The packaging was kind of generic, but it's a budget phone so can't be expecting anything spectacular on that front.
The phone itself was very impressive, feels like metal, very solid and heavy in my hand (in a good way). It felt sturdier than the old Galaxy S10 it is replacing. Big points on unboxing for finding a USB-C Cable, charger and a silicone case were included. Thanks to UMIDIGI for including these and not following the big companies in not including a charger with their phones.
The phone did not require charging as it was already at 100% when I plugged it in. Setup was straightforward and fast. I connected the two phones with my USB-C to USB-C cable from my old phone and went through the setup process. Everything was transferred seamlessly and all apps installed without issue. All contacts, text messages and emails were there.
Performance wise the phone is pretty smooth. Swiping between screens is seamless, watched some YouTube videos and played some basic games like Candy Crush and Crossy Road. I am not a major gamer so I'm not too worried about high-end gaming performance.
Screen resolution is a bit on the low side, but the image is bright and everything looks good. I was a little disappointed that the image does not entirely fill the whole screen, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
Battery is huge and after the setup and transfer of the data from the old phone, watching YouTube for 15 minutes, playing a few rounds of Candy Crush and just checking out the camera and taking some video the phone was still at 97%. Only downside was the lack of a fast charging feature, but it is unrealistic to expect this of a budget phone.
Camera is decent, takes good shots and decent video. However, the camera app included requires access to your phone and location must be turned on. I did not want to enable these options so I downloaded the open camera and used that. It worked fine. I suggest these requirements be removed or made optional as a camera should not require access to your phone and location.
Overall, I was impressed with this phone. It is my first UMIDIGI and I will consider it again in the future. If you are looking for a good budget phone then add this to your list of candidates.
| Brand | UMIDIGI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UMIDIGI |
| Place of Business | Shenzhen, China |
| Model | G5 |
| Model Name | G5 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Part Number | G5 |
| Memory storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Flash memory installed size | 128 GB |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| OS | Android 10.0 |
| Processor Brand | Mediatek |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Snapdragon |
| Standing screen display size | 6.6 Inches |
| Display type | LCD |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 Milliamp Hours |
| Cellular technology | LTE |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | UMIDIGI |
| Item model number | G5 |
| Parcel Dimensions | 17.8 x 8.8 x 4.7 cm; 195 g |
| ASIN | B0CZLFDWJZ |
