics, you are getting three sensors within the camera modules on the back, the main snapper is a 48-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture, along with 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with up to 117-degree FoV and a third 5-megapixel macro lens, while a single 24-megapixel selfie snapper seat within the notch on the front.
The device comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner with dual 4G VoLTE enable SIMs, USB Type-C and NFC. There is a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charger on the inside, while Google Android 11 run out of the box. The table below contains the full specifications and features of UMiDIGI Bison Pro.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / CDMA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | 2G Band: B2 /B3 /B5 /B8 |
3G Network Bands |
WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 TD-SCDMA B34 / 39 |
4G Network Bands |
FDD-LTE B1 / 2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26 / 28A / 28B / 66 TDD-LTE B34 / 38/39/40/41 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries | UMiDIGI Bison Pro |
Announced | 2021, July 14th |
Status | Available. Released 2021, July 26th |
Dimensions | 164.0 x 79.6 x 12.7 mm |
Weight | 265 grams |
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device |
Glass front - IP68 / IP69K, MIL-STD- 810G - Waterproof and dustproof and shockproof |
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (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 Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> 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 | 6.3 inches, 99.1 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> 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 |
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> 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. | Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (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 (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (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. | Mali-G52 MC2 |
RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (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. | 4/8 GB |
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> 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 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF Ultrawide: 16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ Macro: 5 MP |
Camera Features |
Ultra wide-angle mode, Steady handheld night photography, Slow motion video, Macro mode, Portrait mode, Panorama mode, HDR, AI Beautify, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Dual LED flash, F ace recognition, Real-time filters |
Video Resolution | 1080p720p/[email protected] |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 24-megapixel |
Camera Features |
AI FaceID Face beautification |
Video Resolution | 1080p |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | No |
Sound Enhancements | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
USB | Micro USB Type-C 2.0 reversible connector |
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> 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 4.2 |
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> 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 <strong>NFC</strong> (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 <strong>GPS</strong> 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 Capacity | Non-removable Li-Polymer 5000mAh battery |
Fast Charging | 18W charging |
Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> 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, gyro, proximit - Non-Contact Digital Infrared Thermometer |
Colors | Hack Black, Storm Gray |
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> 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 |
- UMiDIGI Bison Pro - Charging Brick - USB cable - User Manual |
This is a very good budget smartphone with its strong point at the water and dust resistance but my downside at the processor angle considering the price.
Anyways kudos to UMUGIDI
I think I would go for this mediatek-powered Umidigi Bison 2 smartphone. I really like the features and specs of this smartphone. Going to try it!
In my opinion, this Bison 2 pro will be a good affordable smartphone with all these classic features such as Mediatek helio chip and the 6150 mAh battery backup.
The graphics in the gaming are going to be good and neat as it features a Mediatek helio p90 chipset.
This is the worst phone I’ve ever used, the seller has replaced it twice for me with the same model, but both have the same problem, the screen keeps shaking and it doesn’t work. not worth buying