Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra REVIEW: Best Rugged Phone of 2024?

[@GSMaholic]

Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra you can buy here: 👉 bit.ly/3WtGcsD 👉 bit.ly/3wg3bwV

[@benjaminlee3669]

The walkie-talkie feature on the Armor 26 Ultra (depending on version) is a game-changer for off-the-grid adventures. And the 120Hz display with Dimensity 8020 processor makes it a complete phone.

[@craigjoe8691]

How often or how long will the company provide security and OS updates?

[@joshua43214]

Chinese company = 0 security. They are required to send everything to the Chinese government by law.

[@josiphorvat9817]

uSmart expansion connector is for me one of the key things in diagnosing problems as a mechanic, certainly as a long-time user of Ulefone, this model is on the shopping list... And one of my favorite things about Ulefone is definitely the real FM radio, for which you don't need an antenna or internet, just a real old school radio.

[@lucasbrown7338]

Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra looks like a beast! Dimensity 8020 chip with 24GB RAM sounds like it can handle anything you throw at it.

[@2sik_UK]

Yeah no, don't buy my phone now won't turn on after only 2 months

[@Hilmisahin79]

how many years will that get Android updates?

[@surajbhatia69]

Does it have voice call recording.

[@feeeyniac]

Im about to buy Tank 3 pro. Seeing this beast, im back to planning. Thank you

[@TheDesertsweeper]

AT 2:00 you say "additional screen protector" so it means one is already fitted?

[@GSMaholic]

That's right, you have the classic thin screen protector installed at the factory, and you also get additional tempered glass if you want additional, better protection, you can apply it yourself.

[@TheDesertsweeper]

@@GSMaholic thanks for that! According to your review the screen is already strong so I'm guessing the thin one supplied is good enough

[@GSMaholic]

It is good for everyday use, but if you work in a demanding job and the phone can be exposed to impacts of various kinds, I recommend the tempered glass that you get in the package.

[@stevemcfarlane2582]

Great review - Question, can the walkie talkie scan the VHF/UHF bands and can you plug in a particular frequency. I am a ham and this has application for me if the VHF/UHF radio has flexibility.. scanning, operating on 140mhz and above etc...

[@pec1739]

according to specs, yes, it comes with 2 antennas

[@wolfdogarrow050]

My question as well

[@AS-Pasion]

Is there any simcard slot ?

[@GSMaholic]

Dual nano sim

[@charlesjkeilholz2702]

That's my phone

[@peterpokstefl213]

Support satelitte messaging end dual frequency GPS L1, L5? Thank you 😊

[@GSMaholic]

Armor 26 ultra has GPS L1, L5 but not satellite messages, for them see Armor 23 Ultra. Don't forget that you have a monthly/annual subscription for satellite messages.

[@peterpokstefl213]

​@@GSMaholicToo bad satellite news 😔, it has the same processor as the Armor 23, together with the radio and satellite news it would be a perfect device for the field 😔 It was even stated somewhere that it has satellite news 😔

[@lamegaming9835]

How does this compare in performance to the iphone 12?

[@radhialexander6706]

Hahaha you're tripping bruh 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrgreen2769]

These rugged phones are mid grade budget phones. While it does have the latest OS the chipset is no where near the Apple 12 in performance. I still question the camera actually doing 200mp because most top end phones hhave 64mp or below yet take better pictures or video vrs this Ulephone. The downside is these phones whether this or Doogee while sold in the US have little to none support if you need repairs especially if you are lucky and they honor warranty repairs that would leave you stuck shipping it accross sea with a long wait. Also any firmware updates to fix and improve the phone as well security updates would be near non existent. That said I don't think it is a bad phone but rather know what you are getting into if you buy it. China does not regulate their products very well meaning they are likely well above safety standards especially boasting large capacity lithium ion batteries thst could potentually rupture or catch fire. Even the well know rugged CAT 62 pro phone uses a smaller capacity battery around 4400mah which is pretty high for US or other country standards which are regulated. I just say use with caution especially in extreme heat conditions.

[@jekespinosa6958]

Why this video no low light test camera?

