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Umidigi F2 Smartphone Review – 48 Megapixel in Affordable

At eye level? Thanks to a high-resolution camera, an additional wide-angle lens and a long-lasting battery, the Umdigi F2 wants to compete with other affordable mid-range smartphones. You will find out whether this is successful in the review.
Umidigi F2
Umidigi F2 (F Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio P70 8 x 2.1 GHz, Cortex-A73 / A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, LPDDR4X dual-channel
Display
6.53 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 395 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash, 128 GB 
, 120 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSDup to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Compass, USB-C
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B4/​B5/​B6/​B8/​B34/​B39), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B6/​B7/​B8/​B12/​B13/​B17/​B18/​B19/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B34/​B38/​B39/​B40/​B41/​B66), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.7 x 162.6 x 77.7 ( = 0.34 x 6.4 x 3.06 in)
Battery
5150 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix f/1.79, phase comparison AF, dual LED flash, video @1080p/30fps (camera 1); 13.0MP, wide angle lens (camera 2); 5.0MP, macro lens (camera 3); 5.0MP, depth of field (camera 4)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix f/2.0
Additional features
Speakers: Mono speaker at the lower edge, Keyboard: Virtual, Charger, USB cable, SIM tool, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
215 g ( = 7.58 oz / 0.47 pounds), Power Supply: 51 g ( = 1.8 oz / 0.11 pounds)
Price
249 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Comparison Devices

Bewertung
Rating Version
Datum
Modell
Gewicht
Laufwerk
Groesse
Aufloesung
Preis ab
78.1 %7
04/2020
Umidigi F2
Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3
215 g128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash6.53"2340x1080
81.3 %7
04/2020
Huawei P40 Lite
Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6
183 g128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash6.40"2310x1080
79.8 %7
01/2020
Samsung Galaxy A51
Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3
172 g128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash6.50"2400x1080
78.4 %7
11/2019
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
SD 665, Adreno 610
188 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.30"2280x1080

Case, Equipment and Operation - Slow WLAN

Umidigi does not have really expensive smartphones on offer: the most expensive models are around 400 euros. The Umidigi F2, which we take a closer look at in this review, costs 250 euros on the internet, but still comes with a decent equipment: 128 GB UFS 2.1 memory, 6 GB RAM, dual SIM and its own microSD slot. NFC is also on board, but only older Bluetooth 4.2, but there is support for numerous LTE networks, which makes it possible to use it in many countries.

In our WiFi test with the reference router Linksys Nighthawk AX12, however, the smartphone cannot play out its WiFi 5 and only offers speeds on WiFi 4 level.

The case has a relatively simple design, with a glossy black or gradient back. The Umidigi phone looks a bit bulky and is also not a lightweight at 215 grams. However, it has a clean and stable finish, only pressure on the screen gets through to the liquid crystal.

The operation is precise and reactive, even the touchscreen surface gives no reason for criticism. On the right, there is a fingerprint sensor in the standby button, there is a minimal delay until it unlocks the smartphone, but overall this is not disturbing.

Pure Android 10 is pre-installed, the security patches are hopelessly outdated at the time of testing.

Umidigi F2
Umidigi F2
Umidigi F2
Umidigi F2

Size Comparison

162.6 mm / 6.4 inch 77.7 mm / 3.06 inch 8.7 mm / 0.3425 inch 215 g0.474 lbs159.2 mm / 6.27 inch 76.3 mm / 3 inch 8.7 mm / 0.3425 inch 183 g0.4034 lbs158.4 mm / 6.24 inch 75.8 mm / 2.98 inch 9.1 mm / 0.3583 inch 188 g0.4145 lbs158.5 mm / 6.24 inch 73.6 mm / 2.9 inch 7.9 mm / 0.311 inch 172 g0.3792 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Huawei P40 Lite
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
338 (286min - 403max) MBit/s +526%
Samsung Galaxy A51
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
297 (189min - 335max) MBit/s +450%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
152 (1min - 254max) MBit/s +181%
Umidigi F2
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
54 (43min - 65max) MBit/s
iperf3 receive AX12
Samsung Galaxy A51
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
298 (185min - 350max) MBit/s +412%
Huawei P40 Lite
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
298 (61min - 334max) MBit/s +412%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
182 (11min - 259max) MBit/s +213%
Umidigi F2
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
58.2 (46min - 60max) MBit/s
05101520253035404550556065Tooltip
Umidigi F2; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø57.7 (46-60)
Umidigi F2; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø54 (43-65)

