[Banggood] UMIDIGI A9 - Android 11 / Global Bands / 5150mAh Battery / 3GB 64GB

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Jan 23rd, 2021 3:42 pm

hoodrich [OP]: Jr. Member; Feb 25, 2020; 160 posts; 321 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 3:42 pm

UMIDIGI A9 - Android 11 / Global Bands / 5150mAh Battery / 3GB 64GB

Deal Link:: https://www.banggood.com/UMIDIGI-A9-Glo ... 8366246445
Price:: $128.61
Savings:: 38% off
Expiry:: January 31, 2021
Retailer:: Banggood

UMIDIGI is marketing this one as the "World’s 1st Android 11 Smartphone with AI Thermometer" but of course your smartphone shouldn't be used as a medical device, it comes with Android 11 stock with no bloatware so that's a plus, big battery, USB type C, global bands, etc. can't beat that for just a $128 phone

Main page: https://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_a9_overview.html

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Jan 23rd, 2021 3:47 pm

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 17892 posts; 20044 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 3:47 pm

3GB RAM minimum -- Good.
No Name CPU -- Good enough.
64GB ROM -- Good enough.
6.5" 720p -- Minimum acceptable.

This is a good second or third phone, or an application specific dedicated device.

P.S. Includes infrared thermometer for the COVID era. God bless'em.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:26 pm

molybdenum: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2011; 1173 posts; 747 upvotes; Montreal

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:26 pm

In before thread derailment. (I'm still thinking about the Iplay 40)

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:35 pm

newt_101: Deal Fanatic; Oct 24, 2004; 7142 posts; 1976 upvotes; Toronto (Central)

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:35 pm

Horrible brand.
Looks great on paper when comparing specs/price to trusted brands, but once you have it, you'll curse the day you ever bought it.

Posting of anything Umidigi should be banned on the Hot Deals forum.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:37 pm

BoxsterS: Deal Addict; Mar 29, 2003; 3053 posts; 271 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:37 pm

Ships with Android 11 and will EOL with Android 11

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:39 pm

IslandTourGuide: Member; Jan 4, 2014; 375 posts; 464 upvotes; Paris

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:39 pm

Bought this for someone as a second phone and for European travel. Accepts dual SIM and microSD card. Are there any dual SIM phones out there with this price range? Had it delivered within a month - amazing from BangGood since they usually take longer. I was able to set it up in minutes. Comes with the EU plug and NA adapter. Phone is very fast and responsive. Camera is sharp. Thermometer works and is a bonus. Can't go wrong for a second or travelling phone (yeah, yeah, I know not many people are travelling)...
Can take the chance it can be stolen without much worry.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:44 pm

bjcheung77: Sr. Member; Jul 29, 2007; 664 posts; 362 upvotes; North America

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:44 pm

redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ 3GB RAM minimum -- Good.
No Name CPU -- Good enough.
64GB ROM -- Good enough.
6.5" 720p -- Minimum acceptable.

This is a good second or third phone, or an application specific dedicated device.

P.S. Includes infrared thermometer for the COVID era. God bless'em.

This is exactly what I was looking at, specs - it's somewhat similar to the one I bought - the Umidigi A5 Pro. I use it as a backup phone as this has dual sim feature. Essentially, I use my cheapo prepaid on sim 1, and a cheapo data on sim 2. It's for "back up" secondary phone use.

IslandTourGuide wrote: ↑ Bought this for someone as a second phone and for European travel. Had it delivered within a month - amazing from BangGood since they usually take longer. I was able to set it up in minutes. Comes with the EU plug and NA adapter. Phone is very fast and responsive. Camera is sharp. Thermometer works and is a bonus. Can't go wrong for a second or travelling phone (yeah, yeah, I know not many people are travelling)...
Can take the chance it can be stolen without much worry.

Yes, this phone is perfect for travel as well. If that time comes and Covid is "no longer an issue". I'll use my Umidigi phone as a travel phone. Thanks for the reminder. This is an acceptable deal as I got my A5 pro for a few dollars more last year.

Thank you RFD community for helping me with spending money!

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:45 pm

IslandTourGuide: Member; Jan 4, 2014; 375 posts; 464 upvotes; Paris

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:45 pm

BoxsterS wrote: ↑ Ships with Android 11 and will EOL with Android 11

and you know this how?

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:46 pm

IslandTourGuide: Member; Jan 4, 2014; 375 posts; 464 upvotes; Paris

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:46 pm

newt_101 wrote: ↑ Horrible brand.
Looks great on paper when comparing specs/price to trusted brands, but once you have it, you'll curse the day you ever bought it.

Posting of anything Umidigi should be banned on the Hot Deals forum.

Please ban me for I have an A5Pro - two plus years now...

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Jan 23rd, 2021 4:53 pm

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 17892 posts; 20044 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 4:53 pm

IslandTourGuide wrote: ↑ Please ban me for I have an A5Pro - two plus years now...

I've had one as well, they were great backup phones. Ended up selling mine to an employee because he liked it so much and knew I didn't care.

You want it? You got it. ... He still likes it.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 5:06 pm

tdracer: Deal Addict; May 1, 2011; 1793 posts; 2392 upvotes; Halifax

Jan 23rd, 2021 5:06 pm

I have A5 pro for 1.5 years with zero issues other than the camera sucks.

