A few weeks back, I was looking for an inexpensive unlocked phone for travel. Pressed for time and options, I landed on the Umidigi G3 Plus. I’m very glad I did. At roughly $120, the G3 Plus is an excellent value for the money, and dare I say enough phone for most people.
Unboxing Impressions
The UMIDIGI G3 is made out of a hard plastic with a subtle leather pattern on the back. I found the included TPU case to be nice and grippy. Speaking of accessories, the G3 comes with a 5W charger and cable, a SIM removal tool, and a pre-installed screen protector. As everyone knows, Apple, Samsung, or Google don’t go in for creature comforts like these nowadays. The fact that UMIDIGI did at this price point is nothing short of amazing.
Hardware Features
Let’s be honest – the UMIDIGI G3 is a substantial phone. The screen is a massive 6.52’’ IPS HD+ affair. It caps out at 720 x 1600 pixels with an immersive 20:9 aspect ratio. It isn’t the brightest, but I found it to be visible enough in direct sunlight with good viewing angles. Up top is the endangered 3.5mm jack, which plays nicely with low impedance IEM’s. There is a single down firing speaker on the base of the phone, next to a USB-C port with USB 2.0 speeds that provides 10W charging. On the right are the traditional volume buttons and a power button which doubles as a fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader, I’m happy to say, is splendidly fast and accurate. Seriously. It’s my favorite part of the phone.
Daily Use
In day to day use, this phone shines. Many of the services we take for granted in the US, from Google’s suite of apps to T-Mobile’s VoLTE protocol work perfectly. In my testing, Netflix, Prime, and Criterion all played in full HD and looked good doing it. The phone is free of bloatware, and applications can be easily changed to suit your fancy. I found that the G3’s Unisoc T606 breezed through emails, web searches, and a quick game of Minecraft. While there are certainly faster chips out there, the T606 struck me as surprisingly capable. The only thing this phone doesn’t have is NFC or wireless charging, though I confess that I haven’t missed it very much at all.
Cameras
The cameras are about what you’d expect for a phone of this caliber. The main camera system consists of a 16 megapixel camera which is reinforced by a 2 megapixel camera for depth detection. The portrait mode works well enough, even with curly hair, though it can be a bit aggressive. The camera app also features a fairly comprehensive Pro mode, which gives you access to a host of manual settings. On the face of the G3, you’ll find a single droplet style camera which easily bests the upper-tier laptop camera of my M2 MacBook Pro. If the camera is important to you, the UMIDIGI G3 Max might be your best bet at just $10 more.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
It must be said – the UMIDIGI G3 Plus seriously impressed me. If you need an inexpensive phone for whatever reason, this is a great choice. Here are a couple of quick thoughts that I couldn't jam elsewhere in the review:
- The G3 has the ability to use 4GB of the ROM as swap for the memory. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but it's nice to have it as an option.
- WiFi, cellular, and Bluetooth (tested with my Qudelix 5k) worked well.
- Umidigi seems to have built their own updater which lives in the About Phone section in the Android settings.
- I scratched the screen protector fairly quickly, so be careful with keys in your pocket.
TL,DR
Pros:
Unbelievable price to performance ratio
Stock Android 13 with no bloatware
Good enough camera
Fast fingerprint reader
Cons:
No NFC or wireless charging
The G3 Max offers a better screen and camera for just $10 more
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This Item  UMIDIGI G3 Android 13 Unlocked Cell Phone Dual Sim 4G LTE, 4GB+64GB Expandable 1TB with 4* A53-Cortex of 2.0GHz, 6.52 inch HD, 13MB+5MB Al Camera Night Mode, 5150mAh GSM Unlocked Phone |  |  |  |  |  | |
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| Sold By | Eco-UMIDIGI | Eco-UMIDIGI | Loefme Original | NUU Mobile | CHI & LIE LLC | Ulefone Direct - US |
| display size | 6.52 inches | 6.53 inches | 6.52 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.52 inches |
| memory capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 2 GB | 128 GB |
| model name | UMIDIGI G3 | A11 | V50 | A15 | USRR2024-WAVE6C-Blue | Ulefone Note 16 Pro |
| operating system | Android | Android | Android 10.0 | Android 13 | Android 13.0 | Android 13 |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| headphones jack | — | — | — | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
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Operating System
| Android 13 | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
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Screen
| 6.52" FHD+ Full Screen | 6.52" FHD+ Full Screen | 6.7" FHD+ Full Screen | 6.7" FHD+ Full Screen | 6.53" FHD+ Full Screen | 6.53" FHD+ Full Screen |
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RAM+ROM
| 4GB+64GB | 6GB+128GB | 4GB+32GB / 4GB+64GB | 6GB+128GB | 4GB+128GB / 8GB+128GB | 4GB+64GB |
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NFC
| NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
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Primary Camera
| 13MP Triple Camera | 50MP Triple Camera | 16MP Triple Camera | 48MP AI Triple Camera | 48MP Triple Rear Camera | 16MP Triple Camera |
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Processors
| Helio A22 | Unisoc T610 | Unisoc T310 | Unisoc T610 | Helio G80 | Unisoc T310 |
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Side-mounted fingerprint
| YES | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES |
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AI face unlock
| YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
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Battery
| 5150mAh | 5150mAh | 5150mAh | 5150mAh | 5150mAh | 6150mAh |
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Charging Power
| 10W | 10W | 10W | 10W | 10W | 10W |
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Dimensions
| 164mm*75.89mm*8.8mm | 164mm*75.89mm*8.75mm | 162.2mm*75mm*9.2mm | 168.3mm*76.6mm*8.75mm | 167.8mm*75.6mm*8.58mm | 172.07mm*83.82mm*12.9mm |
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An astonishing value.
