While we were big fans of UMIDIGI in the past... There's just too much competition in 2023
2023 Best UMIDIGI Phone update.
Last year I was happy to see the UMiDigi A11 Pro release. It was a breath of fresh air against the backdrop of overpriced and underperforming UMIDIGI phones of 2021.
Well now it's 4 months into 2023 and we're yet to see anything come close.
UMiDigi released the A13, A13S and A13 Pro in 2022. But quite frankly, it's a little disappointing and overpriced... You're getting worse performance and a low-res display for around 30% more cost. And that's on the A13 Pro, with the A13 and A13S the gap is even bigger.
Let's revisit this in a few months and maybe UMiDigi will pull something out of the bag in 2023.
Editors Note: These are the best UMiDigi phones from last year.
UMiDigi phones are only getting better, and in recent months, they've released some of the most unique mid-range Android 11-ready devices.
Based out of Shenzhen (South-Eastern China), UMiDigi has been manufacturing smartphones since around 2012 (think back to the UMi X1) to recent successes like last year's awesomeUMiDigi S5 Pro.
While brands like OnePlus have been getting more expensive, UMiDigi has stuck to its core principle of offering sleek metallic phones with awesome battery life. And best of all, they cost only a third of their flagship competition.
From the beginning, UMiDigi's mobile strategy has been to consult the public about what features are most important to them. Then implementing this feedback into their next smartphone. While in 2021 this isn't a unique concept, back in 2016 it was what gained them so many fans.
So what do fans want in 2021? Inbuilt thermometers...
Rather than aiming for top-tier performance specs, they focus on crisp displays, epic battery life, solid camera performance and solid build quality instead.
Having had my hands-on shed-load of UMiDigi devices, I've put together this 'Best of UMiDigi Guide' to help you decide if there's an UMiDigi smartphone that matches your smartphone needs.
Editors Note:There hasn't been a true contender to be named UMiDigi's 2021 flagship phone this year. Instead, they've loaded up the rugged Bison GT with their top-tier performance specs. Hopefully, the 2nd half of 2021 will see more innovation and exciting designs from UMiDigi.
Update 20/08/2021 - It's finally arrived, the UMiDigi Phone of 2021 that we've all been waiting for! The UMiDigi A11 Pro.
UMiDigi A11 Pro (Max) - Feature Packed!
Price from: £129.99 | $149.99 | €139.99
Display 6.8" FHD+
CPU Helio G80 (8-Cores)
Waterproof No
Screen Tech Flat IPS
RAM 4GB|8GB
Battery 5150mAh
Brightness 400nits
OS Android 11
Fast Charge 10w Type-C
Storage 128GB
Speakers Mono
Weight 225g
WiFi WiFi 5 (5GHz)
5G N/A
VoLTE Dual
NFC No
4G Full UK
GPS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Headphone Jack Yes
SIM Dual-Nano
Infrared Thermometer
Fingerprint Side Button
Bluetooth 5.0
Micro-SD +256GB
Main 48MP Sony IMX
Video 1080P @ 30fps
Ultra Wide 16MP
Image Stabilisation No
Thermometer Infrared
Selfie 24MP Sony
Macro 2MP
Selfie Video 1080P @ 30fps
AnTuTu: 221289
Geekbench
GPU
CPU 72045 GPU 37676 MEM 45945 UX 65623
Single Core 376 Multi-Core 1397
ARM Mali G52 MC2 950MHz
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Currently only available via pre-order on AliExpress, the huge 6.8" A11 Pro Max will soon be hitting local stores globally. It's the first phone from UMiDigi this year that truly gets me excited.
It's a combination of all the best features seen on other UMiDigi phones below packed into a slim glass design. It makes more sense to think of it as an A9 Pro Max (Performance & Specs-wise) as it's only the design that matched the previously released A11.
... Big Battery, Big Display, Big Camera, Big On Performance ...
If you've been looking for a true dual-SIM phone with memory card support that packs a huge battery and a gaming-ready G80 processor, you're in luck! And it's a looker with a rear glass panel and the iconic flat metal sides that Apple revisited with their latest iPhones.
It's worth mentioning that there's no NFC and the fast charge, well, isn't that fast, but all-in-all, it's a solid device that's priced firmly in the budget.
You can check out the full specs below, and stay tuned for a full review coming soon.
