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Ulefone Armor X32 review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:5.65 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Ulefone Armor X32 Review: Compare 196 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Ulefone Armor X32
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
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%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

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

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 53% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

7.1

Performance

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

5.3

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 53%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Ulefone Armor X32

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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%

7.1

Performance

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

5.3

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

6.8
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
12 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 37.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.3% of smartphones.
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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
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Ulefone Armor X32 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
5.65 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.65 inches which is smaller than the screens of 96.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
285 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 285 ppi which is lower than that of 77.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.6% of smartphones.
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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
?
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
2
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
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
163.4 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.4 mm which is shorter than 52.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Width
80.8 mm
This smartphone has a width of 80.8 mm which is wider than 90% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
14.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 14.5 mm which is thicker than 92.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Ulefone Armor X32 vs the average smartphone

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  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 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.
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Ulefone Armor X32 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Ulefone Armor X32 has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 7.7).
    7.91 vs 7.66
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Ulefone Armor X32 is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Ulefone Armor X32 has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 7.7).
    7.91 vs 7.66
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 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.
  • 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 ultrawide rear camera
    Ulefone Armor X32 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.
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.02 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.65 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 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
  • 27.8% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (285 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    285 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 58.3% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Ulefone Armor X32 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.
  • 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.02 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.65 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 27.8% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (285 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    285 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 6.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (14.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    14.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (80.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    80.8 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ulefone Armor X32

  • The rugged design is made for rough use outdoors.
  • 12 GB of RAM keeps many apps running at once.
  • 128 GB of storage leaves room for apps, photos and maps.
  • A 90 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • GPS and NFC are both built in.
  • Camera and mic privacy controls help you lock down the sensors.

What customers don't like about Ulefone Armor X32

  • The 5.65 inch screen is small for video and web pages.
  • At 285 ppi, text and photos look soft up close.
  • At 14.5 mm thick and 80.8 mm wide, it is bulky in a pocket.
  • There is no 5G, so mobile data runs on LTE.
  • No optical image stabilization and no ultrawide lens limit the camera.

Verdict

Outdoor work and frequent drops are what the Ulefone Armor X32 is built to take. Its rugged design is the main reason to buy it, and 12 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage keeps daily use smooth. The 6 nm processor runs at up to 2.4 GHz, enough for maps, messages and everyday apps. GPS and NFC are included, along with camera and mic privacy controls. The trade-off is size: the 5.65 inch screen is small, yet the body is thick at 14.5 mm and wide at 80.8 mm. There is no 5G and no optical image stabilization, so video shakes more when you walk. It suits a buyer who wants a phone that survives rough use more than a sharp camera or a large screen.

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