[@xaelch.official]

Seems promising I might just get this one but I heard the Armor 28? (Ultra?) is getting released somewhere in this coming November? So I’m not sure if I should get this or the 28

[@JoshuaBrown-ud5ui]

The Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra's 6.78" fullHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate is impressive. Combined with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, it promises smooth performance.

[@LostNLosingIt]

Can I use this phone with Visible Wireless?

[@ordovicicosilurico6799]

comparing the nits and brightness from this phone against the Vmax ultra , which one could be better ? i got the V Max and i not that bright

[@Guttersniper35]

widevine l1 certification?

[@farughzare1133]

cam fps ? ? ? 😊

[@tonghongchian7654]

I found ulefone is a very interesting phone brand 1.got own case for each model 2.some model have charging dock 3. IR sensor as remote controller 4.FM radio without headphone as antenna 5.still have headphone jack just bought armor 22 😊, my next phone will be ulefone 😊

[@jiffonbuffo]

How many security updates did you get? I don't care about major Android revisions though, just the security patch ones.

[@AndrewPaulMcIntosh]

Thanks for the video! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.

[@papuchobello]

If an Android phone comes with android 13 can I upgrade to android 14 or is not possible? I never had an Android phone before . Thank you.

[@Wholesale-phone]

wholesale armor 24 , price $205

[@joshua43214]

Shame the camera has so much aliasing and artifacts :(

[@christhegreek4889]

Best reaction ever seen. Real examples. Magnificent 😊

[@stevexapril7226]

Which is best armor 24 or armor 26 pls?? 🙏🙏

[@GSMaholic]

Armor 26 ultra is better.

[@mrgreen2769]

Depends on your taste. The 24 has thermal imaging while the 26 ultra has night vision which the question to ask, is it true night vision? No tests so no conclusions. The 26 ultra has a 3 watt water proof speaker very loud from what I heard at 128db. This phond gives the new meaning of a brick phone, it literally is that thick and probably could knock someone out if you throw it at them, well unless you are a soyboy and can't lift a pencil 😂.

[@stevexapril7226]

@@mrgreen2769 i have the 13 13000mah... my only concern is the battery size for 26

[@franciscoguillermozapatava2066]

Yo quiero uno pero estoy en Colombia Medellín Colombia

[@jimmyvu226]

and you dont even mention the most important reason some people might buy this phone is walkie talkie function???? i come here only for that part lol

[@GSMaholic]

This is the Armor 26 ultra "regular" model without walkie talkie function and removable antenna.

[@jimmyvu226]

even so could you wait for full version of this phone to review? it is such a waste opportunity to review the incomplete verrsion because no one review this useless version

[@tomek1862]

Video na noktowuzja robiłeś w ciemności? Czy model 26, ma łączność przez satelitę, tak jak model 23?

[@GSMaholic]

Yes, the night vision video was shot in total darkness. The Armor 26 ultra does not have a satellite option.

[@jounik8980]

Good that can use covers new phone less waste

[@ottothurler2522]

my next phone

[@GSMaholic]

Excellent choice, phone is great.

[@byrongardner9299]

Samsung and iPhone look like hot trash compared to this phone. Oh my god, this looks so cool

[@2sik_UK]

Yeah it's not if you look tons of people have problems my phone battery died now it won't turn on after only 2 months, don't be fooled like I was, now I'm just about too go on holiday and have no phone, never had this with even cheap nokias from Tesco's. Seriously if you look into it tons of people have these problems I will never buy another ulefone

[@martinfranco2513]

Wake up , powerbank with normal compact smartphone is a better choice then this brick in your bag 😂 i have 2 smartphone small iphone 13 mini (SOT 5hr only) but pretty for use , and Motorola One Vision + (20hr SOT) for long gaming

[@2sik_UK]

@@martinfranco2513 when worked it was a good phone but mine just stopped working mate

[@jesuspuhwillreturn]

Good for forest working people... and long adventure purposes...

[@creativexstudio00]

The best review .

[@josepeixoto3384]

I want a small phone to fit in my pocket, i may buy the Fossibot 101 Pro, is it worth it, does anyone have one? i do not use it for games.

[@lordtachanka5990]

Between this and oukitel wp 30 pro, which one is the best price to performance? (Ulefone 26 700$ and oukitel 30 550$)

[@GSMaholic]

In terms of performance, they are similar, both fast and fluid, but the Armor 26 Ultra is still a somewhat professional smartphone with additional options and capabilities.