There's a reason that the UMiDigi F2 is our number one choice in this list! It ticks all the right boxes for a mid-range smartphone whilst still remaining affordable.
At only 8.7mm thick coupled with a glorious 6.53" bright & vivid display, the UMiDigi F2 looks fantastic! The dual-glass design means it's a fingerprint magnet, but who cares when it looks this good.
... Huge Battery Life + High-end quad Cameras ...
The tiny front hole-punch cutout hides a whopping 32MP camera for catching all those drunk selfies and the quad-camera rear setup is even more impressive. For the main set of cameras, we're treated to a super-high-res 48MP main snapper, a 13MP ultra-wide and two more 5MP lenses to capture more details, meaning better photos.
UMiDigi is no slow-coach when it comes to upgrading their software with the F2 having Android 10 straight out of the box.
Other positives are the huge 5150mAh battery backed up by an 18w fast charger in the box. There's also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, as well as Face ID.
If you like the look of new iPhones, then you'll love the midnight green UMiDigi Power 3.
With the same quad-camera setup as the F2 above you have a camera mode for every occasion. You also still get the same true dual-sim functionality letting you add two nano-sims as well as an SD card to the phone.
The Power 3 gets its name by pumping up the battery inside to 6150mAh while keeping the same super-fast 18w charging. You also get the added benefit of "Reverse Charging" at 10 watts. This will let you charge your other devices, headphones etc directly from the Power 3 phone.
If you're looking for a premium Android device that you don't need a mortgage for, then the Ceramic S3 Pro has your back. The S3 Pro feels fantastic, is extremely tough and oozes premium. There is a downside though, it does mean that we lose the wireless charging.
If you're a shutterbug, you'll be happy to know that the S3 Pro uses a Sony IMX lens for both the 48MP main camera and the 20MP selfie snapper. The 48MP lens is coupled with another 12MP lens to create stylised bokeh effects as well as offering a 2x telephoto zoom.
This is the same Sony camera that we see in many high-end smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 9, Huawei Honor View 20, Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro.
... 48MP Sony Camera & Feature-packed ...
While we don't get the flagship-speed performance of a phone like the Xiaomi Mi 9, the 8-Core MediaTek Helio P70 inside the S3 Pro is a capable chip. UMiDigi has paired the P70 with 6GB's of RAM and 128GB's of fast storage making the stock Android 9 OS experience snappy and stable.
Overall, the S3 Pro has a lot to offer. If you're always running out of juice, you'll love the 5150mAh battery. If you love smartphone photography, the 48MP snapper is epic. If you love paying half the price for a device that almost does it all, then you've love the UMiDigi S3.
On paper, the UMiDigi F1 Play seems to offer everything the S3 Pro while costing 40% less. Look a little closer though and you'll find some key differences between the two models.
Both feature a 48MP main camera, but the Samsung lens on the F1 Play can't compete against the Sony IMX586 in terms of clarity, low light performance and accuracy. That's not to say it's a bad camera, as for the price, you be hard-pressed to do better.
... 48MP Snapper Coupled with a sleek Aluminium Unibody ...
UMiDigi A5 Pro - For The Budget Shutterbug
The A5 Pro has to be the most exciting UMiDigi phone released this year. It throws away convention when it comes to the sub £100 phone.
Using glass front and back, having a triple-rear camera setup with a dedicated 8MP wide-angle lens and a healthy 4150mAh fast charge battery. On top is this it's using a full HD display panel and comes with true Dual SIM functionality (dedicated 2x SIM ports + 1x SD Card).
... Beautiful Glass Sandwich Design + Wide Angle Camera ...
So there had to be a few cuts somewhere right? It loses the faster AC WiFi standard, there's no NFC and it's still using Micro-USB for it's charging port.
Even with these drawbacks, the UMiDigi A5 Pro is best in class for the sub £100 market. It's a beauty, available in a reflective crystal colour and arriving with Android 9 out of the box.
If you're thinking... hmmm... all these UMiDigi phones are starting to seem very similar. Then you're absolutely right.
With a lower price-point than the F1 Play, the UMiDigi Power tones down the performance. Opting instead for the entry-level MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. We also see a big drop in camera performance, but key features such as NFC, excellent battery life (5150mAh) and AC WiFi still remain.
... Big Battery, Big Value, Small Price ...
