Ulefone Note 12P vs. Power Armor 13: A Detailed Comparison

Ulefone is known for offering budget-friendly smartphones, often with a focus on durability or battery life. The Note 12P and Power Armor 13 represent different facets of that strategy – one prioritizing affordability, the other ruggedness and power. Let's dive into a head-to-head comparison to see which phone comes out on top.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Ulefone Power Armor 13 is the clear winner. While the Note 12P offers a more budget-friendly entry point, the Power Armor 13’s superior chipset, faster charging, wireless charging capabilities, and rugged design make it a more compelling overall package, especially for those needing a durable device.

PHONES
Phone Names	Ulefone Note 12P	Ulefone Power Armor 13

Network
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, 17, 19, 20	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 66
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2021, October 25	2021, July 22
Status	Available. Released 2021, October 25	Available. Released 2021, July 26

Body
Dimensions	173.6 x 79.1 x 10.2 mm (6.83 x 3.11 x 0.40 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	237 g (8.36 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

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
Size	6.82 inches, 110.5 cm2 (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio)	6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)	Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
GPU	IMG8322	Mali-G76 MC4
OS	Android 11	Android 11

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	-

Main Camera
Features	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
Single	8 MP	-
Triple	13 MP, (wide), AF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	-
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP	16 MP, f/2.2
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording	FM radio, RDS, recording
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baroceptor, coulombmeter
	-	Infrared distance measure (error range: 1~20m, ±10mm; 20~40m, ±25mm)

Battery
Charging	10W wired	33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 7700 mAh	Li-Po 13200 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, Red, Blue	Black
Price	About 130 EUR	About 300 EUR

Tests
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 Note 12P

More affordable
Decent for basic tasks
Lightweight

Weaker chipset
Slow charging
Lower brightness display
Less durable

Ulefone Power Armor 13

Rugged design
Excellent battery life
Faster charging (wired & wireless)
More powerful chipset
Wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging

More expensive
Potentially bulkier design

Display Comparison

Both phones boast impressive contrast ratios (1306:1), but the Power Armor 13 has a measured brightness of 401 nits, suggesting a slightly better viewing experience, especially outdoors. The Note 12P's display likely has a lower brightness, potentially making it harder to see in direct sunlight. Screen size and resolution are likely similar, offering a standard viewing experience.

Camera Comparison

Camera specifications are listed as 'Photo / Video' for both, indicating a lack of detailed information. However, given the Power Armor 13's more powerful chipset, it's reasonable to assume it offers better image processing and potentially better camera performance overall. Expect the Power Armor 13 to handle low-light conditions slightly better.

Performance

The Power Armor 13’s MediaTek Helio G95 chipset is significantly more powerful than the Note 12P’s Unisoc SC9863A. The Helio G95 features Cortex-A76 cores, providing a substantial boost in processing power for gaming and demanding applications. The Note 12P will likely struggle with more intensive tasks.

Battery Life

The Power Armor 13 shines here. Its endurance rating of 296 hours is exceptional. The Note 12P's battery capacity is likely smaller, and its 10W charging is considerably slower than the Power Armor 13's 33W wired, 15W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging.

Buying Guide

The Ulefone Note 12P is ideal for users on a tight budget who need a basic smartphone for everyday tasks. The Power Armor 13 is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, construction workers, or anyone needing a phone that can withstand harsh conditions and offers extended battery life and faster charging.