- Analysis by KJ David
While it is as tough as a lot of other rugged smartphones featured here on Phonerated, the Ulefone Armor X3 is quite a flawed one, suffering from almost deal-breaking cons, such as a 3G-only network reach 
that makes it sound sluggish compared to most other 2019-released smartphones on the web browsing front. Furthermore, its specs are powered by a dated 1.3GHz quad-core processor and a 2GB-only RAM , both of which are somewhat uncharacteristic of a heavily-armored phone that's built for the long haul.
Speaking of the long haul, this water- and dust-proof 
(IP68/IP69K) Ulefone model boasts a 5000mAh battery , a pro that reminds us of several of the best high-stamina smartphones on the market as of this technical review. It scores a respectable 440-hour (roughly 18 days) standby time and a 25-hour maximum talk time. Joining the aforementioned hardware specs is a so-so 32GB internal memory expandable by up to 128GB.
Heading over to its imaging pros and cons, this 235-gram-heavy rugged model banks on a tolerable 8- plus 2-megapixel dual camera that's fittingly aided by a dual-LED flash. Sadly, it won't be taking the crispest selfies, offering a humdrum 5-megapixel front-facing shooter .
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Although the Armor X3 passes up on a standard (as of its release) rear fingerprint sensor , it offers a Face Unlock feature for security, promising a device unlocking time of only 0.2 seconds. Also joining in is a programmable button as well as dedicated underwater and glove modes.
Its screen comes in the form of an unassuming 5.5-inch 1440 x 720 HD+ interface , while the rest of its body is a mix of aluminum, reinforced polycarbonate, and a micro-molecule coating.
With its pros and cons in mind, the Armor X3 winds up as a solid choice for those eying a low-specked Android phone that's grittier than most others.
On-paper Star rating: 
It's frustrating that we could not find its weight information.
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It is described as a rugged phone (more sturdy, better water-resistance, etc).
Not only does it have a 1.3GHz processor clock speed, it also features 4 CPU cores.
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We're dealing with a hefty display here, making it a phablet: 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels means about 12.1 square inches and an image quality of at least 292.68 dots per inch (DPI)!
It includes a high-resolution built-in camera (8-megapixel (combined with a 2-megapixel sub-cam))
If Ulefone's claims are accurate, the Armor X3 and its (5000mAh) battery will allow 1500 minutes of conversation, a lot of talk time!
The selfie cam resolution seems just about average.
** This phone is also known as: Ulefone X3
*** These cons and pros are identified automatically based on our proprietary algorithm and the specs we found for this item. Should you see an error, please let us know.
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