Umidigi C1 Plus is a budget-friendly android phone aimed at budget-conscious consumers who desire impressive performance, a sleek design, a large display, a decent camera, and big battery capacity at an affordable price. This smartphone was launched alongside the Umidigi G1 Plus with similar features including a “Shining AG Matte Design”, a 6.52-inch large IPS LCD display, and a long-lasting 5150mAh Battery. The Umidigi C1 Plus is equipped with a powerful MediaTek MT8766 Quad-Core processor, coupled with 3GB RAM, and runs on the Android 13 OS.

Design and Display

The Umidigi C1 Plus has a simple, slim, modern body, built with a sturdy plastic frame and a glass front, ensuring durability while maintaining a lightweight feel. It measures 164.2 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm in dimension, making it compact and easy to handle with one hand.

The front has a 6.52-inch display offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. This ensures vibrant colors and clear visuals, suitable for media consumption and daily tasks. The screen has a 19:9 aspect ratio, providing an immersive viewing experience, and features a small waterdrop notch housing the front camera.

It also has thick bezels surrounding the screen especially at the bottom, thanks to the 81.8% screen-to-body ratio. Meanwhile, this waterdrop notch at the center top of the screen houses the front-facing camera.

Additionally, the display is built on the IPS LCD display technology which offers wide viewing angles and good color reproduction. comes with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. It has a 20:9 ratio and 60Hz refresh rate.

Furthermore, the back panel has a matte finish that resists fingerprints and provides a comfortable grip. It is made of plastic material which spreads from the rear panel to the frame, closing up with the glass front panel. The C1 Plus rear panel hosts a triangle camera module at the left corner which houses the two rear camera sensors alongside a LED flash.

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In addition, the Umidigi C1 Plus has its power and volume buttons located on the right side of the device. The left side houses the SIM/microSD card slot. On the bottom edge, you’ll find a micro-USB port and microphone, while the top edge features a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Camera

The Umidigi C1 Plus features a dual-camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. This combination allows for capturing detailed photos with natural bokeh effects. The camera app offers various modes such as HDR, panorama, and night mode, enhancing the photography experience.

On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera, perfect for video calls and capturing decent self-portraits. This camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and supports AI beauty mode for enhancing selfies.

In terms of camera features, the Umidigi C1 Plus offers basic functionalities such as HDR, panorama, and video recording up to 1080p at 30fps. However, the camera may struggle to capture high-quality images in low-light environments, and the lack of optical image stabilization (OIS) may result in shaky or blurry footage when shooting videos or taking photos in motion.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Umidigi C1 Plus is powered by a MediaTek MT8766 quad-core processor, which delivers reliable performance for everyday use. This quad-core chipset features a 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and a PowerVR GE8300 GPU, offering decent performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.

The android phone is also equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD card slot, allowing users to store more apps, photos, and media files. It runs on the Android 13 operating system, offering a smooth and user-friendly interface.

Additionally, the C1 Plus is equipped with a 5150 mAh battery, providing sufficient power to last through a full day of moderate usage. With efficient power management, users can enjoy extended battery life for their daily activities, including browsing, streaming, and social media.

Furthermore, this device supports 4G LTE connectivity, ensuring fast internet speeds for browsing and downloading. This smartphone supports dual 4G and dual VoLTE, which means that both SIMs support 4G simultaneously.

It also includes standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, this phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which doubles as the power button for quick and secure unlocking.

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Umidigi C1 Plus Price and Availability

Umidigi C1 Plus price in Nigeria starts at around ₦79,999 at leading retailers in Nigeria like Jumia.