Cameras - Umidigi with High Resolution Cam

Recording front camera
Recording front camera

A 48 megapixel camera is currently also built into high-quality smartphones like the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the Umidigi F2 wants to get a bit of the hype. Now, of course, you can't expect a picture quality for 250 euro, which is equivalent to a mobile phone for almost 1,000 euro. But as our test of the Umidigi Power 3 has already shown, even the cheaper camera sensors can now take decent pictures.

The Umdigi F2 can also take sharp pictures with surprisingly many details under good light, although the 48 megapixels are only used if desired, usually 4 pixels are combined into one to achieve more light output. This way the pictures also appear strongly exposed, sometimes a little too bright, so that colors turn pale. Pixel artefacts in the sky in the surrounding image also show that you are not dealing with one of the highest quality sensors. Under low light the brightening is pleasing, but the detail sharpness could be higher here. 

There is a wide-angle lens as well as a telephoto lens, but both have to be chosen carefully, so you can't switch between them automatically via zoom. 

Videos can only be recorded in Full HD and at 30 fps, so the quality is decent here. 

The front camera has a lush 32 megapixels, and takes well-lit and detailed pictures.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Scene 1Scene 2Scene 3
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ColorChecker
4.3 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
3.6 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
4 ∆E
3.6 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
2.1 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
10 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
ColorChecker Umidigi F2: 6.33 ∆E min: 2.12 - max: 9.99 ∆E
ColorChecker
16.2 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
20.2 ∆E
23.2 ∆E
27.4 ∆E
19.5 ∆E
14.8 ∆E
14 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
25 ∆E
24.5 ∆E
13.6 ∆E
23.4 ∆E
11.7 ∆E
19.6 ∆E
18.1 ∆E
25.2 ∆E
20.7 ∆E
21.3 ∆E
25.4 ∆E
24.4 ∆E
18.9 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
ColorChecker Umidigi F2: 19.71 ∆E min: 11.68 - max: 27.37 ∆E

Display - Strong Blue Cast

Sub-pixel array
Sub-pixel array

The screen can become reasonably bright at 512 cd/m² on average. It has a slightly extended Full HD resolution, which is standard in this price range. The contrast is also on par with the rest of the range, but it's not really good, as colors look a bit pale on the display. The Samsung Galaxy A51 with AMOLED display has a clear advantage here.

We use the CalMAN software and special measuring devices to determine the accuracy of the color display and here, the Umidigi F2 with a strong blue cast and high deviations won't win any prizes. On the other hand, we do not notice any PWM flickering, which is a blessing for sensitive people.

531
cd/m²
507
cd/m²
532
cd/m²
514
cd/m²
512
cd/m²
528
cd/m²
495
cd/m²
490
cd/m²
503
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 532 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 512.4 cd/m² Minimum: 19.5 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 92 %
Center on Battery: 512 cd/m²
Contrast: 1089:1 (Black: 0.47 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 6.53 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 7 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
99% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.494
Umidigi F2
IPS, 2340x1080, 6.53
Huawei P40 Lite
IPS, 2310x1080, 6.40
Samsung Galaxy A51
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.50
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
IPS, 2280x1080, 6.30
Response Times
-17%
18%
5%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
40 ?(21, 19)
46.8 ?(21.6, 25.2)
-17%
26 ?(21, 5)
35%
36 ?(17, 19)
10%
Response Time Black / White *
24 ?(9, 13)
28 ?(12.4, 15.6)
-17%
24 ?(21, 3)
-0%
24 ?(9, 15)
-0%
PWM Frequency
242.7
463 ?(20)
Screen
14%
33%
11%
Brightness middle
512
478
-7%
589
15%
597
17%
Brightness
512
448
-12%
589
15%
596
16%
Brightness Distribution
92
87
-5%
94
2%
93
1%
Black Level *
0.47
0.49
-4%
0.52
-11%
Contrast
1089
976
-10%
1148
5%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
6.53
3
54%
2.22
66%
5.93
9%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
12.55
5.6
55%
8.24
34%
9.42
25%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
7
4.1
41%
2.6
63%
5.3
24%
Gamma
2.494 88%
2.26 97%
2.111 104%
2.232 99%
CCT
7119 91%
7282 89%
6508 100%
7632 85%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-2% / 8%
26% / 29%
8% / 10%

