First things first, I put software on this phone for a person with disabilities, the accessibility software allows the phone to constantly speak to you and listens for you to speak and it eats through the battery like candy, a Samsung would be drained by the end of the day.
We'd get a couple days from the Power Armor 13 before it needs charging. We get about 3 days in this phone
I'll put in a couple tips after the review.
The good:
Screen is bright, no lag with videos or basic games, the speaker is loud, the speaker is on the base of the phone and not behind it (unlike the 13).
Auto detected the SIM card and loaded T-Mobile LTE settings, no issues with a 256 GB micro SD..
Here's a biggie that I like, NO BLOAT ADDED !!! It has just the Ulefone apps and just the basic Google apps only, headphone jack is on top of the phone and not the bottom.
No forced Google "At A Glance" widget that could not be removed from the desktop.
Can rename apps and change app icons, we use that to change the name of our bank app and icon so it appears as any other solitaire game.
The bad:
The photo camera light is weak compared to the multi lights of the Power Armor 13, could use a small row of LEDs for photos and video without having to turn on the camping light and blinding everyone taking a photo in low lighting conditions.
The connector port needs a gasket cover, pins can get corrosion (Armor 13 started getting corrosion after a year).
The launcher is too basic, needs the features of Nova to hide apps, cannot change the home screen, home is always the first left screen. scalable icons would be nice.
The font has issues, too big font and the app names will get cut off and crunched together.
Lack of updates, after having the Powe Armor a few months it updated from Android 10 to Android 11, with either version of Android, the device never got any security updates.
Unknown variables:
Power Armor 13 had issues with some of Google's native accessibility software and crashed the fingerprint reader, phone would start saying "fingerprint reader not installed" and had to do a factory reset. Hopefully Ulefone and Google fixed that with Android 13.
Power Armor 13 after time, the home screen would randomly jump to another screen and there was no way to manually set it back.
Will update review if this becomes an issue.
A nitpick:
Live wallpapers do not work with the lock screen, when using a live wallpaper even if you change the static lock screen wallpaper it will revert back to the default wallpaper for the lock screen.
Camera punch hole is big, not as bad as the 13. Camera could have been placed up in the bezel area and that would have given an unobstructed "Infinity screen" like Xiaomi had for the Mix series.
Tips:
Amazon doesn't sell OEM chargers or OEM cables for this phone however there is a workaround and Amazon does sell some.
To get "super fast charging" you need a 6 amp 11 volt 66 watt PD charger and cable.
I searched "6a 66w PD charger" and got ones that use USB A ports and ones USB C ports. They do have one for Australia and the EU for overseas travel.
I also earched "6a 66w PD cable" and the USB A to USB C cables are up to 10 feet, other sites even longer and 6.6 foot USB C to USB C cables that supports reverse charging.
Anything under 6 amp, the phone will charge at regular speed and will take a couple of days to charge so it MUST use a 6 amp 66 watt PD charger AND 6 amp 66 watt PD cable to get "flash charging".
OEM chargers and OEM cables are available from other websites but take time to arrive.
If you drop things a lot, I would recommend putting the phone inside a TPU gel case, there are a couple of weak areas, we had a Blackview drop on the corner on linoleum and it damaged the digitizer.
If you're not a fan of the launcher, try Nova or Microsoft Launcher, both play nice with this phone.
Will update review if any bugs in the future.
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Product Description
Please Check Before Purchase!
Please Confrim Your SIM Card's Compatibility Before Purchasing!
Ulefone Armor 24 smart rugged phone supports 25 global bands. Regardless of your place of residence or your destination for a journey, you can connect to the local mobile networks with your Armor 24 anywhere in the world. It also supports 4G in both slots simultaneously - enjoy faster.‘
It CAN work with GSM Carriers like T-Mobile, Metro PCS, MVNO and Others!
Ulefone Armor 24 Does NOT work with AT&T OR Cricket OR CDMA Carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, Boost Mobile, Straight Talk or U.S.Cellular, Xfinity and TracFone!
Check compatibility with your local bands before purchase!
If your SIM card could not be read, please activate SIM card by another working phone by following SIM card official website’s activation instruction, then put it back, it will work.
24GB RAM + 256GB ROM
Up to 24GB RAM, 256GB ROM With up to 24GB of RAM, together with 256GB of internal storage, Armor 24 provides the flexibility, convenience, and performance necessary to handle intensive multitasking, store media files, play games fluidly and ensure a smooth user experience.
- System: Android 13
- Storage: 24GB RAM(12GB + 12GB is the virtual memory expansion, which can be optionally disabled) + 256GB ROM + support 2TB SD card
- Camera: 64MP Main Camera+64 MP Night Vision Camera + 16MP Front Camera
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G96, 2.05GHz, 8, 2 x Arm Cortex-A55, 6 x Arm Cortex-A76; GPU:Arm Mali-G57 MC2 1.0GHz
- Screen: 6.78 inch FHD+ Screen | 1080 x 2460 FHD+, 120Hz
- Battery: 22000mAh, supports 66W, 11V/6A fast charging,supports , Type C
- Cellular: 3G/4G | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + microSD ; 2.4G/5G, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- OTG: Support reverse charging and exchange data between different devices
- GPS: GPS + Glonass + BeiDou + Galileo
- Unlock Way: Face / Fingerprint ID
- VoLTE：Hardware support （Whether you can use VoLTE depends on the local carriers, because not all of the the local carriers can support this function.）
- Sensor: Proximity Sensor, Gravity sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor,
- Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Coulomb counter,
- Pedometer, Infrared sensor, NFC
Built-in LED Light on the Back
Armor 24 is inset with a LED light with unrivaled intensity and brightness of max 1000 lumens on the rear side, which is powered by an ultra 22000mAh battery for extended battery life. With up to 510 pieces lighting beads and up to 6 watts power, the LED light can project a beam over a significant distance, and energy-efficient to use. In wet or harsh environments, the light is highly resistant to water and rugged to withstand rough handling.
