Umidigi Bison X10S & X10G NFC Review – New Budget Rugged Smartphone

Umidigi launched its latest rugged smartphone from the Bison series, and this series is undoubtedly one of the best-rugged budget smartphones that offer us value for the price, Now Umidigi Bison X10S and its big brother Bison X10G has been launched. which comes with the same specifications with a difference in design and storage capacity and support NFC.

This is an upgrade with great specifications in terms of Unisoc UMS312 Quad-core processor, 4GB RAM and up to 64GB storage, Android 11, AI triple camera or even a large battery capacity, and most importantly a durable design with IP68 and IP69K protection, regardless of these specifications, how well it performs and whether it is worth an upgrade, all this and more in this review.

• Stock Android 11
• Unisoc T310 (UMS312) Quad-core
• PowerVR GE8300
• 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
• 6.53″ HD+ Waterdrop Display
• 16MP AI Triple Rear Camera
• 6150mAh Battery
• Dual 4G Network

Design And Build Quality

The design in the Umidigi Bison X10S is beautiful, elegant, and modern, it features a large screen on the front of 6.53 inches and on the back, a high-quality Fiberglass with a length of 172.07mm and a width of 83.8mm with a solid metal frame and with rubber cushions to suck the impact and give a kind of thickness of 12.9mm a wonderful feeling when held in your hand, despite its weight of 279g may be heavy for some, But it’s normal in a durable phone, I hope its performance is worth it. If you ask me about the quality of the manufacturing, there is nothing to complain about it, it’s the closest thing to a premier because Umidigi is always working to provide high-quality products to users all over the world at an affordable price.

Now design in the Umidigi Bison X10G is the same as Bison X10S in all things, the only difference on the back has a high-quality synthetic rubber layer, Which gives it an appearance of solid and durable.

On The Front

In front of the device is a full screen measuring 6.53 inches with very thin bezels on the sides, and at the bottom, there is a very narrow chin, in addition to the Dot Drop notch from the top that contains an 8MP camera in the middle of the top for taking selfies and video chats, which we will talk about a lot soon.

On The Back

At the back, you have a flat and clean panel with a premier look. What will catch your attention is the Triple camera and flash in the upper left corner with a protrusion, so you have to protect it with a cover, and there are three small points (Perimeter & mic). Also, there is the “BISON logo” on the bottom side and the speaker. And what makes it more durable, is in the corners, there are cushions for extra protection and comfort when holding the phone.

For Umidigi Bison X10G, it’s the same solid design that we are used to in the BISON series and the same as Bison X10S in all things, the only difference on the back has a high-quality synthetic rubber layer, Which gives it an appearance of solid and durable and in the middle of the back is the name “BISON X” with a unique symbol that is expressed, and if version supports NFS, there will be a logo indicating this next to the BISON X logo, Also just below it is a lanyard hook, and cushions in the corners.

Ports And Buttons

As for the ports, the phone comes with a USB Type-C port from the bottom with another microphone, while there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top. The buttons are, as usual, the power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor, the volume button, the dual SIM with the memory slot. It should be noted that there are two customizable shortcut buttons on the sides with orange color.

Regarding the fingerprint, it is only present in the versions that support NFC, although there is a face unlock.

Waterproof

The Umidigi Bison X10S and Bison X10G is covered by high-quality synthetic rubber and rated with IP68 and IP69K, which means it is dust-resistant, scratch-resistant, shock- and drop-resistant, and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. Moreover, it can withstand high pressure and high-temperature washing test, and withstand 100 bar (1450 psi) high water pressure and 80°C high water temperature.

In addition, it also has MIL-STD-810G certification, a military standard certification that ensures the integrity of the device is maintained in almost any situation.