* ... smaller is better

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
24 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 9 ms rise
↘ 13 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 48 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
40 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 21 ms rise
↘ 19 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 55 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.


CalMAN Grayscale
CalMAN Grayscale
CalMAN Color accuracy
CalMAN Color accuracy
CalMAN Color space sRGB
CalMAN Color space sRGB
CalMAN Saturation
CalMAN Saturation

Performance, Emissions and Battery Life - Umdigi F2 as Continuous Operation

MediaTek's Helio P70 is a midrange processor that is well equipped for everyday tasks. But other smartphones at this price level offer even more power, like the Huawei P40 Lite. The memory is reasonably fast for its price range, but here too, things are even faster, as the Huawei smartphone proves. The microSD reader can't recognize our Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 as the reference microSD, and only slow transfer rates are possible with the slower Hama card.

The Umidigi F2 can get quite warm, which can become unpleasant at a maximum of 44°C and longer skin contact. The loudspeaker on the bottom edge is reasonably loud and sounds acceptable, highs aren't overemphasized too much and the mids are quite present.

In terms of battery life, there are definitely very good 17:58 hours in our WLAN test, but a very high capacity battery is also built into the device for this. Thus, the distance to the clearly lighter Huawei P40 Lite isn't huge. It's probably enough for 3 days without recharging in moderate use, but those who leave their smartphone unused for a longer time will probably get by even longer. The smartphone is fully recharged in just under 2 hours thanks to quick charging.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
314 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
604 Points +92%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (282 - 320, n=7)
299 Points -5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (119 - 2138, n=211, last 2 years)
900 Points +187%
Multi-Core (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1446 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
1949 Points +35%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1184 - 1475, n=7)
1405 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (473 - 6681, n=211, last 2 years)
2944 Points +104%
PCMark for Android
Work performance score (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
10963 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
12070 Points +10%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
6416 Points -41%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
8186 Points -25%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (7160 - 11781, n=10)
10703 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10884 - 19297, n=2, last 2 years)
15091 Points +38%
Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
7905 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
9164 Points +16%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
5649 Points -29%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
6534 Points -17%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (5992 - 8365, n=12)
7800 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9101 - 12871, n=4, last 2 years)
10872 Points +38%
3DMark
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
20401 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
41003 Points +101%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
23866 Points +17%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
23253 Points +14%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (18037 - 23447, n=11)
20513 Points +1%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
21392 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
47563 Points +122%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
25086 Points +17%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
24992 Points +17%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (17412 - 24183, n=11)
20998 Points -2%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
17556 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
27654 Points +58%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
20393 Points +16%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
18698 Points +7%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (15003 - 24514, n=11)
19258 Points +10%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1840 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3437 Points +87%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2068 Points +12%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1765 Points -4%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1406 - 1899, n=12)
1677 Points -9%
Average of class Smartphone
  (712 - 7285, n=52, last 2 years)
3548 Points +93%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1759 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3384 Points +92%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2027 Points +15%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1634 Points -7%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1253 - 1767, n=12)
1535 Points -13%
Average of class Smartphone
  (618 - 9451, n=52, last 2 years)
3905 Points +122%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
2193 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3638 Points +66%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2225 Points +1%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2452 Points +12%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (2193 - 2895, n=12)
2552 Points +16%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1093 - 4525, n=52, last 2 years)
3005 Points +37%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1934 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3591 Points +86%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2060 Points +7%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1790 Points -7%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1591 - 1970, n=12)
1805 Points -7%
Average of class Smartphone
  (704 - 23024, n=115, last 2 years)