User-friendly Controls
3 lighting modes and 3 brightness levels satisfy various demands. You can drag the scroll bar to set the duration from 10 to 30 minutes. The setting interface is easy to use, and overload protection works to safeguard the device.
Besides from a camping light for outdoor adventures like campsite, night fishing, hiking, cycling, the light can adapt to various scenarios. Whether for site construction, emergency repair, vehicles maintenance lighting, or family emergency such as natural disasters, it is your first-hand lighting at your disposal.
22000mAh Ultra Capacity
With unprecedented capacity of 22000mAh, Armor 24 redefines what it means to stay connected, explore, and conquer the great outdoors. Stay powered up for 7 days without bother of constantly searching for charging points or running out of battery during outdoor adventures. Even in challenging environments, it offers you peace of mind.
66W rapid charge technology takes only 130 minutes to reach a full charging.
Max 10W Reverse Charging, 2 Times Faster
It turns into a power bank to charge other devices such as iPhone, tablets, smartwatches, or Bluetooth headphones on the go, which is extremely useful in situations where you need to charge multiple devices simultaneously or help others who are running low on battery. Besides, the large battery capacity can serve as an emergency power backup during critical situations or emergencies.
64MP IR Night Vision Camera + 64MP Main Camera
Armor 24 features a dual camera setup on the rear side that consists of a 64MP wide-angle camera and a 64MP night vision camera, bringing the camera performance to new heights.
64MP Night Vision Camera
Visuals penetrate darkness through powerful IR sensor. The night vision lens has an industry-leading mega pixels 64MP, along with advanced Ulefone NightElf Ultra 2.0 algorithm and less interference. In low light or totally dark environment, you are still able to capture very clear and detailed images, bringing you into great scenes of night shooting, wildlife observation, and helping a lot in field rescue and pinhole camera detection.
64MP Wide-angle Camera
Armor 24 houses a main 64MP IMX686 wide camera with f/1.89 aperture, 1/1.7" sensor size, 0.8um pixel size, bringing more light to shoot ultra-clear images with fine details. Its camera at your fingertips allows you to capture splendid moments while exploring the outdoors.
16MP Front Camera
Housed with a 16MP front shooter, Armor 24 snaps much more sharper selfies down to finest details. You can always enjoying HD video calls and vlogs.
6.78" FHD+120Hz Display
Armor 24 boasts a super large 6.78-inch FHD+ display with broader vision, delivering sharper and much more detailed images. 120Hz high refresh rate combined with 240Hz touch sampling rate result in fluid motion and ultraresponsive gaming. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 backs the rugged screen against scratches, shocks.
- Screen Size：6.78-inch
- Screen Resolution：1080 x 2460 FHD+
- Aspect Ratio：20.5:9
- PPI：396
- Color Depth：8bit, 16.7M
- Refresh Rate：120Hz
- Screen-to-Body Ratio：84%
- Multi-touch：10
Fresh Android 13 0S
You have better initiative for notification permission and media access. New permission system providesmore safer, private environment. Auto-theming icons feature means third-party apps will automatically change color to match the wallpaper tone.
IR Remote Control
Feature With an IR blaster, Armor 24 turns into an universal remote for televisions, air conditioners, or other appliances compatible with IR remotes.
NFC+Google Pay
Don't need to be bother by multifarious cards or forgetting to take money with you, With NFC, all you need is just taking one phone, shopping, accessing, paying and the NFC. And NFC also allows your phone directly exchange data between different devices without a computer as the host, making you life as effective.
Side Fingerprint Recognition & Face Unlock
Forget the troublesome password or pattern and enter into the era of face recognition and fingerprint unlocking! With the ergonomic design and Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology, A face glimpse or a slight fingertip press, unlock your phone immediately.
Digital Toolkit
Versatile Companion for Your Adventure, Useful tools on Power Armor 17 pro offer a great deal of support when you're performing building construction, going hiking and doing other outdoor activities.
GPS+ GLONASS +Beidou + Galileo
Complete navigation systems of GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo provide accurate and reliable positioning,navigation, and timing services to users worldwide. Never fear of getting lost in the wild.
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| Sold By | LNSEA_STORE | Ulefone Direct - US | LNSEA_STORE | 8849 Mobile Phone | ulefone_factory_store | HonZin Smartphone - US |
| display size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | 6.58 inches | 6.79 inches | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| memory capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| model name | Ulefone Armor 24 | Armor 24 | Ulefone Armor 22 | TANK 2 | Ulefone Armor 24 (22000mAh Mega Battery) | Armor 24 Rugged Phones |
| operating system | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi | NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared, NFC, USB | Bluetooth | NFC | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| memory slots | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| battery average life | — | 5 years | 22 hours | 1880 hours | 110 hours | — |