Considering the low asking price for the UMiDigi Power, it's exceptional to still see 4GB's of RAM and 64GB's of storage as standard. If you want to play the latest 3D games on high-settings though, then opt for the F1 Play or S3 Pro above, as the IMG PowerVR GE8320 graphics chip is for casual gamers.
If you're after a low-cost Android phone with a Full-HD display, metal unibody and big battery, then you can't go wrong.
Retro-Throwback: The Best UMiDigi Phones of 2018, 2017 & 2016
Still available, you can grab the following 2018 UMiDigi models at bargain prices. Often they've dropped in price by up to 50% since they launched.
UMiDigi Z2 Pro - The Flagship Power House
The Z2 Pro is UMiDigi's 2019 flagship smartphone that's rocking the Helio P60 CPU, 6GB's of RAM and a whopping 128GB's of storage with the option of adding up to 256GB's more.
The 6.2" FHD+ display offers us an impressive PPI of 403, while including reading mode and colour tone adjustments.
But things start to get really exciting when we take a look at the 90%+ screen-to-body ratio. The notch on the Z2 Pro isn't the smallest, but who cares when the Z2 Pro measures in at 8.2mm thickness and weighs only 165 grams. For a 6.2" smartphone, these stats are impressive!
Finally, the icing on the cake is the Wireless Charging, a reasonable 3550mAh battery, AC Dual Band WiFi, NFC, plenty of sensors and the quad camera setup.
The quad camera setup uses 16MP + 8MP lens for both the front and back letting you take your Bokeh to the next level! The rear camera boasts a f/1.7 aperture for better low-light photos, but it's the Sony IMX371 16MP lens on the selfie camera that gives the Z2 UMiDigi Flagship Status!
The difference between the UMiDigi One & the UMiDigi One Pro is subtle. On the outside, they look like beautiful iPhone clones, but inside there are a few small differences.
The One Pro has double the storage at 64GB, and comes with NFC + Wireless Charging. Apart from this, both the One & One Pro are identical.
But with a hefty price difference between the two, you have to ask yourself whether you really need the NFC & Wireless Charging? As for storage, that's what SD Cards are for although if you're planning on going dual-SIM, the memory card will be sacrificed.
... iphone good looks with an android price-tag ...
The 5.9" display on the UMiDigi One comes in at HD+ giving it a PPI of 287. The notched display combined with the 8.2mm metal body looks and feels fantastic. Then consider it only weighs 180 grams and we've got ourselves another great UMiDigi smartphone.
Even at the low price-point of the UMiDigi One, we're still treated to a MediaTek Helio P23 processor. This processor has swamped the smartphone market in late 2018 thanks to its power-efficient 8 cores that offer great entry-level performance.
There's got to be a catch right? Well the camera performance isn't the best and we're missing AC high-speed WiFi. Plus you might not like the side-facing fingerprint reader, although we're fans!
While the UMiDigi One offers the best value phone, let's not forget the super affordable UMiDigi A3 and A3 Pro that keep the same good looks but with fewer features.
... The most affordable iphone clone ...
Available in both a notch'd (A3 Pro) and a standard version (A3), they both use a glass sandwich (front & back) design that's usually reserved for the high-end. Powered by either 2GB or 3GB of RAM and both have a dedicated micro-sd card slot capable of taking cards up to 256GB, making storage a non-issue.
To make these phones as affordable as possible, UMiDigi has opted for a quad-core entry level CPU. Where they haven't compromised is on the connectivity as both the A3 & A3 Pro come with dual-band 5GHz WiFi, a rear-facing fingerprint reader and LED notification.
If your budget won't stretch to the 'UMiDigi One', or if you're looking for a low-cost smartphone, the A3 & A3 Pro are both great options.
You can still pick up some of these smartphones online. You might not be getting the latest generation hardware or Android version, but you'll be getting yourself a bargain.
UMiDigi Z Pro - The Old Flagship
While UMiDigi is pushing its newer Z1 Pro to be the 2017 flagship, it just can't compete against the RAW Power of the UMiDigi 'Z' Pro with it's powerful Helio X27 CPU. The 4GB of RAM is more than enough and the Z Pro also features a higher megapixel rear dual-lens setup (13MP + 13MP). Even the selfie camera comes with 13 megapixels to catch your beautiful mug in all its glory.
