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FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:24 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.74 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 5 MP

FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

6.6

User score

▼Worse than 63% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 56%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

▼Worse than 60%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

▼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.9

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

6.3
User score
User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.4 points, which is higher than 49% of smartphones.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.3
Brand name
FOSSiBOT
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor model which is slower than processors in 59.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 4.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 24 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 5 MP which is lower than that of 55.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 52.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
24.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 24.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.74 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.74 inches which is larger than the screens of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1620 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1620 px which is lower than that of 78.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
10,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 10,600 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 95.9% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
176.1 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 176.1 mm which is taller than 96% of smartphones.
Width
81.7 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 81.7 mm which is wider than 92% of smartphones.
Thickness
18.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 18.5 mm which is thicker than 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
380 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 380 g which is heavier than 95.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
256,608 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 256,608 cm³ which is larger than 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.12x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.07 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.74 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 44.4% cheaper
    FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.07 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.74 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2.12x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 77% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (716 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    716 vs 3,115
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 23.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 20.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    FOSSiBOT F109
    the average smartphone
    FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.64 vs 8).
    6.64 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 77% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (716 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    716 vs 3,115
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 76.5% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (143 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    143 vs 608
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 20.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (753 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    753 vs 942
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 20.6% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2012 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,012 vs 2,533
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 23.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    24.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1620 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1620 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 93.7% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (380 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    380 g vs 196.2 g
  • 10.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (18.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    18.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 12.5 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (176.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    176.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 5.7 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (81.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    81.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.62x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (256,608 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    256,608 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
EPIC RIDE INC.
≈ estimated
10/09/2024
Hands-on review · battery, gaming and durability tests
Verdict
FOSSiBOT F109 is a good price-performance pick for rugged use, with a long-lasting battery and solid everyday performance.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

root-nation.com
15/11/2024
Hands-on review · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a rugged phone whose glove mode and rear screen are handy outdoors, but its weak cameras and single speaker let it down.
heise.de
18/03/2025
Lab test · Outdoor phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 5G is an affordable, rugged 5G phone with a huge battery, but its low-resolution, dim screen and blurry camera hold it back.
de.root-nation.com
15/11/2024
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a well-built rugged phone with long battery life, though it is heavy and its cameras are weak.
fr.root-nation.com
15/11/2024
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a sturdy phone with long battery life, but its weak cameras and single speaker let it down.
telephone-incassable.com
14/10/2024
Review · Rugged 5G phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a rugged 5G phone at a reasonable price, worth it mainly if its rear screen appeals to you.
es.root-nation.com
15 de noviembre de 2024
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a rugged phone with strong battery life and a novel rear screen, but its dim display and flat photos hold it back.
it.root-nation.com
15/11/2024
Review · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a rugged phone with a useful rear display for quick access, but its weak camera at 4x zoom and single speaker are the main limits.
nl.root-nation.com
15/11/2024
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F109 is a rugged phone with a configurable rear screen and long battery life, but its cameras and awkward keyboard let it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional 10,600mAh battery life, capable of lasting several days on a single charge
  • Highly durable build quality with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and shock resistance
  • Unique 1.32-inch secondary rear display providing quick access to tools like the compass, clock, and camera
  • Affordable entry-level 5G performance powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset
  • Massive memory capacity with 256GB storage and up to 24GB total RAM (via 16GB virtual expansion)
  • Functional outdoor features including a powerful flashlight and a programmable physical button

What customers don't like about FOSSiBOT F109 (24GB + 256GB)

  • Relatively dim main display, which can be difficult to view in bright direct sunlight
  • Significant bulk and weight (385g), making one-handed use and carrying in small pockets difficult
  • Underwhelming camera performance in low light, with blurry digital zoom and poor video stabilization
  • Single speaker output lacks depth and bass, resulting in flat audio quality
  • Slow 18W charging speed for such a large battery, requiring approximately 4 hours for a full charge
  • Incompatibility with major US carriers like AT&T and Verizon

Verdict

The Fossibot F109 is a rugged, military-grade (MIL-STD-810H, IP68/IP69K) 5G smartphone running Android 14, primarily designed for extreme conditions and outdoor use. It features a massive 10,600mAh battery that can last for several days and supports 18W fast charging, along with OTG reverse charging for other devices. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor and comes with a substantial 24GB of RAM (achieved via 8GB physical RAM plus 16GB virtual expansion) and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card. A unique feature is its dual-screen design, incorporating a 6.745-inch main HD+ display and a 1.32-inch rear display for quick access to notifications and controls. It has a 50MP main camera system with a 5MP macro lens and a 16MP front camera. The main pros are its extreme durability, colossal battery life, ample memory configuration, and functional secondary display. Cons include its significant bulk and weight, a main display with relatively low brightness, and a camera system that performs below average in low light conditions.

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