Ulefone Armor 17 Pro vs Power Armor 18: The Ultimate Rugged Phone Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Power Armor 18 edges out the Armor 17 Pro thanks to its slightly more powerful Dimensity 900 chipset and potentially improved camera capabilities (though both are likely decent). Both are excellent choices for those needing a tough phone, but the 18 offers a bit more performance.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Ulefone Armor 17 Pro | Ulefone Power Armor 18 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 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, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| - | CDMA2000 1x | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 31 | 2022, December 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 31 | Available. Released 2022, December 05 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | 172.7 x 80.4 x 12.5 mm (6.80 x 3.17 x 0.49 in) | 175.2 x 83.4 x 18.8 mm (6.90 x 3.28 x 0.74 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 290 g (10.23 oz) | 409 g (14.43 oz) |
| IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810G compliant | IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810H compliant Accessory connector (ulefone endoscope, microscope) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~75.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Triple-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Hexa-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.2µm |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52”, 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 8 MP, (night vision), 2 infrared night vision lights | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.2µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| Radio | Wireless FM radio, RDS, recording | Wireless FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, magnetic connector |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer |
| MagSafe compatible accessories | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired, 53% in 15 min 15W wireless Wireless reversed | 66W wired, 52% in 30 min 15W wireless 5W wireless reversed |
| Type | Li-Po 5380 mAh | Li-Po 9600 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black | Black |
| Price | About 260 EUR | About 400 EUR |
Ulefone Armor 17 Pro
- Fast 66W wired charging
- Reverse wireless charging
- Potentially more compact design
- Rugged and durable build
- Less powerful chipset than Power Armor 18
- Potentially slightly lower camera quality
- May have slightly shorter battery life
Ulefone Power Armor 18
- More powerful Dimensity 900 chipset
- Potentially better camera performance
- Likely larger battery capacity
- Rugged and durable build
- Slightly larger and heavier
- 66W charging slightly slower than advertised (52% in 30 min)
- 5W reverse wireless charging
Display Comparison
Both phones likely feature similar ruggedized displays, probably around 6.5-6.8 inches with a resolution of 1080p+. Expect good outdoor visibility due to their brightness, but don't anticipate flagship-level color accuracy or refresh rates. The Armor 17 Pro might have a slightly more compact form factor, making it easier to handle for some.
Camera Comparison
While both phones likely feature multi-lens camera systems (likely including a main sensor, ultrawide, and potentially a macro lens), the Power Armor 18's more powerful chipset could translate to better image processing and overall camera quality. Expect decent image quality in good lighting conditions from both, but low-light performance might be a differentiator.
Performance
The Power Armor 18's Dimensity 900 chipset holds a clear advantage over the Armor 17 Pro's Helio G99. The Cortex-A78 cores in the Dimensity 900 offer better peak performance, resulting in smoother multitasking and faster app loading times. Gaming performance should also be noticeably better on the Power Armor 18.
Battery Life
Both phones boast large batteries and 66W wired charging. The Power Armor 18 likely has a slightly larger battery capacity, potentially offering slightly longer battery life. Both offer 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Buying Guide
The Ulefone Armor 17 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing fast charging and a slightly more compact design. The Ulefone Power Armor 18 is better suited for those who need the extra processing power for demanding tasks and potentially better camera performance, and appreciate the larger battery capacity.