Umidigi Bison X10S – Display Quality

Even in 2022, if you’re talking about a Chinese budget smartphone, it will most likely be an LCD IPS screen, and that’s what the Umidigi Bison X10S and Bison X10G offer, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad because it’s a big 6.53 inches HD+ with 20:9 aspects ratio And a good resolution of 720 x 1600 px gives you bright, sharp colors and wide viewing angles which are more than great for consuming visual content on YouTube or otherwise.

In short, with the Umidigi Bison X10S, I will not say that it is the best screen, but in the budget category, you will get the best value for what you pay, a large and high-quality screen suitable for media consumption, whether you are watching the video, playing games or browsing the social media.

Umidigi Bison X10S – Cameras

One of the main points of the Umidigi Bison X10S is the cameras. In terms of their specifications, there is nothing to worry about, but the last word remains in the actual performance.

Triple Rear Camera

On the back, you get a Triple-camera setup that features a 16MP primary camera, F/2.2 aperture, For the rest of the cameras, you have an 8MP wide-angle lens with a 120-degree and a 5MP macro lens.

So far, the technical specifications are good, so let’s move on to the realistic performance, in photography under good lighting, the cameras can take really good pictures and capture a lot of details and with beautiful color saturation, so I liked the cameras, but in the night photos, they lacked quality with that, still more than just good cameras considering the price.

Front camera

In the forefront of selfies or video chats, you get an 8MP camera with an F/2.2 aperture and with an impressive algorithm, and several modes to choose from.

Video Recording

You can record videos on 1080p, 720p, 480p video recording, 30fps from both front and back cameras in well-lit environments with some poor stability.

Umidigi Bison X10S & X10G Performance

If we talk about performance, Umidigi Bison X10S and Bison X10G offer great performance in most of its basic and entertainment uses such as browsing the web, watching videos on YouTube, using social media applications, even playing games, as everything worked efficiently and without facing any problems with stopping applications or high degrees.

UMIDIGI BISON X10S CPU Performance

Well, Its time to expose Umidigi Bison X10S to some tasks that need more effort and there is nothing better than playing games with high settings, the conditions here differ according to the application, game, or any type of program that need large resources, and because the processor used here is Unisoc T310 (UMS312) Quad-core based on 1x Arm Cortex-A75 and 3x Arm Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz and 12mm architecture used in low-cost smartphones, everything was smooth even in medium-graphics games like PUBG or COD Mobile or other requirements games, however, if you play on low settings, You will enjoy smooth gameplay, decent frame rate, play these games and even video decoding.

GPU

Thanks to the IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU, the performance was good in games, but it depends on the type of game and its requirements, and sometimes there is a kind of delay, although it did not constitute an obstacle, and this in games such as CoD mobile and PUBG. However, all you have to do is play on the settings Low to medium, more than that settings, yes you can play but not with a perfect experience.

Memory

Most of the applications run very quickly and thanks to the 64GB eMMC 5.1 Storage, it would be suitable for installing any application you need, with the ability to expand via a Micro SD card to 256GB and this on Umidigi Bison X10S NFC. The 64GB space is only in versions that contain NFC, both Umidigi Bison X10S and Bison X10G, for versions without NFC it is only 32GB. I don’t know why all these details, it’s so annoying.

And for multitasking, browsing between applications was smooth because it is equipped with a 4 RAM LPDDR3 dual-channel which is more than enough for most of the tasks that you can do with a smartphone such as keeping many applications or large games running in the background. In Short, for multitasking, this smartphone will give you a positive experience.

Playing Content

To play the content on YouTube, was very smooth. You can play videos at a maximum of 720p at 60 FPS without any problems or lag, And this is the highest quality you can get.

Umidigi Bison X10S DMR Information

Next, let’s take a look at the DMR information and Widevine security. I can tell you I’m a little disappointed with this because it’s only Level 3, so you won’t be able to get HD on Netflix or other streaming services. and this level maybe not be found on all Chinese smartphones without exaggeration. However, you can still enjoy Netflix and all other streaming services in 480p resolution.