I bought the A9 pro and it is a beautiful phone. The build quality seems excellent. It's super responsive. The touch screen feels great and accurate. The cameras are......... great. Screen looks great, speakers are loud. 6GB ram, 128GB storage. Fast charging USB C.

All of this is with the understanding that mine was a $180 phone.

I can't vouch for longevity but I personally like taking chances with companies like these. They aren't just some company rebranding crap (like my dudios earbuds which are also awesome for $20). They are actually trying to make a great budget phone.

You're not getting a 1000-2000 flagship but then again, it's 1/10 the price.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 5:36 pm

IslandTourGuide: Member; Jan 4, 2014; 375 posts; 464 upvotes; Paris

Jan 23rd, 2021 5:36 pm

tdracer wrote: ↑ I have A5 pro for 1.5 years with zero issues other than the camera sucks.

I bought the A9 pro and it is a beautiful phone. The build quality seems excellent. It's super responsive. The touch screen feels great and accurate. The cameras are......... great. Screen looks great, speakers are loud. 6GB ram, 128GB storage. Fast charging USB C.

All of this is with the understanding that mine was a $180 phone.

I can't vouch for longevity but I personally like taking chances with companies like these. They aren't just some company rebranding crap (like my dudios earbuds which are also awesome for $20). They are actually trying to make a great budget phone.

You're not getting a 1000-2000 flagship but then again, it's 1/10 the price.

I agree

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Jan 23rd, 2021 6:00 pm

joblop: Member; Jan 15, 2014; 340 posts; 1027 upvotes; Westmount

Jan 23rd, 2021 6:00 pm

Thank you OP

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Jan 23rd, 2021 7:10 pm

325i: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2003; 1029 posts; 339 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 7:10 pm

A9 Pro?

How often do these dudes release phones?

Sounds disposable to me.... spend $150 every year and that get's you your Android upgrades with minimal hardware upgrades.

Tempted to get one, but for now I'll stick with the Moto phones for my parents....

Thanks for sharing OP!

Everyone has cool signatures with the stuffs they own listed... I'm in!!!
Koodo $40 6GB plan + Public Mobile $15 for 100 mins and 250MB Data X2 for the parents
Some Apple stuffs
Some Android stuffs

Jan 23rd, 2021 7:19 pm

tdracer: Deal Addict; May 1, 2011; 1793 posts; 2392 upvotes; Halifax

Jan 23rd, 2021 7:19 pm

325i wrote: ↑ A9 Pro?

How often do these dudes release phones?

Sounds disposable to me.... spend $150 every year and that get's you your Android upgrades with minimal hardware upgrades.

Tempted to get one, but for now I'll stick with the Moto phones for my parents....

Thanks for sharing OP!

I think you just described Apple and Samsungs business model. How many versions of the S20 were there? Although it's a bit more than $150.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 9:10 pm

guitar_pic: Member; Dec 12, 2003; 286 posts; 97 upvotes; Richmond

Jan 23rd, 2021 9:10 pm

IslandTourGuide wrote: ↑ and you know this how?

HE speaks the truth. No Umidigi phones have ever upgraded to a newer OS from what it came with. My F1Play is still stuck on Android9.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 9:38 pm

Zhopa: Sr. Member; Jun 22, 2009; 936 posts; 279 upvotes; Kitchener

Jan 23rd, 2021 9:38 pm

Just my 2¢:

I love dual SIM phones but stick with Xiaomi and Snapdragon (same price league). Have Mi A3 with pure Android One - get updates regularly.

Stay safe!

Слава Україні!

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Jan 23rd, 2021 10:07 pm

chukurific: Sr. Member; Sep 19, 2009; 650 posts; 525 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 23rd, 2021 10:07 pm

IslandTourGuide wrote: ↑ Please ban me for I have an A5Pro - two plus years now...

Me as well lol. Freedom 4GB sim in slot 1. PC Mobile UMB in slot 2.

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Jan 23rd, 2021 10:19 pm

SCOPster: Member; Aug 25, 2019; 466 posts; 455 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 10:19 pm

Two THUMBS WAY UP!!
/Been using my F2 for about a year now and STILL am one happy camper
I like the temp feature AND Android 11 (mine came with Android 10, Dual SIM and many phones these days STILL don't have Android 10
Battery Life is AMAZING as well!

The European model works in Canada? What is the Other Area choice all about?

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Jan 23rd, 2021 10:36 pm

EEE2: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2007; 3586 posts; 816 upvotes

Jan 23rd, 2021 10:36 pm

I owned one of these umidig phones. S7 pro. Battery life was amazing, I used it like crazy. And still didn't have to charge it till late at night or sometimes made it 2 days no charge. The 256gb storage was also amazing. One thing that drove me crazy but got used to it, was it would reboot on its own sometimes when taking using Google maps. And sometimes.photos would take but not save. Other then that to be honest. Can't complain for the price. They even came with screen protector and case. I lost this phone when I left on top of my car while putting baby in and forgot. This is my own fault and stupidity. Not the phones fault. Overall for the money it was amazing.

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