If you don't need all the extra power and enhanced photography setup then you might be tempted by the Z1 Pro below. It features an AMOLED screen and is thinner & lighter. It's really down to design, power and camera needs when choosing between the two.
You might be wondering what the difference is between the Z and the Z Pro? It's all down to the camera setup. The UMiDigi Z Pro features a dual-lens setup on the rear and uses higher spec Sony lens.
No matter which model you choose, you're getting a flagship processor and high-end specs inside a phone that costs half the price of the big brand competition.
The UMiDigi Crystal comes with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 88%. It features all the modern features we expect from a smartphone including a Full HD Sharp display, Gorilla Glass 4, Dual rear cameras, 4GB's of RAM and 64GB's of storage.
It's also packing Android 7.0 and has a rear facing fingerprint reader. It might not have the fastest processor or the best gaming performance but it doesn't need to.
Why?
Because the UMiDigi Crystal is a budget device and costs a 5th of what you'd pay for a flagship bezel-less option. The UMiDigi Crystal really shows that you can have your cake and eat it.
UMiDigi have completely overhauled the Z1 Pro and created the S2 Pro. It uses the same lightweight metal unibody design, but swaps out the underperforming cameras for a pair of Sony IMX (tried & tested) rear lens.
It's not skimped on the hardware either upping the onboard storage to 128GB while keeping the enormous 6GB's of RAM. At 8.8mm it not competing against the Z1 Pro in terms of slimline looks but it ain't the fattest kid in the class either.
Where the S2 Pro really shines is with its full HD+ 18:9 Sharp manufactured display. It's not AMOLED or OLED so don't expect the black levels of the Z1 Pro, but that doesn't matter as it's a beauty... fitting into your hands easily while still measuring an incredible 6 inches across!
I haven't even got to the best bit yet... UMiDigi have crammed a 5100mAh battery into the S2 Pro meaning you'll easily be into your second day of usage before having to charge it.
There's also a UMiDigi S2 (non-pro) model which uses a 1440x720 resolution panel and drops the specs down slightly. If crystal clear pixels isn't high up on your wish-list then the S2 is worth checking out as well.
The Z1 Pro is the latest release by UMiDigi and manages to pack a whopping 4000mAh battery into a 6.95mm aluminium unibody all while only weighing in at 148 grams.
While it isn't a photography expert, nor does it have a flagship CPU (opting for power efficient Helio P20) it does come with a fantastic display. The 5.5" full-HD screen (1080x1920 resolution) is made by Sharp and features AMOLED technology giving excellent black and contrast.
While other phones are getting bigger and heavier, UMiDigi has bucked the trend by creating a battery-focussed light-weight design-first smartphone. The UMiDigi Z1 Pro!
If Matte Black and Passion Red aren't your thing then you'll be leaning more toward the Z1 rather than the Z1 Pro. It comes in a little heavier and a little thicker but in terms of hardware, the two phones are identical.
What you don't get on the Z1 is the AMOLED Screen and for a lot of people, this won't matter. It's still a full-HD SHARP IZGO display that pumps out 1080x1920 pixels with a PPI of 401.
What you do get is the same mid-high-end setup. An 8-Core MediaTek CPU (Helio P20), a whopping 6GB of RAM and huge 4000mAh battery. Whilst it isn't packing an 'X' range CPU like the UMiDigi Z, the Helio P20 combined with the Mali-T880 graphics will be enough for all but the most power hungry users.
My advice - If you're thinking about getting the UMiDigi Z1, pay a little more for the Z1 Pro. It's totally worth it.
You might be asking why the UMiDigi C Note 2 didn't make it into this list? Well, it's simply down to build materials and cost. The C Note uses an aluminium unibody design that looks and feel more premium compared to the aluminium coating over polycarbonate used on the C Note 2.
The C Note is also packing a full-HD SHARP screen, plenty of RAM and the option to boost the storage up to 256GB via a Micro-SD card. It ticks a lot of boxes including a reliable front-facing fingerprint reader, big battery and relatively slim at just over 8mm.
It also comes with Android 7, full UK network support and offers great value at a low price point. The Note C is the perfect Android phone for those who want a great display, premium build, excellent battery life and light performance.