The lack of software support is a joke. It comes with Android 13 releasing in May. Also it's rugged but not Gorilla Glass Victus. 😅

[@factsevidenceagainstmarxis4474]

Android 14 is NOT out worldwide. Only for a few brands and devices.

[@jiffonbuffo]

​@@factsevidenceagainstmarxis4474I'll take security updates over those major Android revisions. Google already messed up my phone's access to certain folders and the microsd cards (for 3rd party apps) as well.

@@factsevidenceagainstmarxis4474 i would agree if the had ever updated any of their phones

[@redwinebryan]

the 4k video looks like a 480p video this has to be a joke

[@josiphorvat9817]

Well, try to set the resolution of the KZbin video to 1080p, the video on the phone is excellent.

[@e.k.crostar1244]

Čini se super

[@GSMaholic]

Je, odličan je.

[@petermastenbroek4011]

I bought a robust Ulefone 18 as a successor to my Sonim 8. It's true, that Ulefone is strong, heavy and the battery lasts a long time. But technically just a worthless Chinese thing. I regularly have to restart due to problems, after which the home screen looks completely different again. If I use the wireless charger the same, I have to reset the screen to everything I had. If you ask Uelfone something, you get a reset to factory settings, but then you lose all your data again. In short, not buying is and remains a disaster. Peter Mastenbroek

[@messosilva9414]

Top

[@lfelipev10]

😮😮😮

[@brandonleemoss]

Tank 3 pro is the best imo

[@Frederic-q7z]

lol

[@suthepsarutsaranya4180]

why are you talking about only cameras and music and rubbish? talk about the rugged phone itself.

[@dimosstamatatos3027]

A very fat phone with out projector, thermal! Only the ancient walkie talkie function that reminds the first rugged phones of the 00's! Why buy this and not the Tank 3 Pro? (And looks alike to it)

[@josiphorvat9817]

This Ulefone is a real professional smartphone, not a toy like Tank that pretends to be tough. I had a Tank 3 model, full of bugs, the camera was unusable... If you don't believe me, look on the forums to see what people say about the Tank...

[@dimosthenisstamatatos3260]

Correct . But the medium user who is not mountain climber or soldier or industrial worker wants more for his money more for his heavy and fat rugged phone.I mean I have a such phone but I can see projector, I have sttong camping light.With the Ulefone? What do I have? Walkie talkie? Come on! I have three Ulefone rugged phones I now it's the best! But what new I got? Nothing! Thank you

[@PATRYK-R1]

You don't have to buy walkie talkie version. Rest of specification is really good. Gard to find anything better on the market. ​@@dimosthenisstamatatos3260

[@NunyaBu]

The only thing I find with these phones is that the side buttons get pushed in too easily. They need to make them a little stiffer. Also if this had the satellite option would make it perfect and I would buy it. But I guess I will have to wait. The walkie-talkie option would be cool for out in the bush hunting. Would be nice if you would mention the distance that it goes

[@GSMaholic]

If you are interested, you have a satellite option in the Armor 23 Ultra model. I did not mention the walkie-talkie function in the review because this model is "regular" without such a function.

[@jiffonbuffo]

​@@GSMaholicYou mean the difference between regular and walkie talkie models is more than just the antenna? Guess that explains the $100 difference in your link. 😅

[@jekespinosa6958]

The real rugged phone no cover his charging port like umidigi bison.

[@GSMaholic]

You mean the same as Ulefone Armor 23 Ultra... 😏

[@jekespinosa6958]

@@GSMaholic Yes and like ulefone armor 12. No cover his charging port.

[@GSMaholic]

Yes, but for example if you work in the field, at a job where there is dust, dirt, various particles of shavings, then it is better to have a cover so that such things do not enter the charging port.

[@jekespinosa6958]

@@GSMaholic Someone here using umidigi bison that time is typhoon but is success even muddy. I have rugged phone then I removed the cover then I put into the water. Now is gone. The water can penetrate to your phone.

[@jimmyvu226]

more like the opposite, i never trust rugged phone without cover it charging port lol