Mobicel IX

$80
Brand: Mobicel
Category: Phones
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Display 6.4 inch HD+ Screen
Camera 8MP AI camera / 5MP front
Memory 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM
Platform Octa-core CPU / Android 12

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands	HSDPA 850 / 1900
4G Network Bands	4G
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

LAUNCH

Also Known As	Mobicel IX (9)
Announced	2023, November 1
Status	Available. Released 2023, November

BODY

Dimensions	160.75 x 75 x 9.6 mm
Weight	---
Build	Plastic
SIM Type	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type	IPS touchscreen / 16M colors
Size	6.4 inches, (79.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 18:9 ratio (282 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System	Android 12 (Go Edition)
Chipset	UNISOC SC9863A1 (28 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	PowerVR GE8322

MEMORY

RAM + ROM	2(4)GB + 32GB
Card Slot	Yes, up to 128GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 8MP - Depth: QVGA Ai sensor
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	5-megapixel
Video Resolution	720p

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Chin, below the display
Audio Jack Type	Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS

BATTERY

Battery Capacity

Non-removable Li-Ion 4000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Blue and Grey
Box Contents	Mobicel X1 / Charging Brick / USB cable

Our Rating

The rating is based on the opinions of users and reliable reviewers.

7.2

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

This is Mobicel’s IX, an affordable entry-level smartphone for the South African market. It comes in a compact 6.4-inch screen, has a dewdrop notch on the head, and is powered by the SC9863A1 CPU.

Mobicel said the IX has 4GB RAM along with 32GB ROM. However, it is not clear weather this 4GB RAM is a hardware RAM, or a combination of 2GB + 2GB virtual RAM. Also

The phone has a 4000mAh battery, and it charges via USB Type-C interface. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the rear, and a 5-megapixel sensor upfront. The full specifications of the device are contained below.