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Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 64 MP

Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of smartphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 74%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

6.0
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.1 points, which is higher than 65.9% of smartphones.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.2
Brand name
Ulefone
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G96
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G96 processor model which is slower than processors in 80.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.05 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.05 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 83.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 64 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 64 MP which is higher than that of 87.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.9
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/1.9 which is narrower than that of 52% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.58 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,600 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 85.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
176.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 176.8 mm which is taller than 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
84.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 84.9 mm which is wider than 96.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
15 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 15 mm which is thicker than 93% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
324 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 324 g which is heavier than 93.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
221,760 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 221,760 cm³ which is larger than 94.3% of smartphones.
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Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 32% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    6,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 73.1% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (7,599 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    7,599 vs 4,389
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 30% more popular
    Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.07 vs 5.4).
    7.07 vs 5.44
  • 73.1% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (7,599 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    7,599 vs 4,389
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 32% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    6,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Ulefone Armor 22
    the average smartphone
    Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.87 vs 8).
    7.87 vs 8
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.24 vs 7.3).
    7.24 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 63% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,152 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,152 vs 3,115
  • 14.6% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.05 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 26.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (691 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    691 vs 942
  • 78.1% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (133 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    133 vs 608
  • 28.6% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (10 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    10 GB vs 14 GB
  • 41.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,478 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,478 vs 2,533
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (2 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    2 vs 3.2
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 17.8% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (646 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    646 min vs 786 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 65.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (324 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    324 g vs 196.2 g
  • 6.7 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (15 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    15 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 8.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (84.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    84.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 13.2 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (176.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    176.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 2.27x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (221,760 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    221,760 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
HansTechTalk
✓ explicit
12/09/2023
Hands-on review · week of daily use · camera, display and speaker tests
Verdict
Ulefone Armor 22 is a slim rugged phone with flagship-like features and strong value.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
07/11/2023
Hands-on review · Budget rugged phone
Verdict
The Ulefone Armor 22 is a practical, classic rugged phone with a 3.5mm jack, dual SIM plus MicroSD and a strong night vision camera, but it is 4G only.
smartzone.de
30/12/2023
Test · Budget outdoor phone
Verdict
The Ulefone Armor 22 is a good, affordable outdoor phone with a strong daytime camera and real night vision, but its battery lasts about one and a half days.
heise.de
02/03/2024
Review · Outdoor budget phone
Verdict
The Ulefone Armor 22 is a sturdy, well-built outdoor phone with a strong daytime camera, but its battery trails rivals and it lacks 5G.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Rugged build quality (IP68/IP69K, MIL-STD-810H certified) that is resistant to drops, water, and dust, often negating the need for a case.
  • Good quality 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Large 6600mAh battery capacity that some users report can last 2 to 3 days with typical use.
  • Impressive camera hardware, including a 64MP main camera and 64MP night vision camera, that can produce great images, especially when shooting in RAW and editing manually.
  • Features useful additions like an IR blaster (universal remote control), NFC for Google Pay, and a headphone jack.
  • Ample storage and RAM options (up to 16GB RAM and 256GB ROM, expandable via microSD).
  • Considered a great value for its price point and features.
  • Relatively slim design for a rugged smartphone, making it more pocket-friendly than some competitors.

What customers don't like about Ulefone Armor 22 (8GB + 128GB)

  • The camera's performance is often held back by poor stock software processing, requiring manual edits for best results.
  • Performance is limited by the older MediaTek Helio G96 processor and is not suitable for heavy gaming or demanding applications.
  • Does not support 5G connectivity.
  • The device is considered heavy by some users, though many get used to the weight over time.
  • Battery performance may degrade over several months of use, with some users reporting significantly shorter active usage times after many charging cycles.
  • The display can be too dim for comfortable viewing in direct sunlight.
  • Video streaming quality from major services is limited to 480p due to a lack of Widevine L1 encryption.
  • The fingerprint reader can be inconsistent or touchy at times.

Verdict

The Ulefone Armor 22 is a durable, rugged smartphone featuring an IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H rating, designed to withstand water, dust, and drops. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G96 octa-core processor and the Android 13 operating system, offering smooth performance for most tasks. A key feature is the dual 64MP rear camera setup, which includes a Sony main sensor and a 64MP night vision lens with infrared LEDs for capturing clear images in complete darkness. The device also boasts a large 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a sizable 6600mAh battery with 33W fast charging, 8GB of RAM (plus up to 8GB virtual RAM), 128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), a 3.5mm audio jack, and an IR blaster. The main drawbacks are the lack of 5G connectivity and the limitation of video recording to 2K resolution at 30fps despite the high-resolution sensors, and the G96 chipset is less power efficient than the G99 processor used in some competitor phones.

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