5 best features of the Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max

Cherry Mobile is coming back with a bang as it launched the Aqua S9 Max. It is a gaming-focused budget smartphone priced at just PHP 6,999 at launch!

Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max is a game-changer

Here are 5 reasons why it is a game-changer!

Top 5 highlights of the Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max

It has mid-range level specs for a budget price tag

1. FHD+ IPS screen - The Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max has a 6.53-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen with a 2340 x 1080 FHD+ resolution and 395 ppi pixel density. It is dubbed as TrueView Teardrop Display and it has a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio that provides a more immersive gaming and viewing experience.

2. Beastly specs - Inside, the Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max has a gaming-grade specs sheet for performance. It has the 12nm 2.05GHz MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor that is usually found in mid-range smartphones. It also has a Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage. These are specs that can definitely run heavy games as well as popular eSports titles.

3. Capable quad-camera system - With the Aqua S9 Max, you get a quad-camera system with 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX582 AF + 8MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle with AF + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2. depth + dual-tone LED flash. The 48MP Sony IMX582 is a near-flagship sensor capable of taking high-quality images. It also has a 32MP selfie sensor.

4. Big battery - It also has a big 5,130mAh battery to accompany the performance it has. It is even bigger than most flagship and mid-range devices out there in terms of capacity. You can get a full day's worth of work with some to spare when you need to game afterward. If you need to charge, it has an 18W fast charging technology to boot.

Get it for PHP 6,999 at launch with freebies

5. Amazing launch price - You get all of the abovementioned features plus dual-band WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, and GLONASS for just PHP 6,999. Yes, an almost mid-range level device just for a budget-friendly price tag at launch.

Even after the sale, its PHP 9,999 is still great when you compare it to devices in the same price range.

Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max Specs

Display: 6.53-inch 2.5D curved LCD (IPS) screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 395 ppi

CPU: 2.05GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G76 3EEMC4

RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX582 AF + 8MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle w/ AF + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP

Battery: 5,130mAh w/ 18W fast charging 

OS: Android 10.0

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, liquid cooling, Smart PA HiFi audio amp, USB-C, Colors: Jade Green

Dimensions: 162.86 x 77.05 x 10.15 mm

Weight: 216 g

Price: PHP 9,999

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