Ulefone Armor 12 5G vs. Power Armor 13: The Ultimate Rugged Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Ulefone Armor 12 5G boasts a significantly faster 5G chipset and a more modern processor, making it the better choice for performance. However, the Power Armor 13 offers faster wired charging, reverse wireless charging, and a slightly brighter display, making it a strong contender for those prioritizing those features.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Ulefone Armor 12 5G | Ulefone Power Armor 13 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | - | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, August 14 | 2021, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 23 | Available. Released 2021, July 26 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Front glass, aluminum back with rubber, aluminum frame | - |
| Dimensions | 175.9 x 82.5 x 14.3 mm (6.93 x 3.25 x 0.56 in) | 183.7 x 85.4 x 20.8 mm (7.23 x 3.36 x 0.82 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 296 g (10.44 oz) | 492 g (1.08 lb) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.2m MIL-STD-810G compliant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.2m MIL-STD-810G compliant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 104.4 cm2 (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Penta | - | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2 | - |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Wireless FM radio, RDS | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | - |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, coulombmeter | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baroceptor, coulombmeter |
| - | Infrared distance measure (error range: 1~20m, ±10mm; 20~40m, ±25mm) | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired 15W wireless | 33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5180 mAh | Li-Po 13200 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black/Orange, Gray/Black | Black |
| Price | About 370 EUR | About 300 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 296h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: 1306:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -28.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 294194 (v8), 351678 (v9) GeekBench: 1610 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Ulefone Armor 12 5G
- Faster 5G chipset
- Better performance for gaming and apps
- Modern processor
- 5G Connectivity
- Slower wired charging (18W)
- Likely lower display brightness
- No reverse wireless charging
Ulefone Power Armor 13
- Faster wired charging (33W)
- Reverse wireless charging
- Slightly brighter display (401 nits)
- Excellent battery life (296h endurance)
- Older chipset (Helio G95)
- Lower performance compared to Armor 12 5G
- No 5G connectivity
Display Comparison
Both phones feature rugged displays, but the Power Armor 13 has a measured brightness of 401 nits, slightly exceeding the Armor 12 5G's likely brightness (spec not provided, but generally lower than 401 nits for similar devices). The contrast ratio is similar at 1306:1. While both are durable, the Power Armor 13's slightly higher brightness could be advantageous in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
Camera specifications are not detailed for either device. Both are described simply as 'Photo / Video'. Given the chipset differences, the Armor 12 5G likely has a slight edge in image processing, but overall camera quality will likely be comparable in real-world use. Further testing would be needed for a definitive comparison.
Performance
The Armor 12 5G's Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset is a clear winner here. Its 7nm process and octa-core CPU offer significantly better performance than the Power Armor 13's Helio G95 (12nm). Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading, and better gaming performance on the Armor 12 5G.
Battery Life
Both phones advertise an impressive endurance rating of 296h. However, the Power Armor 13 has a clear advantage with 33W wired charging compared to the Armor 12 5G's 18W. The Power Armor 13 also includes 5W reverse wireless charging, a useful feature for topping up accessories.
Buying Guide
The Ulefone Armor 12 5G is ideal for users who need 5G connectivity and prioritize performance for gaming or demanding apps. The Ulefone Power Armor 13 is a better fit for those who value faster charging, reverse wireless charging, and a slightly brighter display, even if it means sacrificing some processing power.