I recently came to learn about the Umidigi G5 when someone told me that a very popular smartphone vendor is selling it. He also wanted to know if it’s a good phone. So I just confirmed that the phone is 120k. The vendor is selling it for 120k Naira or $80 USD
So I honestly didn’t know much about this device till I went to do the research. So let’s discuss the Umidigi G5 and see if it’s worth 120k ($90).
Umidigi G5 Specs
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| OS | Android 13 |
| SoC | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Display | 6.6″ IPS LCD, HD+ (720p), 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness |
| Body | Plastic frame and plastic back, 195g |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8MP, Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (rear), 720p@30fps (front) |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB RAM + 128GB storage (expandable via microSDXC) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, non-removable Li-Po |
| Charging / USB | USB Type-C, 10W charge |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, GPS, FM radio |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
Body:
Like most affordable phones, the Umidigi G5 is made with a plastic frame and a plastic back. It weighs 195g and has three camera rings on the back. Two contain cameras, one contains a flash. There’s no IP protection on this device.
Display:
This device is equipped with a 6.6″ 720p IPS-LCD. It has a ppi of 267 and supports a refresh rate of 90Hz. The brightness is capped at 400nits.
This display is good enough for indoor use but could struggle when you’re outdoors in bright sunlight. Overall, it’s a decent display.
Operating System
This device was made in 2023 and as a result, runs on Android 13. Umidigi are not big on software updates. So if you’re big on software updates, this one could rub you off wrong. However if you’re not bothered by software updates then this is very fine
Performance
This phone is powered by the Unisoc T606 which is now known as the Unisoc T7200. The T606 offers the same performance as the Helio G80, G81 or G85. It is slightly weaker than the Unisoc T7250 on most modern entry level phones.
This processor is good enough to run the full version of Android but you should use it with very tempered expectations. It’ll run most games at mid to low settings. It could struggle with Zoom or Google meets if you don’t have more than 4GB RAM. The same goes for heavy apps too. Thankfully it comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Cameras
There are three cameras on this device (2 rear and 1 selfie). The rear cameras consist of a 50MP main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. In front, there’s an 8MP selfie.
This phone can record videos of 1080p@30fps from the main camera and 720p videos from the selfie. As usual, the pictures and videos are manageable in bright sunlight but rather awful in low light. You may also need to edit them a little as well.
Sound
There’s a single loudspeaker with a 3.5mm jack.
Comms and Features
This device has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right, a proximity sensor and a compass. There is no mention of an ambient light sensor so users may need to adjust the brightness level themselves.
There’s support for WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, GPS, USB C and support for FM radio.
Battery and charging
There’s a 5000mAh battery here with 10W of normal charge.
Summary and Verdict
This phone is your typical entry level device with decent processing power and a generous amount of RAM. I personally believe that this phone should sell around or even below the 100k Naira ($65) range.
It’s an entry level phone, simple and short. It is on the same level as the Redmi A5 or the Itel City 100. Personally, I’ll pick either of these two over the older G5.
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