Coming as an upgrade to the Leagoo S9, the new Leagoo S9 Pro has the same notched display but is bigger in bigger size. There also some slight improvements in the area of hardware and of course the increased display. This is suitable for users that want a bit more although, both smartphones have some similarities like the same RAM size, set go cameras amongst others. Let’s have a good look at what this smartphone has to offer and if it is any good of an upgrade.
Leagoo S9 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 6.18-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1089 pixels
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 CPU with 4GB/6GB memory card
- 64GB/128GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and an 8MP camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 5, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
An overall examination of the Leagoo S9 Pro will reveal that it is only a more robust version of the Leagoo S9 as they both have a similar build which includes a notched display, same camera module at the back and to mention a few. Also, the smartphone has a glossy finish on top of the metallic unibody with nice rounded corners. Like the lesser variants, the smartphone also has reduced bezels on all side of the display and the notch happens to be smaller compared to that of the iPhone X itself.
There’s a boost in resolution as as size of the display on the Leagoo S9 Pro which makes it the smartphone a more appealing option for user who will love to watch movies or play games amongst other things on the smartohone. Sporting a 6.14-inch screen with a 2160 X 1080 pixels display resolution and of course detailed colour reproduction.
Battery and Camera
You would see a significant increase of battery capacity from the 3, 300mAh on the Leagoo S9 to a whopping 5, 000mAh on the Pro version. This means you could have up to 2 days of power provided usage is not intensive and you could get by a day on intensive usage with fast charge also available.
As for the camera on the smartohone, there is still a dual rear camera made up of a 13MP and 2MP camera. This is a common occurrence in today’s smartphone, with the second camera often for bokeh effect or more depth as the case may be. The front camera had an 8MP sensor for taking quite decent selfies.
Hardware and Software
The Leagoo S9 Pro is now faster thanks to a switch up to a more powerful MediaTek chipset amongst other upgrades. That being said, the smartphone features a MediaTek Helio P25 SoC with eight cores combined with a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU for graphics. Not bad right? There’s more.
In addition, the smartphone has 4GB/6GB of RAM size as well as 64GB/128GB built-in storage space with an expansion limit of 256GB. This allows you to multitask with ease and also store files with ease. You also get Android 8.1 Oreo running on the smartphone from the box.
Pricing and Availability
The smartphone is available for sale in various online stores and retail outlets around you for about 83, 000 naira depending on your location and the deal.
Leagoo S9 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Leagoo S9 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P25
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP2 MP1
- Memory: 4GB/6GB
- Colours: Black, Gold, Blue
- Dimension: -/li>
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano sim
- SIM Count: Single/Dual sim
Display
- Display: 6.18-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 16MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB/128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/WMV/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
