Recently, UMIDIGI announced the new smartphone UMIDIGI S5 Pro. And today its release date and price of became known. The new budget flagship smartphone will be available from May 25 at the price of $249.99 on 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.
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 in 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 in 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) which 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.
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.
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 sales at 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 official website of UMIDIGI.