Polaris Premium Android 9-inch Head Unit
Need the head unit without committing to a vehicle-specific fascia or wiring kit? This Polaris Premium Android 9-inch head unit is designed for custom installations, existing setups and DIY projects where you already have the fascia and vehicle-specific wiring sorted.
You get a 9-inch QLED capacitive touchscreen, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi and 4G SIM support. There's also 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, along with Android OS for downloading compatible additional apps.
This listing is for the 9-inch head unit only. It doesn't include a vehicle-specific fascia, vehicle-specific wiring harness, steering wheel control interface or reverse camera. If you're building a complete installation, make sure you have those parts covered before ordering.
What's Included
- 9-inch Android head unit
- Standard ISO harness
- 3 × USB inputs
- External microphone
- 4 × AHD camera input fly leads
- Front CVBS camera input with Canbus power fly lead
- CVBS rear camera input
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antenna
- Amplifier control fly lead
- GPS external antenna
- SIM card input
- 4G Wi-Fi antennas
What's Not Included
- Vehicle-specific fascia or dash kit
- Vehicle-specific wiring harness
- Steering wheel control interface, if required
- Reverse camera
Need a Complete Installation Kit?
Vehicle-specific fascias and harness adapters can be sourced separately where available. Send through your vehicle make, model and year and the correct components can be checked.
One thing to watch with trapezoid-style fascias: not all trapezoid fascias are designed for a 10.1-inch screen, and this unit is 9 inches. Check the fascia you're using before purchasing to make sure it matches the screen size.
Smartphone Connectivity
The Polaris head unit gives you several ways to connect your phone, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless and wired Android Auto
- Automatic connection after first pairing
- Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP
- Dual Bluetooth connection
- Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
- 4G SIM compatible
- Hands-free calling
- External microphone support
9-inch QLED Display
The 9-inch capacitive touchscreen uses a 1280 × 800 QLED display with MiraVision technology.
- 9-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
- 16:9 display
- 1280 × 800 resolution
- QLED display
- MiraVision display technology
- Display-off function
Audio
There's a MOSFET Class AB amplifier with up to 4 × 50 W maximum output, plus a 13-band graphic EQ and three pairs of RCA pre-outs.
- MOSFET Class AB amplifier
- STPA008 amplifier IC
- 4 × 50 W maximum output at 4 Ω
- 4 × 28 W/4 Ω at 14.4 V
- 3 pairs of 4 V RCA pre-outs
- Front, Rear and Subwoofer outputs
- 13-band graphic EQ
- Multiple EQ presets
- 24-bit D/A converter
- Time alignment
- Loudness control
- Subwoofer control
- LPF and HPF adjustment
- Low noise floor of 40 μV
Camera Support
If your installation needs multiple cameras, the head unit provides both AHD and CVBS inputs.
- 4 × AHD camera inputs
- 2 × CVBS camera inputs
- 2-channel CVBS video output
A reverse camera is not included with this listing.
Performance and Storage
The unit uses a Cortex-A53 quad-core processor running at 2.0 GHz, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Android OS provides access to compatible additional apps.
- CPU: Cortex-A53 Quad-Core + Quad-GPU, 2.0 GHz
- RAM: 6 GB
- Storage: 128 GB
- Operating System: Android OS
- Form Factor: No chassis
- Working voltage: DC 12 V
- Operating voltage range: 10.8–16 V
- OSD languages: 63+ languages including English
Connectivity and Media
The head unit includes three rear-mounted USB connections, an SD card slot and support for a range of audio and video formats.
- 3 × USB ports
- Rear-mounted SD card slot
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired and wireless Android Auto
- GPS support
- AM/FM radio with RDS
Supported audio formats include:
Supported video formats include:
- RMVB
- MKV
- MOV
- WMV
- AVI
- MPG
- TS with 1080P H.264
Radio and GPS
The built-in radio uses the SI47901 tuner IC and supports AM/FM reception with RDS.
- FM: 87.5–108 MHz
- AM: 522–1620 kHz
- RDS: Yes
- GPS frequency: L1, 1559–1610 MHz
- Compatible with multiple mapping apps
Protection and Operating Conditions
The head unit includes several protection features for the electrical and thermal conditions specified by the manufacturer.
- Short-circuit protection
- Over-voltage and load-dump protection up to 50 V
- Thermal limiting
- DC offset detection
- Anti-shock protection
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- Storage temperature: -30°C to +80°C
Who Is This Head Unit For?
This head unit makes sense if you're:
- Building a custom installation
- Upgrading an existing setup with the fascia and wiring already sorted
- Installing your own vehicle-specific components
- Working on a custom vehicle or workshop project
- A trade customer needing the head unit only
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this listing include a vehicle-specific fascia?
No. This listing is for the 9-inch head unit only. A vehicle-specific fascia or dash kit is not included.
Does it include a vehicle-specific wiring harness?
No. A standard ISO harness is included, but the vehicle-specific harness is not.
Does it support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported wirelessly and through a wired connection.
Does the head unit support a 4G SIM?
Yes. The head unit has 4G SIM capability.
How many camera inputs does it have?
It has four AHD camera inputs and two CVBS camera inputs.
Does it include a reverse camera?
No. A reverse camera is not included.
Can I connect an external microphone?
Yes. An external microphone is included.
What should I check before buying?
Check that your existing fascia and wiring are suitable for a 9-inch head unit. If you're using a trapezoid-style fascia, confirm that it is designed for a 9-inch screen before purchasing.
