One of the biggest trends we’re starting to see in 2019 is the rapid growth and iteration in cameras. The advent of multiple cameras is a huge one right now with not just a second one, but a third, or fourth. Another big trend is jumping from 12-megapixel and 16-megapixel cameras up to 48-megapixels.
Indeed, that’s a key feature in Umidigi’s latest phone, the F1 Play. Launching as an affordable Android 9 Pie device, this one delivers a ton of hardware at a budget-friendly price.
The Umidigi F1 Play is an upgraded approach to its recent F1, with notable changes in memory and camera. Both pack a 6.3-inch display with a waterdrop cutout, and each has a massive 5150mAh battery.
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Whereas the F1 comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, the F1 Play bumps up the memory to 6GB, with 64GB storage space.
The F1 has a dual-camera setup of 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel while the F1 Play goes hard with the 48-megapixel and 8-megapixel configuration. Processing power comes in the form of a Helio P60 for both models.
Umidigi F1 Play Specs
- Screen : 6.3’’ 19.5: 9 Waterdrop advanced in-cell LTPS Display
- CPU : MTK, Helio P60, 4xCortex-A73, 2.0GHz & 4xCortex-A53, 2.0GHz
- GPU : ARM Mali G72 MP3 800MHz
- RAM : 6GB
- Internal memory: 64GB
- Rear camera: 48MP + 8MP, Samsung GM1, 1/2” image sensor, F/1.7 aperture, 6-element lens, 0.8μm pixel(support 4-in-1 super pixel, 0.8μm synthesis 1.6μm)
- Front camera: 16MP front camera
- Connectivity : Both SIM slots are compatible with 4G, support 4G VoLTE in both slots simultaneously.
- 2G: GSM 2 /3 /5 /8
- 2G: CDMA1X BC0,BC1
- 3G: EVDO BC0,BC1
- 3G: WCDMA 1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19
- 3G: TD-SCDMA 34 /39
- 4G: TDD-LTE 34 /38 /39 /40 /41
- 4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /25 /26 /28A /28B
- Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, OTG
- Battery : 5150mAh
- Quick Charge: 18W Fast Charge
- Dimensions :156.9 mm *74.3 mm*8.8 mm
- Weight : 193g
- Other : FM radio, gravity sensors, proximity, light sensor, fingerprint scanner
- Colors : Red, Black
Availability
The Umdigi F1 Play is expected to go on sale at the end of March, but we’ve found it listed on AliExpress under a pre-sale price of $219.99. It’s not clear if that will be the standard retail price or if it’s an introductory offer. Either way, we cannot imagine it going for much more.
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Giveaway
Umidigi, as it often does, is giving readers a chance to win one of ten devices for the F1 Play. It’s as easy as ever to enter with a number of ways to participate. As of today there are two weeks to enter!