Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra Review

Overview

The Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra redefines the rugged smartphone niche, proving that durability doesn't mean you have to compromise on aesthetics or cutting-edge features. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a busy professional, or someone who wants a phone that can handle everyday usage hurdles without sacrificing performance, this device is engineered to impress. It combines premium design with a flagship chipset, a massive battery, a vibrant display, and an excellent camera system - all while being tough enough to withstand all environmental challenges. In this in-depth Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra review we dive into what makes this rugged smartphone stand out - from its eye-catching design to its powerhouse hardware. Get ready to discover a phone that's as beautiful as it is unbreakable.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra Specifications Overview

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra is adorned with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. There's a round secondary display on the rear shell. This is a 1.04-inch AMOLED unit with a 340 x 340 px resolution. It sits in the middle of the camera island which also contains the three rear shooters, the LED flash, and four IR lights. The camera department comprises a 50MP Sony IMX989 main shooter with a 7-element lens and an f/1.65 aperture. The second unit is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultra-wide one with macro shooting capabilities, an f/2.2 aperture, and a 117.3° FoV. Finally, there's the 64MP OmniVision OV64B1B Night Vision camera with an f/1.79 aperture and four IR lights. A 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 is used for selfies by the front camera. The mighty MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset powers the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra enabling a slew of cutting-edge features. It combines a 3.4GHz octa-core CPU, a 1.3GHz 12-core Immortalis-G720 GPU, 16GB of quad-channel LPDDR5X RAM, and 1 TB of built-in UFS 4.0 storage. A 10600 mAh battery keeps the lights on supporting 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. The smartphone is equipped with a triple-slot tray for two Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card. The two SIM slots support the following network bands: 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), 2.5G (BC0, BC1), 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19), 4G TDD-LTE (B34, B38, B39, B40, B41), 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28A, B28B, B66), and 5G (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79). The rest of the connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display. The device also has a built-in antenna that does not require headphones to listen to the radio. Furthermore, the Armor 28 Ultra has an IR blaster that turns it into a convenient remote control, a USB Type-C 3.2 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, a headphone jack, a uSmart 2.0 connector, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone runs on Android 14 and works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou.

Complete Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra specifications.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra Unboxing

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra arrives in the signature box for the Armor series - in a bright yellow color with industrial-style accents. The model and brand names are imprinted on the lid with the respective ingress ratings. Several accessories accompany the Armor 28 Ultra and here's what's in the box:

• Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra with a pre-applied screen protector
• 20V/6A (120W) charger (EU plug)
• Thick, yellow USB Type-C cable
• Lanyard
• SIM tray pick
• Screen protector
• Paperwork

Additional Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra Accessories

Ulefone has an expansive ecosystem of rugged devices that are supported by a large number of quality accessories for various user-case scenarios. For this Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra review, we received Ulefone's uSmart C01 microscope. It has a compact, portable design and arrives with a convenient stand and a uSmart expansion connector. This digital microscope has eight adjustable LED lights and supports a 25x-50x focal length, 50x-1000x magnification, and a 60° angle of view. It can also snap 1MP photos and HD videos, and arrives with a micrometer calibration ruler.