Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal Review

Overview

Engineered to withstand drops, dust, and downpours, the Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal doubles as a professional-grade toolkit, featuring a razor-sharp thermal camera that turns steam leaks and nighttime hunts into crystal-clear heat maps. Under the hood, a finely tuned mid-range chipset powers through multitasking while conserving power like a minimalist, allowing the massive battery to last for days of fieldwork or cross-country adventures. And when you finally pause to catch up on maps or stream your favorite show, the vibrant display dazzles with deep blacks and punchy colors - even under the brightest sun. More than just a durable tool, it's a versatile companion designed to keep up with demanding work and wild exploration alike. Our in-depth Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal begins with the usual specifications overview and unboxing photos.

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal Specifications

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal boasts an AMOLED display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The panel has a 6.67-inch diagonal size, a 1080 x 2460 px resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 2200 cd/m² local peak brightness. The model also features a second AMOLED display, positioned on the rear shell. It has a 1.04-inch diagonal size, a 340 x 340 px resolution, and a 600 cd/m² brightness. The secondary screen takes a central stage in the rear camera island, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The rear shooters include a 50MP Samsung S5KGN1 main unit with an f/1.95 aperture and a 7-element lens, a 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 ultra-wide snapper with an f/2.2 aperture and a 117.3° FoV, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64B Night Vision camera with an f/1.79 aperture and four IR lights. Furthermore, there's a ThermoVue T2 thermal sensor accompanied by an auxiliary lens. A 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 sensor is used on the front for selfies, paired with a 5-element lens with an f/2.45 aperture. A 21200 mAh battery powers the Armor 29 Pro Thermal, supporting 120W fast charging.

Processing power is based on the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (MT6878V/TZA) chipset, housing a 2.6GHz octa-core CPU and a 1.4GHz dual-core Mali-G615 GPU. There are 16GB of quad-channel LPDDR5 RAM on board and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The RAM can be virtually expanded with up to 16GB for a total of 32GB, and the storage can be expanded via a microSD card with a capacity of up to 2TB. A 15314 mm² graphene cooling system aids the device in maintaining healthy temperature levels.

The smartphone is equipped with a triple-slot tray with a dedicated microSD card slot and two Nano-SIM card slots supporting the following network bands: 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), 2.5G (BC0, BC1, BC10), 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19), 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71), 4G TDD-LTE (B34, B38, B39, B40, B41), and 5G (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79). The Armor 29 Pro Thermal supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display.

Moreover, the device arrives with a headphone-free radio, an IR blaster, a uSmart Connector 2.0, a USB Type-C 2.0 port, a headphone jack, two customizable buttons, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs on Android 15 and works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, and Beidou. The device is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certified for withstanding immersion in water, sand, dust, dirt, drops, impact, extreme temperatures, etc.

Complete Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal specifications.

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal Unboxing

The Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal arrives in a big, Ulefone Armor-style box that's almost twice the size of the regular devices from the series. Inside the smartphone is accompanied by the following items:

• 10V/12A (120W) charger (EU plug)
• Thick, yellow USB Type-C cable
• Lanyard
• SIM tray pick
• Screen protector
• Armor Molle Holster

The Ulefone smartphones enjoy an expansive accessories ecosystem. The Armor 29 Pro Thermal arrives with the Armor Molle Holster in the box. Made of rugged nylon material, it offers upgraded protection against abrasion and drops. The hook and loop upright and sideways are adjustable to fit the device inside properly. For devices at different heights, the elastic cord can be used to fix securely. The molle webbing and clips make it a versatile tool to attach your mobile to a tactical vest, backpack, belt, shoulder strap, and other equipment. With the molle holder, the device can be mounted horizontally or vertically. The included carabiner allows it to be used as a keychain to hang other tools or the molle holder itself to your gear. The front buckle can be adjusted to suit your device.