- Analysis by KJ David
As its name implies, the Ulefone Armor X is a heavily-armored smartphone that's tailored to field workers and outdoorsy users, just like many other rugged phones listed here on Phonerated. Before we get into its gritty pros, however, take note of some of its rather off-putting cons.
For starters, it runs on an old-fashioned quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6739 processor 
, despite models with eight-core engines no longer being that rare in the budget-class and mid-range categories as of this specs-based review. Moreover, it comes with no more than 2GB of RAM and only 16GB of inbuilt memory , but at least the latter is accompanied by support for up to 256GB's worth of extra storage 
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Another flaw in its array of pros and cons is its rather bulky 256g body , though this is obviously a consequence of touting a shock-resistant TPU housing that's coupled with an IP68 rugged certification , which basically means that its body is dust-tight and that it can survive for up to 1.5 hours of submersion under 1.5 meters of water.
As for its upsides, the Armor X banks heavily on a large 5500mAh battery that's enabled for Qi-standard wireless charging as well as a standard 5V/2A quick-charging system. It promises up to 250 hours of standby time and an above-average 20-hour (1200 minutes) continuous talk time.
Display-wise, the Armor X is among the earliest rugged phones to feature an 18:9 screen aspect ratio (It has a 5.5-inch screen), which was quite popular among high-tier phablets when it was released. That said, it still sounds modest compared to full-fledged flagship Androids, since it opts for a low-end 1440 x 720 HD+ resolution only .
This Armor model's imaging pros and cons are led by an 8- plus 5-megapixel dual rear camera whose primary lens is interpolated (software-enhanced) to mimic the performance of an actual 13-megapixel shooter. It comes with auto-HDR and is accompanied by a dual-LED flash. Likewise, its 5-megapixel front-facing camera is interpolated to 8 megapixels.
With an edge-mounted fingerprint scanner and Face ID joining the mix, the Armor X winds up as a viable choice for outdoor thrill-seekers and field personnel eying a toughened high-stamina phone.
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