Ulefone has expanded its line of rugged smartphones with the release of the new Ulefone Armor 25T Pro. night vision camera and enclosed in a thin but sturdy case already on the start of sales is available at a reduced price.
The 6.78-inch IPS screen of the smartphone supports a resolution of 1080×2460 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, and on top of it, it is protected by tempered Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The processor is Dimensity 6300 5G in conjunction with 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of permanent storage Memory.
Ulefone Armor 25T Pro rear camera is equipped with a main 50 MP sensor with a 64-megapixel sensor with support for night Vision. For selfies and video calls, a 32 MP front camera is provided. Also, in the novelty there is a ThermoVue thermal imager with a resolution of 160×120, a refresh rate of 25 Hz, a sensitivity of <50 mK and a temperature range from -20 °C to +550 °C with a measurement accuracy of ±3°C.
The battery is responsible for powering the smartphone with a capacity of 6500 mAh (33W wired charging and 30W wireless), which Fits into a slim body that is only 12.5 mm thick and weighs 326 g. and dust is IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H. The device runs Android 14.
The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro has been designed for outdoor and trade use rather than for general consumers. The phone boasts all the usual rugged credentials and can withstand more than just a few knocks, protected by its aluminum-titanium frame that ensures durability. With an IP68 certification, the phone is fully waterproof, and even features military standard certification.
The standout features of the Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is its thermal imaging camera, which many trades will find useful. Whether you’re a motor mechanic diagnosing a mechanical issue or an electrician or Plummer detecting heat signatures the built-in thermal camera should prove invaluable.
Alongside the thermal camera, the phone features a decent 50-megapixel main camera and while this may not rival camera phones such as the iPhone 16 Pro, it’s more than adequate for site documentation or capturing a few shots.
The smartphone also has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, an NFC module, a fingerprint scanner and a set of sensors useful in field conditions.
Ulefone Armor 25T Pro the 64-megapixel night camera, that like the thermal camera will appeal to trade working in dark environments. This camera will enable the capture of images in environments where light would usually make taking photos restrictive.
Unlike many of the best rugged phones
The first thing that strikes you about the Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is the large 6.78-inch screen that dominates the front. What’s surprising is that, despite being rugged, the phone is relatively slimline, making it resemble a standard consumer phone more than other models in the Armor range. Measuring 177.4 mm x 12.5 mm x 81.4 mm, it’s a little wider than an iPhone and about an inch taller. At 326 g, it’s also slightly heavier than a standard consumer phone, but not excessively so.
I’ve tried out, however, that have upgraded to Android 15, the Ulefone Armor 25T Pro still runs on Android 14, which is dated and could potentially lead to a few app compatibility issues. Then there’s the processing power which while fine for everyday tasks is pushed for anything to intensive.
If you work outdoors or in a trade and need to detect heat signatures then this is a great choice, with its rugged and slimline design supporting that thermal camera, otherwise, if you don’t need the thermal camera, there are plenty of more powerful smartphones out there for a similar or cheaper price.
When Ulefone Armor 25T Pro comes to the cameras; there’s a 50-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel night camera, and the thermal camera. On the front, a selfie camera supports video conferencing.
Looking around the device, the right side of the case houses the volume buttons and the power button. On the left, there’s a dual SIM card slot that can hold up to two sim cards with an addition space for a MicroSD, which is useful when switching between network areas. Below this, there’s a customizable button highlighted in orange. At the top of the phone, you’ll find a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the bottom has a USB-C port for data transfer and charging.
The overall design feels sturdy, and the large screen is useful in outdoor settings, offering excellent brightness and visibility in almost all-weather conditions. If you need a phone for that is rugged the Ulefone Armor 25T Pro’s design and features make it a great choice, offering a rugged build that is similar in size to a standard consumer phone.
Several features make the Ulefone Armor 25T Pro really stand out. At the top of the list is the Thermal Imaging camera, which has a thermal resolution of 160 x 120, a refresh rate of 25 Hz, and can pick up heat signatures between -10°C and 550°C with a ±3°C accuracy. Essentially, using the Thermal View software app that comes pre-installed on the phone, you can load it up and instantly get a thermal imaging picture of the scene in front of you.
Alongside the thermal imaging camera, you also have the 50MP Main Camera, which is a Samsung S5KGN1 sensor, and this is fronted by a seven-piece lens with an 85° field of view and a large f/1.95 aperture. It also features electronic image stabilization, making it a perfect all-round option for capturing images.
Next to this, you have the 64MP night vision camera. This is an OV64B1B sensor with a large f/1.79 aperture and can take images up to 6912 x 9216 pixels, whereas the video resolution is 2K.
For use with both of these cameras is the dual LED flash, so even if the conditions are dark, you’ve got plenty of ways to illuminate what’s ahead of you.
One of the features which will really appeal to anyone working in a trade is the fact that through the camera interface, you can add things like location info and even brand watermarks. So, if your company is taking a photograph of a worksite, you can send those images on, and they will be pre-branded with your logo.
There are a few other really nice features, including the fact that this phone features a 5G chipset. When it comes to making calls out on-site, the connection should be robust, while internet connection speeds should be nice and quick.
Taking a look at the processing inside the phone and we’ve got a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 5G. This features a CPU with two Cortex-A76 and six Cortex-A55 cores, along with an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, which is common with this type of device. The CPU and GPU are backed by 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of phone storage, and this can be increased with a microSD or TF card up to 2TB.
Some of the other noticeable features include the fact that it runs on Android 14, has NFC, as you’d expect, and an IR blaster, which could be used alongside relevant apps.
Ulefone Armor 25T Pro will cost 29,310 rubles ($324), including a discount.