A few weeks back, I was looking for an inexpensive unlocked phone for travel. Pressed for time and options, I landed on the Umidigi G3 Plus. I’m very glad I did. At roughly $120, the G3 Plus is an excellent value for the money, and dare I say enough phone for most people.Unboxing ImpressionsThe UMIDIGI G3 is made out of a hard plastic with a subtle leather pattern on the back. I found the included TPU case to be nice and grippy. Speaking of accessories, the G3 comes with a 5W charger and cable, a SIM removal tool, and a pre-installed screen protector. As everyone knows, Apple, Samsung, or Google don’t go in for creature comforts like these nowadays. The fact that UMIDIGI did at this price point is nothing short of amazing.Hardware FeaturesLet’s be honest – the UMIDIGI G3 is a substantial phone. The screen is a massive 6.52’’ IPS HD+ affair. It caps out at 720 x 1600 pixels with an immersive 20:9 aspect ratio. It isn’t the brightest, but I found it to be visible enough in direct sunlight with good viewing angles. Up top is the endangered 3.5mm jack, which plays nicely with low impedance IEM’s. There is a single down firing speaker on the base of the phone, next to a USB-C port with USB 2.0 speeds that provides 10W charging. On the right are the traditional volume buttons and a power button which doubles as a fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader, I’m happy to say, is splendidly fast and accurate. Seriously. It’s my favorite part of the phone.Daily UseIn day to day use, this phone shines. Many of the services we take for granted in the US, from Google’s suite of apps to T-Mobile’s VoLTE protocol work perfectly. In my testing, Netflix, Prime, and Criterion all played in full HD and looked good doing it. The phone is free of bloatware, and applications can be easily changed to suit your fancy. I found that the G3’s Unisoc T606 breezed through emails, web searches, and a quick game of Minecraft. While there are certainly faster chips out there, the T606 struck me as surprisingly capable. The only thing this phone doesn’t have is NFC or wireless charging, though I confess that I haven’t missed it very much at all.CamerasThe cameras are about what you’d expect for a phone of this caliber. The main camera system consists of a 16 megapixel camera which is reinforced by a 2 megapixel camera for depth detection. The portrait mode works well enough, even with curly hair, though it can be a bit aggressive. The camera app also features a fairly comprehensive Pro mode, which gives you access to a host of manual settings. On the face of the G3, you’ll find a single droplet style camera which easily bests the upper-tier laptop camera of my M2 MacBook Pro. If the camera is important to you, the UMIDIGI G3 Max might be your best bet at just $10 more.Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIt must be said – the UMIDIGI G3 Plus seriously impressed me. If you need an inexpensive phone for whatever reason, this is a great choice. Here are a couple of quick thoughts that I couldn't jam elsewhere in the review:- The G3 has the ability to use 4GB of the ROM as swap for the memory. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but it's nice to have it as an option.- WiFi, cellular, and Bluetooth (tested with my Qudelix 5k) worked well.- Umidigi seems to have built their own updater which lives in the About Phone section in the Android settings.- I scratched the screen protector fairly quickly, so be careful with keys in your pocket.TL,DRPros:Unbelievable price to performance ratioStock Android 13 with no bloatwareGood enough cameraFast fingerprint readerCons:No NFC or wireless chargingThe G3 Max offers a better screen and camera for just $10 more
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
A few weeks back, I was looking for an inexpensive unlocked phone for travel. Pressed for time and options, I landed on the Umidigi G3 Plus. I’m very glad I did. At roughly $120, the G3 Plus is an excellent value for the money, and dare I say enough phone for most people.
