Introduction
Last month, I had the chance to test a friend's new HD9. It's a recently released refresh of the "old" HD9 as it is now based on the MT6573 chipset. This means that if you like it's design, you can now enjoy a faster Dual SIM smartphone that supports 3G networks.
Specifications
Chipset
Name: MediaTek MT6573 CPU: 650 MHz ARM11™ GPU: PowerVR™ SGX 531 Instruction set: ARMv6 Software environment
Embedded:OS: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) Body
Dimensions
(width x height x depth):119 x 65 x 10 millimetres Weigth: 150 grams Color: Black Memory
RAM:capacity: 512 MB ROM-capacity: 512 MB Expansion slot: microSD memory card, supporting up to 32 GB Network support
Primary phone: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS2100 Secondary phone: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 Data links: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA Display
Type: Sharp LCD capacitive touchscreen Size: 4.3 inches, WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels) Camera
Main (rear): 8 megapixels (interpolated) with autofocus and single LED flash Secondary (front): 1.3 megapixels Interfaces
Bluetooth (802.15): Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate Wireless LAN / Wi-Fi (802.11): IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g USB: USB 2.0 Client, Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s)
USB Series Micro-B (Micro-USB) connectorSatellite navigation
Built-in GPS module: MT6620 chipset GPS antenna: Internal Complementary GPS services: A-GPS (Assisted GPS), MediaTek EPO (Extended Prediction Orbit) Additional features
Sensors: Analog Radio: FM radio (87.5-108 MHz) with RDS radio receiver
The body and quality of construction is pretty much the same...
The screen is a new version, though. This time, the manufacturer's choice was to use a Sharp ASV-LCD.
Features
The new version of HD9 shares the framework with G11i Pro, so it has exactly the same features. Take a look at it's review to know more about it.
Final thoughts
Final thoughts
This refresh brings improvements over the old one, not only for the better user experience in terms of speed, but in great part for the added 3G support and improved network reception.
Just visit my partner shop (etotalk.com), if you are interested to buy this phone.
Just visit my partner shop (etotalk.com), if you are interested to buy this phone.
Hey Bruno,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! It was exactly what I was looking for now that I'm trying to decide what Android dual SIM phone to get. I also love that you're cooking up some ROMs for these phone (this is what got me over the line when deciding if I should go for one of these phones).
In your opinion which of the recent MT6573 based phones, HD9 3G (T9199+), HD7 Pro (T9299) or G11i Pro, do you like the most and why? Are there any other ones I should be considering? (must be android, dual SIM with at least one HSPA 900/2100 and the other HSPA or GSM and 480x800 screen).
Thank you
Hey Bruno,
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog!
I am also interested in buying MT6573 based phone. I am looking for latest possible Android version, big (at least 4.0") multi-touch screen 480x800 16m colors, DUAL SIM and most important - fast and stable with applications and games.
Can you say in your opinion which one is the best - HDC A9100, G11i Pro, T9199, Tops HD7 3G, B63M, HDC Z710, Hero H7300, Tops HD2 HD9 or Star A3 Sensation? Is there some that is better than these (max $300)?
Well, this has been asked many times, but in my humble opinion, G11i Pro is a highly reliable phone, even for business use. I use it with my business and private SIM cards and this is by far the best Chinese clone that I've seen and reviewed. Even in terms of GSM reception, I can tell you that no other Chinese Dual SIM can beat it.
ReplyDeleteIf you guys are satisfied with a 4.0" screen, then G11i Pro is the right way to go.
Thank you very much for the quick reply!
ReplyDeleteI was going to buy G11i Pro but today I got B63m as a present... so I was wondering if there is some of your ROMs that I can use on it? (I saw that there are many improvements...)
Hello, do you have modded ROMs for this one as well? Or do the ones for G11iPro work?
ReplyDeleteHI have this Phone. Any rom upgrades yet?
ReplyDeleteYours //