All hail the Flare S series. It’s a series that’s had its ups and downs, never perfect, but always at a budget that made it one of the most competitive series in recent years. Now though, it’s looking like it might not be seeing its annual refresh. We suspected it with the release of the gaming oriented Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max. It was the signal of something new. Now, with the entry-level Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 being announced, it’s looking to be a little more real.
Alas, the Flare S series had a good run. In its place, the Aqua S9 with a budget price tag of Php3,999 rises in its ashes. Does this new phone deserve to replace the venerable Flare S? Here’s what you’re getting for the money.
Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Specs
- Display: ?
- 1.6GHz octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB internal storage
- expandable via microSD up to 128GB
- Quad rear cameras
- 13MP main camera
- 5MP depth sensor
- 2MP mono camera
- 2MP AI camera
- 8MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery
- Type C port
- Colors: Black, Fusion Sky, Flare Red, Aqua Blue, Jade Green
Alas, there’s no info on the screen size yet, though it looks to have a teardrop notch screen based on the official product renders. The back cover also takes a trendy queue from competitors, making it one attractive handset considering the price, at least if the product photos are to be believed.
All in all, it looks to be a fairly good handset for the price, though we’ll have a better idea once we get more details on the display and the actual SoC used. Stay tuned!