9038 Points +367%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1876 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3488 Points +86%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1993 Points +6%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1670 Points -11%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1427 - 1876, n=12)
1657 Points -12%
Average of class Smartphone
  (607 - 45492, n=114, last 2 years)
15757 Points +740%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
2166 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
4003 Points +85%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2336 Points +8%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2393 Points +10%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (2166 - 3116, n=12)
2666 Points +23%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1075 - 8749, n=114, last 2 years)
4335 Points +100%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1353 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
2904 Points +115%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1592 Points +18%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1128 Points -17%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1029 - 1417, n=12)
1281 Points -5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (286 - 7890, n=102, last 2 years)
2685 Points +98%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1220 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
2740 Points +125%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1473 Points +21%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
979 Points -20%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (884 - 1259, n=12)
1123 Points -8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (240 - 9814, n=102, last 2 years)
2675 Points +119%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
2184 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3676 Points +68%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2217 Points +2%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2424 Points +11%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (2184 - 2869, n=12)
2563 Points +17%
Average of class Smartphone
  (858 - 4679, n=102, last 2 years)
3127 Points +43%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1303 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
2954 Points +127%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1654 Points +27%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1126 Points -14%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1098 - 1427, n=12)
1272 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (317 - 20131, n=174, last 2 years)
6545 Points +402%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1190 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
2752 Points +131%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1530 Points +29%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
981 Points -18%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (941 - 1253, n=12)
1110 Points -7%
Average of class Smartphone
  (267 - 33376, n=173, last 2 years)
9330 Points +684%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
1952 Points
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
3972 Points +103%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2311 Points +18%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2341 Points +20%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (1605 - 3055, n=12)
2552 Points +31%
Average of class Smartphone
  (938 - 8480, n=173, last 2 years)
4158 Points +113%
GFXBench
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
8.6 fps
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
21 fps +144%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
9.1 fps +6%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
7.6 fps -12%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (6.9 - 15, n=12)
8.86 fps +3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.6 - 123, n=218, last 2 years)
43.3 fps +403%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
9.3 fps
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
21 fps +126%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
10 fps +8%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
8.2 fps -12%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (6.1 - 9.3, n=12)
8.4 fps -10%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.3 - 229, n=218, last 2 years)
62.9 fps +576%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
5.1 fps
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
13 fps +155%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
5.5 fps +8%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
4.5 fps -12%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (2.6 - 8.7, n=12)
5.18 fps +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.8 - 105, n=218, last 2 years)
32.2 fps +531%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Umidigi F2
Mediatek Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3, 6144
3.1 fps
Huawei P40 Lite
HiSilicon Kirin 810, Mali-G52 MP6, 6144
7.9 fps +155%
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
3.5 fps +13%
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2.8 fps -10%
Average Mediatek Helio P70
  (2.8 - 3.7, n=12)
3.03 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 94, n=218, last 2 years)
25 fps +706%
Umidigi F2Huawei P40 LiteSamsung Galaxy A51Motorola Moto G8 PlusAverage 128 GB UFS 2.0 FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
136%
69%
67%
66%
372%
Sequential Read 256KB
519
913
76%
496.1
-4%
302.5
-42%
530 ?(286 - 948, n=36)
2%
1468 ?(215 - 4512, n=210, last 2 years)
183%
Sequential Write 256KB
189
181.7
-4%
184.9
-2%
217.4
15%
215 ?(142.8 - 466, n=36)
14%
1078 ?(57.5 - 3678, n=210, last 2 years)
470%
Random Read 4KB
157.1
157.3
0%
110.8
-29%
59.9
-62%
129.6 ?(65 - 233, n=36)
-18%
242 ?(22.2 - 543, n=210, last 2 years)
54%
Random Write 4KB
30.2
175.4
481%
104.4
246%
124.9
314%
100.7 ?(13.5 - 187.4, n=36)
233%
266 ?(13 - 709, n=210, last 2 years)
781%
Sequential Read 256KB SDCard
30.2 ?(Hama 32 GB)
82.6 ?(Nano Memory Card)
174%
73 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
142%
72.6 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
140%
68.3 ?(30.2 - 86, n=20)
126%
Sequential Write 256KB SDCard
37.9 ?(Hama 32 GB)
70.6 ?(Nano Memory Card)
86%
60.1 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
59%
52.2 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
38%
53.2 ?(28.6 - 70.2, n=20)
40%

