After announcing the budget flagship UMIDIGI S5 Pro, UMIDIGI finally unveiled its price and the phone will be only $249.99 from 26th May in UMIDIGI Fan Festival 2020. The phone comes with top-of-the-line specifications in its price range and one of the first biggest competitors of the S5 Pro is the Samsung Galaxy A51. Now the UMIDIGI S5 Pro’s unboxing video surfaced and let’s take a look.
UMIDIGI S5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
Both the smartphones — UMIDIGI S5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51 — offer value-for-money specifications, but come with some key differences that could be a key factor to the buyer’s purchase decision.
The UMIDIGI S5 Pro features an all-screen design experience with a pop-up selfie camera, which could come in handy for an immersive content viewing experience. Galaxy A51, on the other hand, has a punch-hole cutout on the middle of the display.
Speaking of the performance, UMIDIGI S5 Pro leapfrogs the Galaxy A51. That’s because the S5 Pro is powered by the Helio G90T gaming processor, which scores 283k on AnTuTu(v8) that is much higher than Galaxy A51’s 175k score. Furthermore, with an over $100 cheaper price, the S5 Pro has a bigger RAM and doubles the Galaxy A51’s internal storage, giving you 6GB RAM and 256GB internal storage compared to the Galaxy A51’s 4GB + 128GB model. And the S5 Pro comes with a bigger 4680mAh battery and faster charging.
When it comes to cameras, on-paper, both phones have a similar 48MP quad camera setup but the S5 Pro has a bigger aperture for the main camera and a higher resolution for the ultra wide angle camera, while the Galaxy A51 is equipped with a better selfie shooter.
Besides, the UMIDIGI S5 Pro is a global version phone with global bands support, while Galaxy A51’s bands depend on which version you have.
Pricing remains a key factor. UMIDIGI A5 Pro will be at only $249.99 from 26th May. While Galaxy A51 got a $399.99 price tag for its 4GB + 128GB model. Overall, the S5 Pro has a higher value for the money than Galaxy A51.
| | UMIDIGI S5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
| Display | 6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED Ultra FullView Display | 6.5″ FHD+ AMOLED Dot Display |
| Rear Camera | 48MP primary camera, 1/2”, F/1.79 16MP ultra wide angle camera 5MP depth camera 5MP macro camera | 48 MP primary camera, 1/2”, F/2.0 12MP ultra wide angle camera 5MP depth camera 5MP macro camera |
| Front Camera | 16MP Pop-up Selfie, F/2.0 | 32MP, F/2.2 |
| Processor | Helio G90T (Antutu v8, 283k) | Exynos 9611 (Antutu v8, 175k) |
| Memory | 6GB + 256GB | 4GB + 128GB |
| Battery | 4680mAh | 4000mAh |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Charge | 18W | 15W |
| Unlock | In-screen fingerprint unlock | In-screen fingerprint unlock |
| Bands | Global BandsGizchina News of the weekFDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /25 /26 /28A /28B /66 /71 TDD-LTE: B34 /38 /39 /40 /41 | Local Bands FDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /20 /26 /28 /66 TDD-LTE: B38 /40 /41 |
| System | Stock Android 10 | One UI 2 Based on Android 10 |
| Price | $269.99 (Only $249.99 in May 26 – 27) | $399.99 (4GB+128GB) |
UMIDIGI A7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A11
In the entry-level segment, UMIDIGI’s new phone A7 Pro will be at only $99.99 for the 4GB + 64GB model. It beats Samsung Galaxy A11 in the overall specs. You can see the comparison below.
| | UMIDIGI A7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A11 |
| Display | 6.3″ FHD+ display, 2340*1080 | 6.4″ HD+ display, 1560*720 |
| Rear Camera | 16MP primary camera, F/1.8 16MP ultra wide angle camera 5MP depth camera 5MP macro camera | 13MP primary camera, F/1.8 5MP ultra wide angle camera 2MP depth camera |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 8MP |
| Body | Double-sided 2.5D curved glass & metal frame | Plastic back & plastic frame |
| Processor | Octa-core Processor Antutu v8, 123k | Octa-core Processor Antutu v8, 87k |
| Memory | 4GB + 64GB/128GB | 2GB/3GB + 32GB |
| Battery | 4150 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Bands | Global Bands FDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /B66 TDD-LTE: B34 /38 /39 /40 /41 | Local Bands FDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /20 /28 TDD-LTE: B38 /40 /41 |
| USB | Type-C | Micro USB |
| Card slot | 2+1 card slot | 2+1 card slot |
| System | Stock Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Price | $119.99 (4GB + 64GB) (Only $99.99 in May 26 – 27) | $179.99 (3GB + 32GB) |
Lastly, to improve users’ experience, UMIDIGI claimed both UMIDIGI S5 Pro and A7 Pro will be in stock and sent out fast when they open global sale, in UMIDIGI Fan Festival 2020 on AliExpress from 26th May. And UMIDIGI is also running a 10 winners global giveaway for the A7 Pro. You can join that giveaway and learn more about the phone on UMIDIGI’s official website.