The test starts off with the phone being doused in alcohol and is later set on fire. The flames are put out by a fire extinguisher, after which the phone is checked for proper functioning. As a result, there was no visible damage by extreme temperatures or dust, and the phone worked perfectly fine.

For the next test, Armor 8 is repeatedly dropped from more than 1.5m on surfaces like lawn, concrete floor, and construction machinery. The smartphone endured a few scratches but remained functional. And for the last test, the phone was washed down by a hose/water-gun with high-pressure for quite some time; after which, the phone was just dabbed dry. Surprisingly it functioned efficiently despite shifting quite a bit due to the high water pressure.

Concluding the above tests, Armor 8 has certainly proved its durability. But apart from the sturdy built, this rugged smartphone also features a decent software configuration. It runs on the latest Android 10 OS and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor. Sporting a 6.1-inch 19.5:9 waterdrop screen, this device offers a fairly satisfactory viewing experience. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This Ulefone smartphone features a 16MP triple rear camera system, including a 5MP macro lens and a powerful 5580mAh with 15W fast charge for versatility. Functions like face and fingerprint unlock and payment portals like NFC and Google Pay further add to user convenience.

Ulefone Armor 8 is currently up for sale on Banggood at a discounted price of $139.99. Being a mid-range phone with decent configurations, it can be an ideal choice for people looking to upgrade their smartphones.

To know more about Ulefone Armor 8, readers can visit the official Ulefone website or click on the link here.

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Ulefone has stated that the 5G version of the Armor 8 will launch in late November. The company claims that it will be the first rugged smartphone to have 5G connectivity. It has also shared a video showing real-time internet speeds compared with the likes of the iPhone 11.

Ulefone shared the availability and 5G prowess of the Armor 8 in a video. The video opens up to the two phones held side-by-side connected to the same network. A  simultaneous speed test on both the iPhone 11 and Armor 8 5G shows that the latter is able to pull download and upload speeds of around 450 and 114 Mbps respectively. However, the iPhone struggles to keep up and clocks a download speed of just 40Mbps.

The video continues to show that the device has better speeds in loading up online videos, app and video downloads, and render better fps in online gaming compared to the iPhone. The Armor 8 5G also seems to have low network latency of around 69ms compared to the 109ms on the iPhone when both the devices pull 30fps in Arena of Valor.

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Ulefone Armor 8 5G: Specifications

Back in August, Ulefone announced a 5G version of the Armor 8. Design-wise, the 5G version is similar to the Armor 8 4G with rigid construction, and promises to be a dust, drop, and water-resistant device. It has a 6.1-inch display with a water-drop styled notch. Powered by the Mediatek’s Dimensity 800 CPU, the device will come in 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option.

There is a 64MP triple-rear camera setup along with an LED flashlight. The Ulefone Armor 8 5G will be backed by a 5,080mAh battery and run Android 10 out of the box. There is no word on the pricing yet, but we can expect the company to slot it aggressively considering it packs a mid-range 5G CPU inside.

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Ulefone always keeps surprising its fans with some new innovative technologies and smartphones. Surprisingly, the company is once again here to stun the interested folks with the world’s first 5G rugged smartphone – Armor 8 5G. Ulefone today unleashed the teaser video of Ulefone Armor 8 5G – showcasing the blazing fast internet speeds.

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The new smartphone will combine the rugged design with the exceptionally fast nextgen communication protocol. We can see the phone’s top download speed of up to 443 Mbps and the upload speed of 114 Mbps as shown in the video above. It is believed that the 5G network will bring a great change in our day-to-day lives, and the Ulefone has already started preparing.

The 5G variant design looks familiar with the Ulefone Armor 8 which is already on sale via AliExpress.

Ulefone Armor 8 5G smartphone is expected to ship with MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC as like several other mid-range smartphones in the market. There will be an 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage which will enable flawless multitasking. Moreover, it could come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ waterdrop display sporting a quality front-facing camera.

It is highly expected to feature some similarities with recently launched Armor 8 smartphones. There’s no other information about the device specifications and pricing. However, we expect some more information to surface before the official launch.

Further, you can check the Ulefone Armor 8 4G version if you’re looking for an affordable rugged smartphone that is available for $139.99. It is available from the Ulefone AliExpress store.

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