The UMiDigi G is the latest budget device you can get your hands-on and comes with Android 7 straight out of the box. The phone retails way below the £100 mark and has one of the best fingerprint readers I've used. (The same reader used in the Z1 Pro)
You might not be getting the latest hardware and performance, but you are getting a sleek lightweight 5" phone that has a crisp screen and is perfect for most light Android users. Even the camera quality of the UMiDigi G outperforms its super budget price class.
During our full hands-on UMiDigi G review, I was pleasantly surprised at how far the super-budget bracket can now stretch. Check it out below or see the latest prices.
The UMi Diamond X is the older brother of the UMiDigi G. Whilst one brother (the G) went for a minimalist iPhone-esque design the Diamond X has a bit more flair and follows in the Samsung Galaxy's footsteps.
In terms of hardware, the phones are nearly identical, but the Diamond X wins thanks to its premium build quality and bigger battery. The metal frame and reassuring click of the side buttons gives the feel of a much more expensive device. What it's missing though, which the G is not, is a fingerprint reader and the latest Android OS 7.
If you're looking for a budget phone with budget specs, that looks the part? Then the UMi Diamond X is for you and can be found for a fantastic price online.
The latest flagship to come out of the UMi camp is the UMi Plus. Internally it has very similar hardware to the UMi Touch but comes with an improved design, better build-quality and alloy unibody frame. It drops the brand 'Gorilla Glass 3' for its screen, instead opting for the less well-known NEG T2X-1 toughened glass. Will this be as resistant to drops & scratches? I'm not sure.
Where the UMi Plus really shines is in that UMi has promised an Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade to the in December 2016. If you're looking for a smartphone that is a little less slab-like than the fantastic UMi Super then this is another great option and you won't be left with an outdated version of Android.
I'm was and still am a big fan of the UMi Super smartphone. It manages to pack in almost everything on my smartphone wish-list into a sleek all-metal unibody design. This phone is a beast, literally, weighing in at nearly 190 grams this heavyweight feels more indestructible than featherweight.
Don't be put off by the little extra-weight though as the UMi Super packs in a very impressive 4000mAh Sony battery which will keep you in power for a full 2 days. Top this off is plenty of RAM, good gaming performance and 32GB as standard. Are you starting to see why the UMi Super seems like such a good deal?
If you haven't already then check out my full review of the UMi Super here - 'The UMi Super is Awesome'.
The UMI London, is UMi's budget 3G offering that's focussing on being super durable (guaranteed drop-proof to 1.5 metres) but also stylish. Most 'tough' phones look like they belong on a building site so the London is refreshing if a little under spec'd.
You won't find any high-end features and the what you do get is a little below the competition. If you take care of your phone and don't need the extra protection then a similarly priced Cubot phone beats the London hands down in terms of hardware.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a basic but stylish smartphone that looks the part and can survive a drop or two then the London could be a good option.
The London takes its design queues from it's older & more capable big brother the UMi Rome (see below). It's been stripped back in terms of hardware but still carries the stylish design.
Although the UMi Rome isn't one of the latest UMi smartphones, it still has bags of charm and a sleek curved design that gives it the top spot for the most stylish UMi smartphone.
If I'm being completely honest with you, I don't advise that you go out and grab yourself an UMi Rome. Nearly a year old now, there are better choices on the market for the same price with an improved feature set such as USB-C, Fingerprint scanners & Android 6.0+.
Let's hope that UMi jump on the bezel-less bandwagon soon so I can award the most stylish UMi phone award to a newer smartphone.
Should you choose UMiDigi for your next smartphone?
There are Pro's & Con's to consider when choosing a smaller mobile manufacturer like UMiDigi. Luckily, with a little bit of research and some common sense, you can overcome most of the Con's and enjoy the benefits of an import smartphone.
Here are the Pro's & Con's for buying an UMiDigi Smartphone and you can scroll down for my 'Smartphone Buying Tips' below.
Pro's
All their recent phones are already on Android 8.1
UMiDigi phones offer fantastic specifications at low prices.
UMiDigi have a strong community behind them and listen to their customers.
UMiDigi phones use quality materials and have excellent build quality.
UMiDigi stock their phones directly in Amazon stores meaning you can benefit from fast delivery and an excellent returns policy.
Con's
Accessories, Phone Covers & Spare batteries are harder to find.
If you import your smartphone from overseas, claiming warranty can be more difficult.
You won't get as many security and Android updates as you will from larger companies like Samsung, OnePlus, LG & Huawei.
