Ulefone Armor 22 Review

Overview

Ulefone Armor 22 is a well-built ruggedized smartphone that aims to combine in one device all basic features that create a reliable mid-range mobile that's protected against most environmental challenges. Moreover, it manages to do so, without costing you an arm and a leg and has good looks. Together with the Armor 22, we also got the Ulefone Armor Mount Pro and more information about can be found below after the specifications overview and what's in the box.

Specifications

Ulefone Armor 22 is equipped with a 6.58-inch IPS display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its camera department comprises three shooters. The 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera with 2K video recording, a 6-element lens with an f/1.8 aperture, and a 79.80degree FoV. Then there's the 64MP OmniVision OV64B Night Vision camera with an f/1.79 aperture and 79.8-degree FoV. It is aided by dual IR lights. Finally, there's the 8MP OmniVision OV8856 selfie camera on the front with an f/2.0 aperture and a 4-element lens. The smartphone is based on the 12nm MediaTek Helio G96 (MT6781) which houses a 2.05GHz octa-core CPU and a 950MHz dual-core GPU. There are 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM clocked at 2133MHz and 128GB/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. A 6600 mAh battery keeps the lights on and promises 27 hours of talk time and 360 hours of standby time. It supports 33W fast charging. The Armor 22 has a triple tray providing two slots for Nano SIM cards and a third slot for a microSD card. It supports the following network bands on both SIM cards: 2G GSM (2/3/5/8), 3G WCDMA (1/2/4/5/8), 4G FDD-LTE (B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20/28A/28B/66), and 4G TDD-LTE (34/38/39/40/41). The rest of the connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display. Furthermore, the Armor 22 has an IR blaster that turns it into a convenient remote control, a USB Type-C 2.0 port, a headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone runs on Android 13 and works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. It is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certified for being resistant to water, dirt, dust, drops, extreme temperatures, and other

Complete Ulefone Armor 22 specifications.

What's in the box

Ulefone Armor 22 arrives in a classic for the Armor series box - yellow with industrial accents. The model and brand names are imprinted on the lid with the respective ingress ratings. Several accessories accompany the Armor 22 and here's what's in the box:

• Ulefone Armor 22
• 11V/3A (33W) charger (EU plug)
• Thick, red USB Type-C cable
• Lanyard string
• SIM tray pick
• Screen protector
• Pre-applied screen protector
• User manual and other documents

Ulefone Armor Mount Pro

With the Ulefone Armor 22, we also purchased the Armor Mount Pro AM01. This is a universal mount for almost all Ulefone phones and 99% of the phones on the market. The accessory is created for use on scooters, bikes, motorcycles, e-motorcycles, and similar vehicles. The side clamps allow you to adjust the holder to accommodate smartphones from 5.4" to 7.2" in diagonal (including a protective case if you're using one). The bare handlebar base is 1.26" in diameter, which can be embedded or removed with a 0.87" or a 1" rubber ring to accommodate to the handlebar size. There is also an 8cm (3.15") anti-slip tape for a snug fit and mounting surface protection. Moreover, the ball joint allows 360° horizontal rotation to enjoy the most convenient position in any situation. The double socket arm base is featured with a special theft-resistant screw. Once the screw is tightened, the bracket can not be disassembled while the angle can be adjusted by loosening the knob only. Only the anti-theft special wrench can be used to disassemble the bracket if needed. Equipped with 4 shock absorbing modules, together with the cushion and rod damper, the mount provides zero shock and zero noise when driving on a bumpy road or at high speed. The design is also considering the protection of the camera modules, no matter how they are placed. No parts of the mount touch the cameras.