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Mobicel IX

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

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube 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

Mobicel IX Highlights and Overview

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.

Mobicel IX Full Specifications and Features

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

Mobicel IX User Reviews and Opinions

Comments 2

  1. Tk says:

    Can you do the ix plus I’m really interested in that phone but I don’t know the processor

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