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Quick look at nubia V80 Max: When durable is made affordable

Upgrade Magazine takes a quick look at #nubiaV80Max.

Like it or not, the world is lookist. That’s why we say “first impressions last”. Good or not, we base our liking (or hating) of something on what we see first. Perspectives could change, yes, but impressions are made at first meetings.

Which is why it’s good we weren’t disappointed when we first got our hands on the nubia V80 Max.

Though it has a 6.9-inch HD+ screen, this unit is actually light; meaning, holding this somewhat thin unit won’t tire the hand that easily. It helps, too, that even if the unit seems “boxy”, its edges aren’t disturbingly squarish. This helps in the comfy gripping of nubia V80 Max.

We got the “Sky Cyan” color variant (which is, basically, baby blue), and it looks… fresh, even if the front screen can be a handprint magnet.

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All the buttons are where they’re supposed to be – e.g. power button that’s also a fingerprint scanner at the right side, along with the volume control buttons; and nano-SIM and memory card tray is at the left side. A must-mention is the .5mm headphone port at the bottom of the unit, emphasizing the return of the wired accessories.

This may just be a quick look, but we turned on the nubia V80 Max anyway. And there were some observations:

  1. Setting up was fast
  2. Among the first thing you’d notice is the brightness… this one’s bright (!)
  3. The phone’s lower part bezel is somewhat thick; it was, at least, noticeable when we turned on the phone, and then just forgotten when we started using already
  4. The screen was crisp (1640×720), so that details were apparent/not pixelated
  5. No lags were noticed while navigating the phone

An in-depth look is needed, obviously. We’ll do that, too. Though for now, based on looks alone (and the many promises of nubia V80 Max), this one deserves to be considered indeed.

Design

  • Rugged Build: Meets TUV drop-resistance standards, can withstand falls up to 1.8 meters.
  • Durability: IP64-rated for dust and water resistance
  • Display: 6.9-inch HD+ screen (1640×720) with reinforced glass
  • User Comfort: Wet-hand touch, smooth center-to-edge lighting, DC dimming, low flicker for eye comfort
  • Easy Mode: Simplified home screen layout with larger icons and text

AI smart features

  • AI Memory: Local storage, auto-categorization of content.
  • AI Scam Alert: Real-time detection of scam calls/texts.
  • AI Wallpaper & Social Publishing: Generate wallpapers and social media posts.
  • AI Translation and Smart Reply

Audio

  • 200% Volume Boost: Super loud, crystal-clear sound.
  • 5mm Headphone Port: Supports wired audio.
  • AI Enhancements: AI can assist with notifications and smart replies, indirectly improving communication clarit

Camera

  • Rear Cameras: 50MP AI triple camera
  • Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera
  • Photography Features:
    • Gesture Snap (V-sign or open palm for selfies)
    • Dynamic Image for capturing motion
    • AI Filters for various scenes (food, portraits, night, architecture)

Performance & hardware

  • Processor: Unisoc T7250 Octa-Core, 1.8GHz.
  • RAM + Storage: 16 (8+8)GB RAM + 128GB ROM
  • Battery: 6000mAh with AI power-saving, bypass charging, AI night charging,
  • 10W reverse charging, long-term health optimization.
  • Fast Charging: 22.5W.
  • OS: MyOS 16 based on Android W

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: 2.4G/5G
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
  • NFC: Optional with side fingerprint sensor
  • USB: USB Type-C
  • GPS: Lane-level navigation, tunnel signal optimization, weak signal optimization

Color variants

  • Space Black
  • Aurellia Gold
  • Stardust Purple
  • Stellar Silver

nubia V80 Max is priced at ₱6,499 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), and is available on ShopeeLazada, and TikTok Shop, as well as select authorized retailers nationwide. For more information, folllow nubia Philippines on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok for the latest updates.

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