UMIDIGI Note 100 Cell Phone,Android 14 Unlocked Phones,16(8+8) GB+256GB/TF 1TB,6.8''HD+120Hz Display,50MP Camera,5000mAh+20W Fast Charging,4G Dual SIM Android Phone,AI Face/Fingerprint Unlock,NFC,GPS

I’m going to be brutally honest — this phone is impressive for what it is. The UMIDIGI Note 100 is a performance-packed budget device that makes you seriously question why anyone’s still paying $1,000 for a mainstream flagship. But while the hardware speaks for itself, the seller’s misleading information and silence on crucial limitations make this purchase a minefield for the average buyer.Let’s talk about what works first — and then we’ll get into the problems they’re conveniently glossing over.✅ The Positives — Why I Still Recommend This Phone8GB of RAM (plus virtual memory support)This phone absolutely chews through multitasking. App switching is fluid, background processes don’t constantly reload, and basic gaming is handled with ease. This alone puts it lightyears ahead of most other phones in the same price range.128GB storage with microSD supportStorage is generous and expandable — a feature most major brands have killed off in the name of profit. I appreciate having control over my own storage again.All-day battery lifeEven with moderate to heavy use, this device lasts. The power efficiency is clearly dialed in.Clean, bloat-free Android experienceNo weird overlays. No carrier bloat. No unwanted apps draining performance. It's Android the way it should be — clean, smooth, and responsive.Unlocked GSM bandsI activated my SIM card from a $70 prepaid AT&T Samsung phone, then popped it into this UMIDIGI. Result? Flawless calling, texting, data, and even VoLTE — despite the device not being “certified.” This trick won’t be obvious to everyone, but it’s a power move once you understand how to sidestep carrier gatekeeping.Dual SIM supportUseful for anyone juggling personal and work lines, international travel, or data-only SIMs.⚠️ The Technical Drawbacks (That You’ll Never See Mentioned in the Listing)Wi-Fi Signal is WeakHere’s a big one: Wi-Fi performance is underwhelming. Even sitting just one room away from the router, signal strength drops noticeably. Streaming and basic tasks remain usable, but speeds degrade, and latency-sensitive tasks like video calls can suffer. This points to a weak internal antenna design — a common flaw in budget phones, but nowhere in this listing does the seller even hint at it.Camera is functional, not impressiveIt gets the job done in daylight, but low-light shots and video clarity leave a lot to be desired. It’s acceptable, not exceptional.Speaker quality is flat and tinnyLoud enough to hear, but not enjoyable. Headphones or external speakers are a must for any media.Not Verizon-compatibleThis is GSM only. No CDMA support, which means no Verizon, no Visible, no luck. You wouldn’t know that unless you already understand the U.S. mobile landscape. And again — the seller says nothing.🔥 Now Let’s Talk About the Seller — and Why This Listing is MisleadingHere’s the part that genuinely annoys me: the seller is either completely out of touch with the U.S. mobile market or willfully omitting critical information — and neither is acceptable.This phone is not carrier-certified in the U.S., and they don’t make that clear. They list all the supported LTE bands, but fail to explain that band support ≠ full compatibility. In the U.S., phones need to be whitelisted for VoLTE and network access — especially on AT&T and Verizon. If you just drop your SIM in and expect it to work, you’re in for a rude surprise.They don’t warn you that you might need to activate your SIM in another phone first, or that your new SIM could get rejected entirely. They don’t disclose that AT&T can block unsupported IMEIs at any time. They don’t even address the Verizon/Visible incompatibility, which is a flat-out dealbreaker for many buyers.And let’s not forget the Wi-Fi signal issues, which are very real and not acknowledged anywhere in the product description. That’s not an oversight — that’s intentional omission to make the phone sound flawless.🎯 The Bottom LineHere’s the truth: if you know what you’re doing — if you understand how to work around AT&T’s activation requirements, and you don’t mind dealing with a few signal quirks — this phone is a phenomenal value. The performance is real. The RAM, storage, and software experience are excellent for the price.But if you’re a regular consumer just looking for a plug-and-play solution? You’re not getting the full picture from this listing — and the seller clearly has no intention of helping you get there.Buy this phone if you’re tech-savvy and want power on a budget. Avoid it if you expect full U.S. carrier support out of the box. And sellers — do better. People deserve the truth, not marketing spin.

If you less than $200 dollars to spend on a phone and want a decent entry level phone, then this could be the phone for you. The Note 100 is a great size. It's taller than my iPhone Pro Max 16 by a good 1/4 inch so when consuming media, it's perfect. The Note 100 comes with a 50MP camera and a 120hz screen. The high refresh rate makes watching movies, browsing the web, and playing games a smooth experience. Now onto the parts I'm not really impressed by. First, the camera, although hi-resolution, doesn't produce the best quality. It gives you a more "90's" point and shoot look. Some people might find that aesthetically pleasing, but I want something a little different with my pictures. (see all un-edited pictures attached). Second, the graphics for gaming is very low. I'm talking about if you were to set the settings to the lowest resolution/texture/aliasing/etc. low. I played Madden mobile and although it's playable, you see jaggies/low res textures/choppy game play. Lastly, although the battery is huge, I'm seeing drops of 1-2 percent per 2-4 minutes playing or watching movies so that gives me a ton of anxiety. On my iPhone, I don't notice the battery draining that fast doing the same things. Oh and the screen doesn't get too bright too.Overall, it's not a 5/5 phone, but it's a good phone for people who only need an entry level phone to consume/browse/or occasional gameplay.

I have just finished testing the less abled sibling of this phone, and although it was decent, I would recommend this phone much more, for this simple reason: As of this writing, with the $32 off coupon, it makes this phone just $130, which is the same price as the other phone, but with better specs, namely 16Gb of RAM vs. 12GB, and 256GB of memory vs. 128GB. The other good things are the 120Hz screen which helps scrolling and flicking through things smoother and a much better UI experience. It's also 6.8" big, which is the same size as the iPhone Pro Max series, and the Samsung S Ultra series. I also like the 50MP screen, which when combined with a bright sunny day, makes photos crisp and clear even when you zoom in far.Here are some things you should realize when buying this phone, and all phones in this price range, really. The processor is very weak and generic, and is just good enough when using daily essential apps. YouTube and Google Maps are also fine, but when you get to the photo and video apps that require a lot of processing power, that's when you will notice the lag. Lag also happens when you have too many apps opened, or too much of the memory used up. I would recommend just downloading apps you use often. You might be able to play some simple games with this phone, but not much. Don't expect to play shooters and anything that require fast movements and a lot of 3D graphics. Also good to know is when you have phones that advertise the RAM as "X" number of RAM plus "X" number of RAM or extended RAM or whatever they choose to advertise it as, is that only half the total is actual RAM, while the other half is virtual RAM, or just using the memory to replicate RAM. So this phone really has 8GB of actual RAM. The other half helps to have the apps stay functional in the background, but doesn't help with actual speed and processing of the apps.However, ultimately when taking the price into consideration, you get a very decent phone with more than adequate specs, that you can theoretically use for a handful of years, all for just around $130, so that's a win in my book, and deserves five stars for its value.