Ulefone Armor 5 - Strong and Protected

More recently, protected smartphones were associated with heavy bricks, the owners of which should be stern men. Their characteristics faded into the background, and the main advantage of such devices was considered a brutal case, not afraid of anything. But recently, manufacturers of secure mobile devices have slightly revised the approach to creating such gadgets. A striking example was Ulefone Armor 5, which has not only serious protection against dust, moisture and dirt, but a nice design. This review will prove that the smartphone has something to be proud of.

Equipment

The device comes in a yellow-black cardboard box that houses the phone, charging, OTG and USB Type-C cables and a small clip to remove the SIM card. Nice set for an accessible segment device.

Design

The main body of the Armor 5 is made of plastic. Along the perimeter and in some other places there are rubber inserts that create a pleasant tactile sensation and protect the device from falls and bumps.

The flat protective glass of the screen is slightly recessed inside the case. Although formally the screen is frameless, there are fairly thick frames on the sides. Above you can see a wide "bangs", and below - a massive "chin". The bottom end got a USB Type-C connector, and the top face has a headphone hole. All elements and the connector are securely closed with special plugs. It is noteworthy that the back side is glass. At the back is not only a dual camera, LED flash and fingerprint scanner, but also a multimedia speaker, which stands out thanks to the orange color.

The device is assembled very high quality. No extraneous clicks and creaks were noticed during testing. The protection meets the IP68 standard, so the smartphone is completely not afraid of getting into water or sand.

Of course, for small hands this gadget is hardly suitable, but in the middle or large palm it fits without any special problems. And this model looks moderately stylish and practical, observing all fashion trends. Available colors: blue, black. Dimensions: weight - 228 g, height - 158.3 mm, thickness - 12.6 mm, width - 76 mm.

Display

Armor 5 has a 5.85-inch IPS screen. Its resolution is 1512 by 720 pixels. It is necessary to highlight wide viewing angles, as well as a fairly high margin of brightness. What is unpleasantly striking is the factory calibration, which was performed frankly poorly. It is recommended that you immediately adjust the color scheme yourself.

Not in the best way things are with the display of black. There are also claims to the backlight matrix. All this indicates the presence of the maximum budget IPS display, which is typical for secure smartphones.

Performance

Armor 5 has an eight-core MediaTek MT6763 processor. This chip operates at a frequency of 2000 MHz, and also has a core Cortex-A53. The graphics are closely involved in the 3D accelerator Mali-G71 MP2. The amount of RAM reaches 4 GB, and built-in storage - 64 GB. There is full support for microSD cards up to 256 GB. Under the cover is an advanced battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. Not only fast, but also wireless charging is supported. In standby mode, the battery will last up to 440 hours, and in talk mode, the charge will last up to 18. The user can use the Android 8.1 operating system, which is slightly modified using the manufacturer’s own shell.

In the synthetic test AntuTu Armor 5 scores about 85,000 points, this result is convenient when working with simple and everyday services or programs. In heavy applications, the smartphone will not have enough speed, this is especially felt when launching demanding games with beautiful graphics.

If the phone is under heavy load, the case is very hot. At the same time, the chip frequencies may decrease, but for an inexpensive smartphone, the performance is at a completely normal level.

Camera

The device is equipped with a dual main camera (aperture 2.2) with modules of 13 and 5 megapixels.Using interpolation, the main sensor has become 16-megapixel. There is a dual-tone LED flash, which helps to achieve a natural skin color. This camera can create photos with the popular bokeh effect. The thoughtful interface and some additional functions in the form of face retouching and anti-flicker are impressive. With good lighting, the pictures are bright and clear, but the slightest deterioration in environmental conditions immediately affects the quality of the photo. The front camera of 8 megapixels (with interpolation - 13-megapixel) is suitable only for very simple self-portraits, or communication via Skype. There is support for Face ID technology to unlock the gadget in the face.

Sound

But the sound can surprise any user. Impressive is the external speaker, which is located on the back side. It sounds as loud and reasonably clear. In headphones, listening to music is also quite nice.

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Price

In China, Ulefone Armor 5 can be purchased for $ 200, and domestic stores will sell the device a little more expensive. But many Chinese devices are getting cheaper pretty quickly, which must be considered before a possible purchase.

Conclusion

Armor 5 is definitely worth the money. This rugged smartphone is surprisingly stylish and comes with a very balanced hardware. You can highlight the presence of a dual camera. This model is rightfully considered one of the best in the class of secure phones.