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Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£460RAM capacity:24 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB)
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 64% of smartphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–²Better than 51%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

25%

7.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.3

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

â–²Better than 66%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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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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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 88%
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Best prices
    N/A~ £460
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
12GB + 512GBCheck price
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24GB + 512GB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.3

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

7.1
User score
User score
7.3/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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 55% of models
Popularity:
Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 6 points, which is higher than 54.5% of smartphones.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.4
Brand name
Ulefone
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7050
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor model which is slower than processors in 54.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
24 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 24 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.6 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.9% 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
108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 92% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3.0 which is narrower than that of 79.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
52.9 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 52.9 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
2.1 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
yes
This smartphone supports 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
9,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 9,600 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.4% of smartphones.
Charging speed
66 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 66 W which is faster than in 67.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports 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
?
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
175.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 175.2 mm which is taller than 95.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
83.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 83.4 mm which is wider than 94.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
18.8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 18.8 mm which is thicker than 97.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
409 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 409 g which is heavier than 97.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
261,450 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 261,450 cm³ which is larger than 97.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 92% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (9600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    9,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 5 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (6 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    6 vs 1
  • 16 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    24 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.6 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.6 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 8.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 5 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (6 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    6 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 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
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 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
  • 92% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (9600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    9,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3 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/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 2.08x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (409 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    409 g vs 196.2 g
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 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.
  • 10.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    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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    Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra
    the average smartphone
    Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.27 vs 8.000).
    7.27 vs 8
  • 76.9% more expensive
    Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£460 vs £260).
    £460 vs £260
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 26.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,288 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,288 vs 3,115
  • 5.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,147 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,147 vs 10,783
  • 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/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3 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/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/3.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    2.1 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 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.
    5.0 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
  • 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
  • 101.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (792 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    792 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2.08x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (409 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    409 g vs 196.2 g
  • 10.5 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (18.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    18.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 7.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (83.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    83.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 11.6 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (175.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    175.2 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.
    November 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 2.67x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (261450 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    261,450 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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smartzone.de
19/11/2023
Summary of the review
Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra - Re-release with Dimensity 7050
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tinyurl.com
19/01/2024
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB)

  • Extremely durable, with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications, making it resistant to drops, water, and dust.
  • Excellent battery life, with the 9600 mAh capacity often lasting four days with normal use or even up to a week with careful management.
  • High-resolution FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging camera is a valuable professional tool for diagnosing issues like leaks or electrical shorts.
  • Good overall performance for daily tasks and gaming due to the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor.
  • Useful accessories like an endoscope can be connected via the uSmart expansion connector.
  • Supports 66W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging, which are convenient features for a rugged phone.
  • The 108MP main camera can take detailed photos in high-resolution mode (though the general camera app has issues).
  • Fingerprint sensor on the side is generally fast and reliable.
  • Has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature many modern phones lack.
  • Decent and loud speaker quality.

What we don't like about Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB + 512GB)

  • The phone is very heavy and bulky, which can be unwieldy for some users.
  • General camera performance is often criticized as poor, slow to focus, and producing low-quality images in low light conditions.
  • Software is sometimes unoptimized, with the camera app known to freeze or the phone to randomly freeze and restart.
  • Not compatible with some major US carriers like AT&T or Verizon 5G networks.
  • Haptics (vibration feedback) are described as terrible and low quality.
  • Some users report that the rubber molding can fall off over time, compromising the phone's water resistance and durability.
  • The screen can be difficult to read outdoors in bright sunlight.
  • The microscopic and auxiliary cameras are often considered gimmicky by many users.
  • Lacks Widevine L1 support, so streaming services like Netflix only offer low-resolution (480p) playback.
  • The USB-C port does not support external display output (OTG/USB-C display compatible).

Verdict

The Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra (24GB+512GB) is a rugged 5G smartphone running Android 14, built for durability with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications. Key hardware specifications include a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, a massive 9600mAh battery with 66W fast and 15W wireless charging support, and a 6.58-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its main characteristics and pros are a powerful 108MP main camera, a high-resolution integrated FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging sensor, and a 60x magnification microlens camera, making it suitable for professional use cases like electrical maintenance or construction. Cons include its bulky and heavy design (409g), lack of an ultrawide camera, and the absence of Widevine L1 support, which limits streaming services like Netflix to 480p resolution.

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