Are UMiDigi smartphones good? and can you trust UMiDigi?
My experiences with UMiDigi smartphones has been very positive. You can see all of our UMiDigi Smartphone reviews here: UMiDigi Smartphone Reviews.
For a small company, UMiDigi haven't been afraid to show innovation. For examples: the UMiDigi Z1 was the slimmest big battery smartphone available in 2017.
Check out these UMiDigi Smartphone buying tips:
Buy your UMiDigi smartphone locally for the easiest warranty returns.
If importing your UMiDigi Smartphones, by from within your economic area as these are usually tariff & duty free.
Example: If you live in the EU and you purchase an item from within the EU you aren't subject to import duty.
Buy from a reputable source that has it's customer returns policy listed clearly on their website.
Make sure that your cellular network supports the same frequencies as the phone supports.
Yeah, all the phones that have been released under their new branding UMiDigi. There's a few that didn't seem to make the cut off. UMi Plus E, UMi Diamond X, etc.
Yeah, I'm with you there. I saw a lot of promised upgrades on their websites for certain models. Let's hope they keep that promise and look after their customers with an OTA to Android 7 : )
Have you checked out the ROM Community? http://community.umidigi.com/forum-125-1.html
Ahhh good to know, thanks for the update. Hopefully that bodes well for the rest of the lineup getting the Android 7 update. If the UMi Plus got the OTA Update. Most UMi / UMiDigi phones are made with similar hardware setups so the roll out might be done in order of sales volume, hence the UMi Plus getting it. Maybe not though, only speculation.
Yeah, I try to think of it this way. That you can either have great hardware with less support or weaker hardware and more support. Although, even the big dogs seem pretty lazy with Android updates these days.
They told me they were having trouble integrating Android 7.0 into the helio p20 which is the CPU I think on the plus E. Don't think it's getting it which is very annoying.
I've been playing around with my Umidigi F1, which I upgraded from the Umidigi Z2 SE which I gave to my wife. & I've got to say this phone is one of the best Mid Range Phones I've ever owned. I was a bit apprehensive with buying Umidigi because I had never heard of them prior to this but since owning these to Mid Range Phones I definitely recommend this company with no equivocation.
Been using the Umidigi Power 3 for almost 3 weeks now as an alternate phone for Pokemon Go and I love it! I do wish they come out with new phones for 2020 soon that are in that $150-$200 range and are 5.8" OLED panels with stock Android 10 and biggest battery they can for that size.
I had been using an LG X Power for 3 1/2 years that had been screaming to retire, so I finally granted it's wish, but not before researching the best phone I could get under $300 bucks. I looked over a lot of phones, but main things I wanted were more at least 6GB RAM, more than 32 GB storage, decent cameras, and a well built, good looking housing it was packed in. Well, forget anything on the market here when it comes to 6GB RAM, that was only in phones well above the $500 mark. And many came with dismal storage built in, and frankly, tired of the only choices in quality phones with great specs being Samsung or Apple. Obviously they are paying big bucks to keep foreign markets out, although both are made in China. I found China has phones we only dream of here, at prices that will blow you away. The big problem, finding a reputable dealer who will actually deliver. Ordering from AliExpress is a gamble, although they state they guarantee every sale. Anyways, after looking over Oppo, Xiaomi, Elephone, Umidigi, and several other Chinese phones, found Umidigi go have the best bang for the buck under $300. And this was no two night research, more like 3 months. Long enough new models were coming out while I was narrowing it down. I had finally decided on the Umidigi S5 Pro when a deal popped up for the new F2. I pulled the trigger on the F2 and hoped I made the right choice. I ended up buying it on Amazon, from Umidigi themselves. At least I was covered by Amazon's guarantee. I never needed it. The phone arrived in a week, and I've been blown away since by the speed, cameras, storage, quality, and the price I paid for this awesome phone. I guarantee I'd have to pay $600 or more for the same specs in a Samsung. I paid $199 in a promotion they had when this new version came out a few weeks ago. Anyone who has checked out this phone never believed what I paid. They never heard of this brand either, and I can see why Samsung is trying very hard to keep them out of the market here. No one would pay $500 to $1000 anymore. I've gone on to long now. All I can say is this is hands down the best phone I've ever owned at this price. The Umidigi F2 is one awesome piece of hardware, and at a price that I don't think anyone can beat with these specs. Buy it, you won't be sorry. These are dead of night pics with almost no light at all.https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/d21dc8919e689365fd269b2d85b5719c24d3bcba81a856b8d4cbcd38f8dab4a3.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f1c24cbe775810a7b921d5930149fd4ea8b2439c289583aa506a5dcb557e3a75.jpg
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Hey Sean,
Yeah, all the phones that have been released under their new branding UMiDigi. There's a few that didn't seem to make the cut off. UMi Plus E, UMi Diamond X, etc.