Software

The Umidigi Bison X10S NFC smartphone works on Android 11 with UI that has better gesture navigation controls, Dark Theme, and contains most of the features that come with the system, the most important of which is the presence of all Google services, Making the smartphone experience smoother and more personalized.

As I always say, the stock Android system is best for cheap devices, with a simple and smooth launcher for better performance, especially since it does not contain pre-installed apps or games, I really hate this because of the large number of ads, Thanks here it is different. However, it has some toolkit apps but does not burden the device and is without pop-up ads.

Overall Performance

In sum, the performance on this phone is more than good as a rugged budget smartphone focused on daily use and playing games with medium settings and is equipped with a set of specifications and respectable features such as camera, durability, and design making it an interesting experience.

Connectivity

Umidigi Bison X10 is a dual-SIM smartphone equipped with a SIM slot that accommodates two 4G nano-sim cards that support all bandwidth offerings of 4G and 3G and so on, so its expected that you will get wide coverage and good signal quality for making phone calls and accessing the Internet easily, In addition to having a MicroSD card on the same socket.

To connect to WiFi networks, the Bison X10S supports dual bandwidths of 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and of course, there is Bluetooth 5.0. That’s not all, there are also some basic sensors for a smartphone, including a gyroscope, accelerometers, and even an electronic compass. If you need NFC to make mobile payments ( Supports Google Pay ), you must buy the version that contains NFC on X10S or X10G.

Umidigi Bison X10S Battery And Charging Time

Umidigi Bison X10S or X10G has a built-in 6150mAh non-removable Li-Po battery that allows 8-10 hours of continuous use for surfing the Internet, Google, YouTube, and following social media, of course, the time is less when playing games and with moderate use, it will stay with you for a whole day on one charge it mostly takes about 4 hours to fully charge 6150mAh using Type-C with no support for wireless charging, and there is fast charging supports 10W is not very fast but better than the basic 5W. However, I can say that the battery was not bad.

For a regular user, the battery will easily last for a whole working day, depending on your usage such as the times you open the screen, and the type of applications you run, also it suffices for more than 9h consecutive of watching videos. however, its performance was good and this is mostly because it is equipped with stock Android 11 doesn’t have many pre-installed programs, even the interface is simple without any complications or processes in the background and this is what limits battery drain.

Conclusion

If you ask me if the Umidigi Bison X10S NFC or Bison X10G NFC smartphone is worth buying or you can recommend, my answer is definitely yes, and this is due to the experience that it will give you that it is a low-cost smartphone and the price does not exceed $150, I think Bison X10S NFC is one of the best budget Rugged smartphones in 2022 with a stylish design and decent specifications in terms of the CPU, cameras, and even the battery is acceptable. All this does not mean that it’s flawless because cannot watch Netflix in HD resolution and the highest quality you can watch video content like Youtube is 720p.

Difference Between Umidigi Bison X10S – Bison X10G – With NFC

And as I said, it is tiring to put out many versions of one smartphone with differences that are not big, so I will clarify the most important differences between the versions in the table:

	Umidigi Bison X10S	Umidigi Bison X10G	Bison X10S NFC	Bison X10G NFC
Design	Fiberglass / Industrial Rubber	Industrial Rubber	Fiberglass / Industrial Rubber	Industrial Rubber
Processor	Unisoc T310 Quad-core	Unisoc T310 Quad-core	Unisoc T310 Quad-core	Unisoc T310 Quad-core
GPU	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR GE8300
RAM	4GB	4GB	4GB	4GB
Storage	32GB	32GB	64GB	64GB
Software	Android 11	Android 11	Android 11	Android 11
Screen	6.53 inch	6.53 inch	6.53 inch	6.53 inch
Resolution	1600*720 HD+	1600*720 HD+	1600*720 HD+	1600*720 HD+
Camera	AI Triple Rear Camera: 16MP+8MP+5MP  Front camera: 8.0MP	AI Triple Rear Camera: 16MP+8MP+5MP  Front camera: 8.0MP	AI Triple Rear Camera: 16MP+8MP+5MP  Front camera: 8.0MP	AI Triple Rear Camera: 16MP+8MP+5MP  Front camera: 8.0MP
Battery	6150mAh	6150mAh	6150mAh	6150mAh
Waterproof	IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G	IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G	IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G	IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G
Unlock	Face Unlock	Face Unlock	Fingerprint and Face Unlock	Fingerprint and Face Unlock
NFC	No	No	Yes	Yes

