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HiSense U989 Pro (2016) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

HiSense announced the launch of the U989 Pro smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the HiSense U989 Pro phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The HiSense U989 Pro comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

HiSense U989 Pro specifications

BrandHiSense
NameU989 Pro
ModelU989P
Release date2016

Body

The weight of HiSense U989 Pro is about 5.33 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this HiSense phone are average (6.09 x 3.11 x 0.35 inches).

Weight5.33 oz
Dimensions6.09 x 3.11 x 0.35 inches
Colorsblack, gold, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The HiSense U989 Pro comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 31987

Display

The size of U989 Pro screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of HiSense U989 Pro with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of HiSense U989 Pro (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the U989 Pro is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The HiSense U989 Pro supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The U989 Pro phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of U989 Pro is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2500 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This HiSense phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of HiSense U989 Pro phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the HiSense U989 Pro, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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