Temperature

Max. Load
 42 °C
108 F
39.7 °C
103 F
38.5 °C
101 F
 
 42.5 °C
109 F
39.4 °C
103 F
38.2 °C
101 F
 
 42.5 °C
109 F
39.3 °C
103 F
38.3 °C
101 F
 
Maximum: 42.5 °C = 109 F
Average: 40 °C = 104 F
39.1 °C
102 F
40.4 °C
105 F
42.2 °C
108 F
39.1 °C
102 F
39.9 °C
104 F
44 °C
111 F
38.3 °C
101 F
39.6 °C
103 F
43.8 °C
111 F
Maximum: 44 °C = 111 F
Average: 40.7 °C = 105 F
Power Supply (max.)  41.3 °C = 106 F | Room Temperature 21.5 °C = 71 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 40 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.5 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.9 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.


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Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2042.339.42540.739.53131.129.14034.334.35034.733.86328.929.18023.82510026.2261252230.116020.735.72002139.825018.644.931517.75240017.258.65001964.26301767.980015.269.9100017.374125015.474.4160018.571.3200015.967.2250015.168.1315014.465400014.865.2500015.170.8630015.366.2800015.667.41000015.963.71250016.149.61600016.641.8SPL70.160.869.667.428.381.4N24.615.224.219.31.149.5median 17median 64.2median 46.9median 43.3median 14.7median 65.4Delta4.111.922.72413.61630.53522.420.121.424.124.323.328.226.321.623.922.321.120.421.318.62917.246.117.551.515.156.915.255.91561.514.265.913.167.813.967.21373.8137613.777.514.279.61479.314.472.114.377.314.477.114.677.514.975.814.972.915.263.515.648.826.488.20.872.3median 14.6median 72.10.811hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseUmidigi F2Huawei P40 Lite
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Umidigi F2 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 65.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 65.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 65.4% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (121.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 88% of all tested devices in this class were better, 10% similar, 2% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 96% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Huawei P40 Lite audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 5.6% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 27% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 64% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery Life

Umidigi F2
5150 mAh
Huawei P40 Lite
4200 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A51
4000 mAh
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
4000 mAh
Average of class Smartphone
 
Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
1078
1007
-7%
698
-35%
980
-9%
908 ?(424 - 2844, n=219, last 2 years)
-16%
Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
17h 58min

Pros

+ flexible cameras with good image quality
+ long battery life
+ no PWM
+ everyday performance values

Cons

- slow WLAN
- high heating under load
- color-accurate display
- obsolete security patches

Verdict – Good Camera Phone with Weak Points

In review: Umidigi F2.
In review: Umidigi F2.

The Umidigi F2 has a decent camera with a wide angle option. It's by no means on par with top-of-the-range smartphones, but overall it takes decent pictures.

You should also take into account the manufacturer's sloppy handling of security patches and the warranty on paper, which is only complicated to honour in many countries due to the possible need to ship the camera to China. Also the high warming can be a problem. In addition, the screen has a good resolution, but falsifies colours and is a little pale in appearance. The WLAN also falls short of expectations.

The flexible camera system with decent pictures is convincing for the price, but you have to put up with some weak points on the Umidigi F2.

All in all, the Umidigi F2 is a smartphone that should be looked at by those for whom a flexible camera equipped with solid image quality is more important than anything else. The battery life is also good, but you should not rely on the outdated security patches.

Umidigi F2 - 04/24/2020 v7
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
76%
Keyboard
65 / 75 → 87%
Pointing Device
92%
Connectivity
42 / 70 → 60%
Weight
88%
Battery
92%
Display
82%
Games Performance
15 / 64 → 24%
Application Performance
73 / 86 → 85%
Temperature
87%
Noise
100%
Audio
66 / 90 → 73%
Camera
64%
Average
73%
78%
Smartphone - Weighted Average

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Florian Schmitt, 2020-04-24 (Update: 2020-05-19)