Unboxing Impressions
The UMIDIGI G3 is made out of a hard plastic with a subtle leather pattern on the back. I found the included TPU case to be nice and grippy. Speaking of accessories, the G3 comes with a 5W charger and cable, a SIM removal tool, and a pre-installed screen protector. As everyone knows, Apple, Samsung, or Google don’t go in for creature comforts like these nowadays. The fact that UMIDIGI did at this price point is nothing short of amazing.
Hardware Features
Let’s be honest – the UMIDIGI G3 is a substantial phone. The screen is a massive 6.52’’ IPS HD+ affair. It caps out at 720 x 1600 pixels with an immersive 20:9 aspect ratio. It isn’t the brightest, but I found it to be visible enough in direct sunlight with good viewing angles. Up top is the endangered 3.5mm jack, which plays nicely with low impedance IEM’s. There is a single down firing speaker on the base of the phone, next to a USB-C port with USB 2.0 speeds that provides 10W charging. On the right are the traditional volume buttons and a power button which doubles as a fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader, I’m happy to say, is splendidly fast and accurate. Seriously. It’s my favorite part of the phone.
Daily Use
In day to day use, this phone shines. Many of the services we take for granted in the US, from Google’s suite of apps to T-Mobile’s VoLTE protocol work perfectly. In my testing, Netflix, Prime, and Criterion all played in full HD and looked good doing it. The phone is free of bloatware, and applications can be easily changed to suit your fancy. I found that the G3’s Unisoc T606 breezed through emails, web searches, and a quick game of Minecraft. While there are certainly faster chips out there, the T606 struck me as surprisingly capable. The only thing this phone doesn’t have is NFC or wireless charging, though I confess that I haven’t missed it very much at all.
Cameras
The cameras are about what you’d expect for a phone of this caliber. The main camera system consists of a 16 megapixel camera which is reinforced by a 2 megapixel camera for depth detection. The portrait mode works well enough, even with curly hair, though it can be a bit aggressive. The camera app also features a fairly comprehensive Pro mode, which gives you access to a host of manual settings. On the face of the G3, you’ll find a single droplet style camera which easily bests the upper-tier laptop camera of my M2 MacBook Pro. If the camera is important to you, the UMIDIGI G3 Max might be your best bet at just $10 more.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
It must be said – the UMIDIGI G3 Plus seriously impressed me. If you need an inexpensive phone for whatever reason, this is a great choice. Here are a couple of quick thoughts that I couldn't jam elsewhere in the review:
- The G3 has the ability to use 4GB of the ROM as swap for the memory. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but it's nice to have it as an option.
- WiFi, cellular, and Bluetooth (tested with my Qudelix 5k) worked well.
- Umidigi seems to have built their own updater which lives in the About Phone section in the Android settings.
- I scratched the screen protector fairly quickly, so be careful with keys in your pocket.
TL,DR
Pros:
Unbelievable price to performance ratio
Stock Android 13 with no bloatware
Good enough camera
Fast fingerprint reader
Cons:
No NFC or wireless charging
The G3 Max offers a better screen and camera for just $10 more
Unboxing Impressions
The UMIDIGI G3 is made out of a hard plastic with a subtle leather pattern on the back. I found the included TPU case to be nice and grippy. Speaking of accessories, the G3 comes with a 5W charger and cable, a SIM removal tool, and a pre-installed screen protector. As everyone knows, Apple, Samsung, or Google don’t go in for creature comforts like these nowadays. The fact that UMIDIGI did at this price point is nothing short of amazing.
Hardware Features
Let’s be honest – the UMIDIGI G3 is a substantial phone. The screen is a massive 6.52’’ IPS HD+ affair. It caps out at 720 x 1600 pixels with an immersive 20:9 aspect ratio. It isn’t the brightest, but I found it to be visible enough in direct sunlight with good viewing angles. Up top is the endangered 3.5mm jack, which plays nicely with low impedance IEM’s. There is a single down firing speaker on the base of the phone, next to a USB-C port with USB 2.0 speeds that provides 10W charging. On the right are the traditional volume buttons and a power button which doubles as a fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader, I’m happy to say, is splendidly fast and accurate. Seriously. It’s my favorite part of the phone.
Daily Use
In day to day use, this phone shines. Many of the services we take for granted in the US, from Google’s suite of apps to T-Mobile’s VoLTE protocol work perfectly. In my testing, Netflix, Prime, and Criterion all played in full HD and looked good doing it. The phone is free of bloatware, and applications can be easily changed to suit your fancy. I found that the G3’s Unisoc T606 breezed through emails, web searches, and a quick game of Minecraft. While there are certainly faster chips out there, the T606 struck me as surprisingly capable. The only thing this phone doesn’t have is NFC or wireless charging, though I confess that I haven’t missed it very much at all.