Yeah, I'm with you there. I saw a lot of promised upgrades on their websites for certain models. Let's hope they keep that promise and look after their customers with an OTA to Android 7 : )
Have you checked out the ROM Community? http://community.umidigi.com/forum-125-1.html
Hey Sean,
Ahhh good to know, thanks for the update. Hopefully that bodes well for the rest of the lineup getting the Android 7 update. If the UMi Plus got the OTA Update. Most UMi / UMiDigi phones are made with similar hardware setups so the roll out might be done in order of sales volume, hence the UMi Plus getting it. Maybe not though, only speculation.
Yeah, I try to think of it this way. That you can either have great hardware with less support or weaker hardware and more support. Although, even the big dogs seem pretty lazy with Android updates these days.
They told me they were having trouble integrating Android 7.0 into the helio p20 which is the CPU I think on the plus E. Don't think it's getting it which is very annoying.
I've been playing around with my Umidigi F1, which I upgraded from the Umidigi Z2 SE which I gave to my wife. & I've got to say this phone is one of the best Mid Range Phones I've ever owned.
I was a bit apprehensive with buying Umidigi because I had never heard of them prior to this but since owning these to Mid Range Phones I definitely recommend this company with no equivocation.
Where can I find a good case for the F2 that's not a wallet?
Been using the Umidigi Power 3 for almost 3 weeks now as an alternate phone for Pokemon Go and I love it! I do wish they come out with new phones for 2020 soon that are in that $150-$200 range and are 5.8" OLED panels with stock Android 10 and biggest battery they can for that size.
I had been using an LG X Power for 3 1/2 years that had been screaming to retire, so I finally granted it's wish, but not before researching the best phone I could get under $300 bucks. I looked over a lot of phones, but main things I wanted were more at least 6GB RAM, more than 32 GB storage, decent cameras, and a well built, good looking housing it was packed in. Well, forget anything on the market here when it comes to 6GB RAM, that was only in phones well above the $500 mark. And many came with dismal storage built in, and frankly, tired of the only choices in quality phones with great specs being Samsung or Apple. Obviously they are paying big bucks to keep foreign markets out, although both are made in China. I found China has phones we only dream of here, at prices that will blow you away. The big problem, finding a reputable dealer who will actually deliver. Ordering from AliExpress is a gamble, although they state they guarantee every sale. Anyways, after looking over Oppo, Xiaomi, Elephone, Umidigi, and several other Chinese phones, found Umidigi go have the best bang for the buck under $300. And this was no two night research, more like 3 months. Long enough new models were coming out while I was narrowing it down. I had finally decided on the Umidigi S5 Pro when a deal popped up for the new F2. I pulled the trigger on the F2 and hoped I made the right choice. I ended up buying it on Amazon, from Umidigi themselves. At least I was covered by Amazon's guarantee. I never needed it. The phone arrived in a week, and I've been blown away since by the speed, cameras, storage, quality, and the price I paid for this awesome phone. I guarantee I'd have to pay $600 or more for the same specs in a Samsung. I paid $199 in a promotion they had when this new version came out a few weeks ago. Anyone who has checked out this phone never believed what I paid. They never heard of this brand either, and I can see why Samsung is trying very hard to keep them out of the market here. No one would pay $500 to $1000 anymore. I've gone on to long now. All I can say is this is hands down the best phone I've ever owned at this price. The Umidigi F2 is one awesome piece of hardware, and at a price that I don't think anyone can beat with these specs. Buy it, you won't be sorry. These are dead of night pics with almost no light at all.https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/d21dc8919e689365fd269b2d85b5719c24d3bcba81a856b8d4cbcd38f8dab4a3.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f1c24cbe775810a7b921d5930149fd4ea8b2439c289583aa506a5dcb557e3a75.jpg
Thanks for the awesome comment! Yes, UMiDigi are an underrated brand.
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