WARNING: Beware of Cowboys selling “cheap” rugged phones
Some big rugged phones sites and TradeMe sellers are trying to flog-off phones that don’t work in rural areas, and which may not work anywhere once Vodafone and Spark switch off the 3G cellsites next year – and they’re lying to their customers about it, still promising “compatible with all NZ 3G/4G networks”.
To help you avoid being stung, we’ve compiled a database of all rugged phones and whether they are really compatible. Read more at the links
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra 16GB/1TB, Dimensity 9300+, Android 14
$1,699.00 – $2,099.00
FOR EXECUTIVE WARRIORS SEEKING WORK/LIFE BALANCE
the processing power of a Galaxy but tougher and lasts longer – stand out from the crowd
EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 days
ANTUTU SCORE: 2.3 million
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra – Flagship Power. Built Tough.
Meet the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra—the world’s first rugged phone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, clocking an incredible AnTuTu score over 2.3 million, rivaling the Samsung Galaxy S25 in raw performance. Whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or running AI-intensive apps, this beast handles it all without breaking a sweat.
But it’s not just about power—it’s about surviving the extremes. With a MIL‑STD‑810H build, IP68/IP69K certification, and a massive 10,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging, the Armor 28 Ultra is engineered for professionals, adventurers, and anyone who needs military-grade durability without sacrificing flagship performance.
Dual sim allows you to run work and private numbers in the same phone.
It boasts a stunning 6.67″ AMOLED display, dual-screen functionality, 1TB of blazing-fast UFS 4.0 storage, and next-gen night vision camera tech.
Why compromise? Get flagship speed and ultra-rugged protection in one unstoppable device.
Choose performance. Choose durability. Choose Armor 28 Ultra.
REVIEW (refers to Thermal version)
📱 Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra – Technical Specifications
🛠️ General
Model: Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra
OS: Android 15
Dimensions: 174.15 × 83.6 × 19.4 mm; Weight: 450 g
Color: Epic Black
💾 Memory & Storage
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X (expandable via virtual RAM up to another +16 GB)
Internal: 1 TB UFS 4.0
Micro‑SD: Expandable up to 2 TB
📱 Display
Main: 6.67″ 120 Hz AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400 px), 395 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus, up to 2200 nits peak
Rear Sub‑display: 1.04″ AMOLED, 340×340 px, 60 Hz, always-on display (for notifications, camera controls, etc.)
🔧 Performance
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4× Cortex‑X4 up to 3.4 GHz, 3× Cortex‑X4 up to 2.85 GHz, 4× Cortex‑A720 up to 2.0 GHz)
GPU: Immortalis‑G720, with hardware ray tracing
AI: Built-in MediaTek NPU 790; first rugged phone with generative AI engine
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery: 10,600 mAh Li‑Po; non‑removable
Wired Charging: 120 W fast charging (sealed Type‑C)
Wireless Charging: 50 W (Ulefone protocol)
Standby: Up to 576 h; Talk time: ~58 h
📸 Cameras
Rear Triple:
50 MP main – 1″ Sony IMX989 (ƒ/1.9)
64 MP night-vision – OV64B (NightElf 3.0)
50 MP ultrawide – Samsung JN1, 117° FOV
Front: 50 MP (Samsung JN1) selfie camera
Video: Rear supports up to 8K @ 30 fps; includes EIS
🌐 Connectivity
Network: Dual 5G/4G/3G/2G (both SIMs) VoLTE ready
Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi 7 support (dual-band)
Bluetooth: v5.4
NFC: Yes
GPS: Multi‑constellation
Other: USB‑C (3.2 Gen 2 – 10 Gbps), IR blaster, uSmart expansion port
🛡️ Ruggedness
Certifications: MIL‑STD‑810H, IP68/IP69K (2 m drop, 30 min submersion, dust‑proof)
Operating Temps: –30 °C to +55 °C
🎧 Audio & Sensors
Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, face unlock
Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, magnetometer, barometer etc. via sub‑display tools
Audio: Stereo speakers
🔥 Extras
Rugged AI Features: On-device AI toolkit, generative AI, cloud-assisted imaging
Sub-display functions: Manage notifications, camera, music, compass
Camera shortcut key: Physical key for quick shots
Thermal/Night vision: Non-thermal version has IR night vision; thermal version includes ThermoVue sensor (native ≈256×192 px)
| Choose warranty option | I am a trade buyer and I do not need any warranty/CGA, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Ultra 12 months warranty, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Supreme 24 months warranty, Yes, I need one free screen replacement if broken in first two years and 24 mth Premium Supreme warranty |
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