Ulefone Armor 25T Smartphone Review
Ulefone Armor 25T Smartphone Review: Ulefone announced the Ulefone Armor 25T in July 2024 and started shipping it to customers the same month. It is available globally via AliExpress and will be shipped to many countries. This rugged phone is sold at a cheaper price point so it does have some downsides such as the lack of 5G connectivity. However, the smartphone makes up for it in other areas such as the design, display, camera, and more, which is usually not the case with rugged phones.
The Ulefone Armor 25T looks quite attractive, especially the carbon fiber design on the back with gold accents. It is similar to other Ulefone smartphones that will be sold in 2024. With such a fantastic design and such a cheap price, Ulefone hopes to attract more users than ever before. However, design is not the priority when it comes to rugged phones. So, let’s start with a detailed review of the Ulefone Armor 25T and see if this smartphone is worth buying.
Ulefone Armor 25T Smartphone Review
Highlights
- The Ulefone Armor 25T has a 6.78-inch IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- The SoC inside the smartphone is the MediaTek Helio G99 4G SoC, which is capable of reaching clock speeds of 2×2.2 GHz.
- The smartphone comes with Android 14 and a stock UI for a better experience.
- The primary rear camera of the smartphone has a 50MP triple rear camera system, while the selfie camera has a 32MP sensor.
- The smartphone is powered by a 6500mAh Li-Po battery with support for 33W wired and 30W wireless fast charging.
Design and exhibition
The Ulefone Armor 25T is a rugged smartphone, but it doesn’t look like it. This is because it features an exquisite-looking design, especially with the carbon fiber design and the golden color on the rear camera module as well as the side frame. The body is quite durable and can survive any harsh conditions without any issues, thanks to the MIL-STD-810H certification.
The smartphone is also protected against dust and water with an IP68/69K rating, so the phone will survive if you accidentally drop it in a fish tank or an industrial pool. As for the display, you get a 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is an IPS panel with FHD+ resolution. It is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which offers better protection than previous versions of Gorilla Glass.
Memory and internal
The Ulefone Armor 25T is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 4G chipset. While this is a decent chipset, it is an entry-level model at best and Ulefone could have provided a better chipset. Coming back to this SoC, it is capable of clock speeds of up to 2 x 2.2 GHz and has enough performance to run everyday apps and games decently, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and more.
Its Mali-G57 MC2 GPU can run games like PUBG Mobile, Summoners War, and even CODm smoothly. It can even play Genshin Impact, but only on low graphics. The smartphone is quite large, which helps in dissipating heat and keeping the phone cool. However, the chipset doesn’t have a 5G modem inside, so don’t expect gigabit 5G speeds or low latency. There’s no 5G support at all, which can be a deal-breaker for many people.
As for the operating system, the Ulefone Armor 25T runs on Android 14 with a stock UI, offering a clean user experience. As for RAM and storage, the smartphone has 6GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded with microSDXC.
Camera
The Ulefone Armor 25T comes with a 50MP triple rear camera system. The main camera has a 50MP sensor and can capture some great photos with a decent amount of dynamic range, detail levels, and saturated colors. However, it’s nothing groundbreaking and won’t win any records, but it’s more than enough to post on the internet.
Then there’s the 64MP night vision sensor, which is equipped with two thermal imaging lights that help the camera take pictures in very dark environments. There’s a third night vision that helps capture the thermal image from the second sensor. On the front of the Ulefone Armor 25T, there’s a 32MP sensor that can take some decent selfies with good levels of detail and skin tone. As for video recording, the Ulefone Armor 25T can shoot at a maximum resolution of 1440p at 30 FPS from the rear camera. However, there’s no OIS or gyro-EIS of any kind.
Battery and others
The Ulefone Armor 25T has a high-capacity 6500mAh Li-polymer battery, which can offer a great battery life lasting 2-5 days, or even longer depending on usage. That’s almost a week on a single charge. Achieving a week-long battery life is entirely possible with lighter usage including texting, making calls, browsing the internet, using the camera, and watching videos.
However, if you play games a lot, the battery won’t last that long. This Ulefone smartphone surprised us with its wireless charging capability, which is usually reserved for expensive phones. It supports 33W wired and 30W wireless fast charging, and they are pretty fast. However, due to the massive battery size, charging will take over 3 hours. Apart from that, the phone also has Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone is currently available for purchase at just $280 (Rs 23,490 in India) approximately.
Pros and cons of Ulefone Armor 25T
Detailed specifications of Ulefone Armor 25T
Below you can see the Full specifications of Ulefone Armor 25T smartphone.
| Budget | Ulefone Armor 25T |
| Grid | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | July 2024 |
| SIM card | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.98 x 3.20 x 0.49 inches |
| Weight | 326 grams |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Show | IPS LCD screen 120 Hz ~396 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Glass IP68/IP69K water and dust resistant Resistance to falls on concrete from up to 2 m Meets MIL-STD-810H |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Mediatek Helio G99 |
| UPC | Octa-core 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 processors 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Internal | 256 GB UFS2.2 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide angle), PDAF 64MP (night vision), 2 infrared night vision lights ThermoVue Thermal Camera Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama Max: 1440p@30fps |
| Selfie | 32 MP (wide angle) |
| Loudspeaker | Yeah |
| 3.5mm connector | Yeah |
| Wireless network (WLAN) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yeah |
| Infrared port | Yeah |
| Radio | Yeah |
| USB | USB Type C 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass and barometer. |
| Battery | 6500mAh lithium polymer battery 33W with cable 30W wireless Reverse Wireless |
| Flag | Black |
| Expected price | $280 (Rs. 23,490 in India) approximately |
Conclusion
The Ulefone Armor 25T has all the necessary specifications to be considered a decent rugged smartphone. It has a decent display that is well protected. Its chipset is quite good and can run many games. Its battery is quite good and can offer 2 to 5 days of battery life. Where the smartphone shines is in the design and the camera, which are quite good compared to other similarly priced smartphones.
However, it also has some drawbacks such as the lack of 5G connectivity and the inclusion of a weaker chipset. Considering the price, it is an “acceptable smartphone” but not very existent. However, there are better options from Ulefone itself. The new Ulefone Armor 27 Pro is much better and fixes both of the Armor 25T’s problems while costing just $20 more than that. The Ulefone Armor 27 Pro has a faster chipset, better camera system, 5G network, more RAM, a bigger battery, and more. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your requirements and needs.
