UMIDIGI G5 is a mid-range smartphone with impressive features. It is a member of the UMIDIGI G5 series which includes the Umidigi G5 Mecha, the G5 Mecha 5G and UMIDIGI G5 Plus. This Umidigi device comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ display, a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, dual rear camera with 12MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. It is powered by a 5150 mAh battery.
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Umidigi G5 Key Specs and Features
- 6.6-inch Display, 720 x 1612 pixels
- Android 13
- Unisoc T606 Octa-core processor
- 8GB RAM (plus additional 8GB virtual RAM)
- 12 MP + 2 MP AI Dual Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 128GB Built-in Storage, up to 512GB Memory Card
- 4G LTE (4G VoLTE)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side Mounted)
- AI Face Unlock
- 5150 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The UMIDIGI G5 features a sleek and modern design with a plastic body and a unique modular design concept. It sports a matte finish on the back panel, which provides it with a premium appearance and a comfortable touch.
Additionally, the UMIDIGI G5 has a glass front which host the 6.52 inches IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The display has 83.1% screen-to-body ratio, which means that the android phone has slim bezels and a more immersive viewing experience, as there is minimal wasted space around the display. This reduced bezels also contribute to a more modern and visually appealing design, giving the UMIDIGI G5 a sleek and immersive feel.
Furthermore, this device has a 19.5:9 ratio and offers good color reproduction, making it enjoyable for multimedia consumption and browsing.
On the rear, the UMIDIGI G5 has a camera module positioned at the top left corner. The module houses the dual rear camera and LED flash.
Similarly, on the right hand side of the phone sits the volume control and power button while on the left there is the SIM slot. The bottom has 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker and a USB Type-C charring port.
Camera
The UMIDIGI G5 is equipped with a double lens camera setup. The main rear camera has a 12MP resolution with PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) and a wide aperture of f/1.8. This allows for quick and accurate focusing and better low-light performance.
The second lens is a 2MP depth sensor with an aperture of f/2.4, which helps to capture depth information and enhance portrait shots with a blurred background effect. The camera also offers features like digital zoom, HDR (High Dynamic Range), touch focus, and LED flash, providing users with more versatility and control over their photography.
In terms of video recording, the rear camera can shoot at a resolution of 1080p at 30 frames per second.
For selfies, the UMIDIGI G5 features a single lens front camera with a 5-megapixel sensor. It has an aperture of f/2.0, which helps to capture more light and produce better-quality selfies, especially in low-light conditions.
The selfie camera also offers features like FaceID, which enables facial recognition for secure unlocking of the cheap android phone, as well as HDR (High Dynamic Range) for improved dynamic range in selfie shots. Like the rear camera, the front camera can record videos at a resolution of 1080p at 30 frames per second, allowing users to capture high-quality self-videos or video calls.
Hardware and Software
The UMIDIGI G5 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, built on a 12nm manufacturing process. It features an octa-core CPU configuration with two high-performance Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. This combination of cores provides a balance between performance and power efficiency, allowing for smooth multitasking and efficient everyday usage.
In terms of graphics processing, the UMIDIGI G5 utilizes the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The GPU is capable of delivering decent graphics performance, ensuring smooth visuals and satisfactory gaming experiences for casual gamers.
The android device comes with 8GB of RAM, which enables smooth app performance and multitasking. It also supports up to 8GB virtual RAM to bring total RAM to 16GB, givining some potential as a gaming phone.
In terms of storage, it offers 128GB of internal storage for storing apps, media files, and other data. Additionally, the UMIDIGI G5 includes a dedicated microSD card slot that supports expandable storage of up to 512GB, providing ample space for users to store their files and media.
Furthermore, the UMIDIGI G5 has 5150 mAh battery which is smaller that the 6000 mAh capacity provided for the UMIDIGI G5 Mecha.
For smooth operation, this device runs on Android 13, which is the latest OS version. It comes with a number of customization, upgrade and security options so you can personalize your device to your liking.
UMIDIGI G5 Price and Availability
UMIDIGI G5 price starts at $99 / €89 / ₹8,499 at leading online stores. The UMIDIGI G5 price in Nigeria starts at around ₦95,500.
Umidigi G5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Umidigi G5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 13
- Processor: Unisoc T606 (12nm) Octa-core Processor (1.6 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 and 1.6 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Imagination Mali-G57 MP1
- Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (plus 8GB Extended RAM)
- Colours: Jade Green, Lavender Purple, Pearl White, Space Gray, Graphite Black
- Dimension: 164 x 75.89 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 192 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.6 inch Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (269 Aspect Ratio), 20.6:9 Aspect Ratio, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, HDR, Night mode, Dual-LED Flash, Face Recognition, 1080p Full HD Videos
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 2G Band: 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900)
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: WCDMA Bands: 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700), 5( 850), 8(900)
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: LTE-FDD Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 20 / 28A / 28B, LTE-TDD Bands B38 / 40 / 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A, 4G VoLTE
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, Micro USB Type-C 2.0 reversible connector, OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes (Virtual)
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5150 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 10W Charging Capacity