Cameras
The cameras are about what you’d expect for a phone of this caliber. The main camera system consists of a 16 megapixel camera which is reinforced by a 2 megapixel camera for depth detection. The portrait mode works well enough, even with curly hair, though it can be a bit aggressive. The camera app also features a fairly comprehensive Pro mode, which gives you access to a host of manual settings. On the face of the G3, you’ll find a single droplet style camera which easily bests the upper-tier laptop camera of my M2 MacBook Pro. If the camera is important to you, the UMIDIGI G3 Max might be your best bet at just $10 more.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
It must be said – the UMIDIGI G3 Plus seriously impressed me. If you need an inexpensive phone for whatever reason, this is a great choice. Here are a couple of quick thoughts that I couldn't jam elsewhere in the review:
- The G3 has the ability to use 4GB of the ROM as swap for the memory. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but it's nice to have it as an option.
- WiFi, cellular, and Bluetooth (tested with my Qudelix 5k) worked well.
- Umidigi seems to have built their own updater which lives in the About Phone section in the Android settings.
- I scratched the screen protector fairly quickly, so be careful with keys in your pocket.
TL,DR
Pros:
Unbelievable price to performance ratio
Stock Android 13 with no bloatware
Good enough camera
Fast fingerprint reader
Cons:
No NFC or wireless charging
The G3 Max offers a better screen and camera for just $10 more
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
I used this phone for a few days and while it’s it the highest of quality. For a spare phone, a phone for your parents who aren’t used to technology, or even a kids first phone this will work for you. The phone is reasonably responsive I didn’t feel like it was stuttering while using it. Now while this it not a phone worth 1k or more there are a lot of things going for it. The battery is huge and lasts for days on end as a simple user for messages, web browsing, etc. now I would not recommend this to the heavy user for gaming and other things. But for what you’re paying this phone is a good grab. I’d highly recommend this phone for the quality and price you are paying plus you even get a screen protector and a case included and installed. No having to fuss over going out to purchase those right away or raven worrying if the screen protector will go on correctly. This phone is a must if you just need something cheap and reasonable for you to use daily for a little while. I’m not sure how the support would go for this over time but already having android 13is great with the new customization options and full features from android it’s a great grab for someone not looking to break the bank. While this phone doesn’t compete with high end models you are getting a way bigger battery for the phone and pretty much the same software features if you’re looking for a phone to play the newest games or take the best pictures I’d say this isn’t for you and spend more money on a different phone but if you need a phone just for daily use calling text and the basics this could be the one for a small price.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
I put this phone through it's paces and I think if you are looking for a spare phone or something easy on the wallet, this phone is plenty enough. This is not a flagship killer, but if you are comparing to a Samsung Galaxy A series, I think this is the better choice. It runs apps well and you can game on it no problem as I show in my video. The download speeds over WiFi were just as fast as anything else on 5GHz. The scrolling is just 60 Hz like most phones, but the screen is still responsive enough to scroll through webpages easily.
My only complaints are small and understandable for this type of phone:
- No IP water or dust rating.
-No stereo speakers so sound is not as loud as some higher priced phones.
The things I liked about this phone are:
-Fingerprint Reader on the side where it belongs. This is so easy to use and never blocked, unlike some older phones that put it on the back. It also works more consistently than in-screen sensors.
- Clear case included to protect your investment
- Screen protector pre-installed
- Headphone Jack
- Working FM Radio App which all phones should be legally required to enable, but telecom carriers prevent this for some reason...
- USB Charging brick
You're all set once you buy this. Nothing else needed.
My only complaints are small and understandable for this type of phone:
- No IP water or dust rating.
-No stereo speakers so sound is not as loud as some higher priced phones.
The things I liked about this phone are:
-Fingerprint Reader on the side where it belongs. This is so easy to use and never blocked, unlike some older phones that put it on the back. It also works more consistently than in-screen sensors.
- Clear case included to protect your investment
- Screen protector pre-installed
- Headphone Jack
- Working FM Radio App which all phones should be legally required to enable, but telecom carriers prevent this for some reason...
- USB Charging brick
You're all set once you buy this. Nothing else needed.
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Top reviews from other countries
AL
A cheap phone with decent features.
Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2023Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
Very good
Nothing special
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2024Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
Ares
Para chavales muy limitado
Reviewed in Spain on September 10, 2023Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
三国一の馬鹿息子
わりきって使いましょう。
Reviewed in Japan on February 23, 2024Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
albin
Great Budget Phone
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023Size: 4G+128GBColor: GreenVerified Purchase
