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Ulefone Armor X12 Pro review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.45 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Ulefone Armor X12 Pro Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Ulefone Armor X12 Pro
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.3

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.1

Performance

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

4.8

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.3

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Ulefone Armor X12 Pro

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Reviewers like its compact, rugged build, but agree performance and cameras are weak and the screen scratches easily.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Ulefone Armor X12 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

4.8

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.3
Reviews score
6.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
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Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.7
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.1% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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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
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
?
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
5.45 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.45 inches which is smaller than the screens of 97.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
295 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 295 ppi which is lower than that of 77% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
157.19 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.19 mm which is shorter than 88.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.8 mm which is wider than 68% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
14.34 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 14.34 mm which is thicker than 92.4% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

Ulefone Armor X12 Pro vs the average smartphone

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  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 6.41 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.19 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.9% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 6.41 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.19 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 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
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 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
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Ulefone Armor X12 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 1.22 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.45 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 13.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.3

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.3 vs 7.3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 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
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 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
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Ulefone Armor X12 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 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
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.22 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.45 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (295 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    295 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 6.04 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (14.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    14.34 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.8 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

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

5.0
iVadim
≈ estimated
04/11/2023
Hands-on review · day-to-day, gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is a limited phone: protection is strong, but gaming and camera fall short, so it is not recommended for filming.
7.0
TheWizWiki
≈ estimated
09/10/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, camera, emulation and benchmark tests
Verdict
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is only for buyers who want the cheapest option; its camera and demanding games fall short.
9.0
PBKreviews
≈ estimated
29/10/2023
Durability test · water, drops and scratch tests
Verdict
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is built very well for rugged use, handling drops, water and scratches with ease.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
smartzone.de
✓ explicit
02/12/2023
Comparison test · Budget rugged phones
Verdict
The Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is a light rugged phone with quick GPS, fine for simple tasks, but its dim screen and weak night camera hold it back.
8.0
telephone-incassable.com
≈ estimated
05/09/2023
Review · Entry-level rugged phone
Verdict
The Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is a very good rugged phone for its price range, with more storage and speed than the base model, though performance remains basic.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ulefone Armor X12 Pro

  • The rugged design suits work sites and rough outdoor use.
  • At 157.19 mm tall it is easy to hold with one hand.
  • Phase-detection autofocus helps photos come out sharp.
  • HDR mode balances bright skies and dark shadows in one shot.
  • Built-in GPS and NFC cover navigation and contactless taps.
  • Eight CPU threads let the phone juggle several small tasks at once.

What customers don't like about Ulefone Armor X12 Pro

  • 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage run out quickly with big apps.
  • The 60 Hz refresh rate and 295 ppi make the screen look less smooth and less sharp.
  • Without optical image stabilization, video shakes more when you walk.
  • At 14.34 mm thick it is a chunky phone for a pocket.
  • There is no 5G, so it cannot use the fastest networks.

Verdict

Rough work is what the Ulefone Armor X12 Pro is made for, from building sites to muddy gardens. Its rugged design is the main reason to buy it, and at 157.19 mm tall it stays easy to hold with one hand. The 5.45-inch screen is small, and at 295 ppi with a 60 Hz refresh rate, the picture and scrolling look plain. Inside, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage leave little room for heavy apps. The 2.2 GHz processor handles calls, messages and maps. Phase-detection autofocus helps the camera lock onto a subject, and HDR mode evens out bright and dark areas in a photo. It suits a buyer on a tight budget who needs a phone that can take rough treatment and mostly does simple tasks.

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