Umidigi Bison X10S & X10G (NFC) Price And Where To Buy

The Umidigi Bison X10 Series Smartphone is currently available on the Aliexpress Store (UMIDIGI BISON X10S – X10G NFC or UMIDIGI BISON X10S – X10G) and Banggood (UMIDIGI BISON X10S – X10G NFC or UMIDIGI BISON X10S – X10G) for a very good price So, don’t miss out on this great deal. And to view its price or buy it, you can access the offer by clicking on the store icon.

• UMIDIGI BISON X10S or BISON X10G Smartphone
• Power Adapter
• Type-C Cable
• Screen Protector (pre-applied)
• Quick Start Guide

Model	UMIDIGI Bison X10S/X10G NFC Global Bands (4GB+64GB)
Network	2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8  3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8  4G: FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/28A/28B/B66 TDD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41  SIM Card Slots: Dual SIM Dual Standby (3-choose-2 SIM slot) Features: 4G Dual SIM, both cards can access 4G connectivity simultaneously
Hardware	OS: Android 11  CPU: UMS312 (T310), 1xArm Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 3xArm Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz, Quad-core GPU: Imagination PowerVR GE8300, 800MHz  RAM: 4GB, LPDDR3  ROM: 64GB, eMMC 5.1  Card Extend: Yes, Supports expandable storage up to 256GB
Display	Display Size: 6.53″ (measured diagonally)  Type: Capacitive touch  Resolution: 1600*720, HD+, 20:9 (~269 ppi density)  Touch: Capacitive multi-touch
Rear Camera	AI Triple Rear Camera: 16MP+8MP+5MP  16MP primary camera, F/ 2.2  8MP ultra wide angle camera, FOV 119°, F/ 2.2  5MP macro camera, 3cm macro distance, F/ 2.4  Features: Ultra wide-angle mode, Steady handheld night photography, Macro mode, Portrait mode, Panorama mode, HDR, AI Beautify, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Dual LED flash, Face recognition, Real-time filters Rear camera video features: 1080p, 720p, 480p video recording, 30fps
Front Camera	Front Camera: 8MP F/ 2.2  Features: AI Beautify, Face recognition, Selfie countdown  Video features: 1080p, 720p, 480p video recording, 30fps
Language	Multi-Languages.
Battery & Charging	Battery: 6150mAh  Fast Charging: 10W  Charge Interface: Type-C  Charger Type: EU Type
Other Features	Body Material:  BISON X10S NFC: Metal Frame + Rubber Cushion + Fiberglass Back  BISON X10G NFC: Metal Frame + Rubber Cushion & Back  WIFI: IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac  Bluetooth: bluetooth 5.0, bluetooth HID  Positioning: GPS+Glonass+Beidou+Galileo Sensor: Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass Unlock Options: Side Fingerprint Unlock + Face Unlock  FM Radio: Yes, Headset-Free  OTG: Yes  NFC: Yes  Earphone Port: 3.5mm  Microphone: Dual microphones  OK Google on Locked Screen: No  Notification LED: Yes  Independent Customizable Button: 2 independent customizable buttons (Push-to-Talk & Underwater Camera)  Certification: IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G; GMS/ FCC/ CE/ MIC/ IC
Size & Weight	BISON X10S NFC:  Product Size: 83.82*172.07*12.9mm  Product Weight: 279g  BISON X10G NFC:  Product Size: 83.82*172.07*13.1mm Product Weight: 265g