UMIDIGI ventures into the field of rugged telephones with the premiere of the UMIDIGI Bison , a terminal as resistant as it is functional and powerful. In this sense, it is a rugged mobile that does not sacrifice the hardware or cameras section in pursuit of resistance, something that these devices often sin, including the models of the most recognized brands.

The UMIDIGI BISON is an impressive mobile that takes advantage of its IP68 / IP69K certifications, but also packs very competent specifications for its range; Among them we can mention a 6.3-inch FHD screen, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of ROM, a generous 5,000mAh battery and a Sony brand 48MP quad camera matrix, all for an extremely reasonable price.

Therefore, it is a proposal that is worth knowing in detail, especially if you are looking for a smartphone capable of accompanying you on your adventures and withstanding adversity. Although if on the other hand, you do not care about resistance and your priority is the price-quality ratio, we can recommend the UMIDIGI A9 Pro with infrared thermometer.

Technical specifications of the UMIDIGI BISON: UMIDIGI BISON, a rugged smartphone as resistant as it is new

Strength and durability the order of the day: UMIDIGI BISON, a rugged smartphone as resistant as it is new

Resistance is the main aspect that defines this terminal, but it is not the only interesting element, it should be added. As can be seen in the images, the body consists of reinforced corners against impacts , while the grooves are protected by what appear to be metal locks.

It should be noted that for a ruggedized phone, the UMIDIGI BISON is not as bulky or heavy as you might expect, which is an achievement. Going into details, we come across a body with dimensions of 16.25 x 7.99 x 1.28 cm and a weight of 250 grams.

Despite being lighter than the average rugged phone, UMIDIGI’s BISON does not neglect durability, and proof of this is the military standard MIL-STD-810G that this device receives. Even more interesting is the fact that it also has IP68 and IP69K certifications .

In other words, the manufacturer guarantees that this little friend can submerge underwater to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes and come out unharmed, as well as being able to survive a thermal steam wash, withstanding a high water pressure of 100 bar. (1450 psi) and a high water temperature of 80 ° C. These are the major leagues when it comes to rugged mobiles, and the BISON guarantees all this and more.

In case you are wondering, the fingerprint reader is mounted on the side of the terminal, conveniently located above the start button. It is important to note that we will also find two customizable buttons on this terminal, to which you can assign shortcuts to the most used apps or to more practical functions, such as emergency calls or to activate the camera.

Screen

In general, ruggedized phones make significant cuts in the size and resolution of their screen, but the UMIDIGI BISON is one of those clear exceptions, offering a screen at the height of modern mid-range terminals. Going into detail, it exhibits a 6.3-inch panel that provides Full HD + resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels .

Being the screen of a ruggedized one, we can also expect features designed for durability and use in extraordinary situations, and indeed it does, starting with the Corning Gorilla Glass , passing through the possibility of using it with gloves on, until reaching the mode aquatic camera.

Hardware and Features: Impressive on the outside and also on the inside

Although the UMIDIGI BISON is not the most powerful terminal that we will find in this price range, it honestly does not disappoint and, in fact, it is one of the most competent in its respective niche. In this vein, a Helio P60 chip is the heart of the terminal, it is nothing to write home about, but its eight 2.0Ghz cores do a good job of moving applications and games with ease. It is accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage , again, nothing impressive, but not bad for the price either.

On the other hand, what does impress us is the presence of 4-layer liquid cooling for the SoC, which ensures effective heat dissipation and, therefore, a consistent experience when playing games. This is something that is not seen every day on a mobile in this price range, whether it is rugged or not.

Not only do we have to applaud the liquid cooling on board the BISON, as the 5,000mAh battery also deserves recognition. And speaking of it, it consists of 18W fast charging , which is a Plus that is always well received.

At the OS level, it has a Stock version of Android 10 in its purest form, and that is something we can applaud, since not all manufacturers resist the temptation to install their custom layer. Moving on to the field of connectivity, the terminal has everything usual and more: 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, multifunctional NFC (compatible with Google Pay) and more importantly: GPS for travel .

Cameras

Surprisingly, the photographic bet lives up to the rest of the set, with a quad camera headed by a 48MP Sony sensor with f / 1.79 aperture. This is followed by a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens with a 120 ° field of view, a 5MP macro camera with a 2.5cm focus distance and, finally, a 5MP depth sensor.

The selfie camera is 24MP and has facial recognition , so it meets the minimum and more. As the manufacturer indicates, the camera can be used underwater, and even one of the customizable buttons takes us to the camera by default.

As a last highlight of the terminal, we can mention the BOSCH barometer , a useful tool for measuring atmospheric pressure, but it also consists of other utilities such as pedometer, electronic compass, speedometer and more.