UMi Rome Hands-on
The Chinese brand Umi has recently presented a new device, the Umi Rome, a new budget device that will cost only $89.
With this new device, UMi have kept their promise of a tough build, without sacrificing good design, all the while maintaining a low cost. The UMi Hammer S incorporates high end features such as USB Type-C not normally associated with devices costing less than $100.
When getting a UMi Rome in your hand, the first thing you will notice is its elegant design, with a frame made of metal, which gives us the feeling of being using a device with a higher price. Despite being made of metal, the device is not at all heavy, weighing only 177 grams including battery.
Design and build of the UMi Rome are far better than everyone would expect from a Chinese smartphone costing just $89. Looking around the edges of the phone, you will discover the usual features, such as power button or speakers, plus a USB Type-C, the new connectivity standard which is currently used on high-end devices such as OnePlus 2.
UMi Rome chassis has a similar curve to it as the UMi Hammer S or the Xiaomi Mi Note, wrapping the rear edges around, what makes this device feel very comfortable in the hand. The chassis is machined to a through 100 processes, in order to give it a smooth finish, similar to high-end devices.
At the rear of this device, we can find a 13-megapixel Sony IMX179 sensor, accompanied by a dual LED flash, an unusual feature for a phone of this price. The UMi Rome also incorporates a front camera and a front LED flash, ideal to shoot selfies.
Speaking of the screen, the glass panel has a 2.5D glass curve to it for a nice smooth transition. The panel incorporates AMOLED technology, a feature usually found on high-end devices, and that will help users to improve their battery consumptions.
UMi Rome key features
Price: 89$
CPU: MT6753 Octa-core
RAM: 3GB
Display: 5.5 inch AMOLED 2.5D screen
7.9mm Ultra slim Metal frame
Front Flash LED + Dual Rear flash LED
13mp SONY IMX 179
How to win a UMi Rome for free
UMi is now giving a chance to win a free UMi Rome. All you need to do in order to participate is visiting UMi official website www.umidigi.com and play a mini game.
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