Ulefone Power Armor 16S Smartphone Review

Ulefone Power Armor 16S Smartphone Review – The Ulefone smartphone often releases its armored series phone silently, without any grand event or special sale. But for many years, they have been producing decent phones that cater to a niche audience. For roughly a decade, the company has been introducing exceptional phones in the armored segment. Recently, the smartphone makers launched the Ulefeon Power Armor 16S.

Unlike their flagship phones like Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra and 18 Ultra, the Armor 16S falls in the entry-level segment. Because of that reason, you will notice downgraded specs when it comes to the chipset, display, and especially the camera department. However, there’s no denying that you are getting the best build quality on this phone. It’s just the overview and there are lots of things that we need to cover, so let’s check Ulefone Power Armor 16S to find out whether it’s worth purchasing.

Ulefone Power Armor 16S Smartphone Review

Highlights

1. The phone arrives with a 5.93-inch IPS LCD panel with a 720p resolution display.
2. In terms of the software interface, you are getting an Android 13 interface with almost stock skin.
3. Under the hood, the device brings the Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset with a decent graphic unit.
4. A 50MP dual camera will appear on the back panel with a 8MP selfie camera at the front.
5. Under the hood, the Power Armor 16S is powered by a Li-Po 9600 mAh battery with an 18W wired and 5W reverse charging support.

Design and Display

The Ulefone Power Armor 16S arrives with a unique circular camera setup and offers a bulky build. Besides this, the Ulefone branding is noticeable on the back panel with a military-grade outer phone shell. The corners come with soft material, which will reduce the drop damage. Moreover, the company also didn’t forget to add IP68 and IP69K certifications. All of these protection attributes are quite common to see in a Ulefone.

The back panel has a combination of black and orange color, while you won’t find any color option. Instead of that, you have to rely on the standard configuration. But, the phone has a dedicated flashlight button, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an accessory connector port. Through this, you might have got an idea about the phone built.

Now, let’s move to the front display. The Ulefone Power Armor 16S comes with a 5.93-inch IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution display. With this configuration, you can expect average colors during content streaming and gaming. However, the brightness level is low compared to the regular phone. But still, the delivers decent screen time.

Memory and Internal

As for the performance department, the phone offers a standard 12nm Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset with an average processing speed. With this chipset, the Armor 16S can support normal activities, handle casual gaming, and offer multitasking to a certain extent. You can perform daily activities with the CPU.

Yet, the CPU processing speed isn’t that great if you are performing multiple activities at once. The octa-core processor can provide up to 2×2.0 GHz cloaking speed, which is considerably decent for an entry-level phone. In terms of the GPU support, the visuals and graphics are slightly good. But the phone isn’t designed to support long hours of gaming.

On the other hand, the device arrives with the Android 13 skin. However, the company didn’t give a clear answer about the Android and security updates. However, you are getting enough apps and system tools inside the interface. Regarding storage, the phone brings a 128GB eMMC 5.1 space with an 8GB RAM configuration. With this phone, you will obtain a dedicated microSD slot.

Camera

The camera department has never been the strong point of the Ulefone Power Armor 16s devices. But recently, they have showcased a good camera quality with the standard smartphone. With the Power Armor 16S, you can easily expect decent daylight photography with the 50MP primary lens. Alongside this, you are also getting a secondary 2MP depth lens, which will be responsible for improving portrait images.

Although, the camera configuration is quite average if you are looking for dynamic range colors. Besides this, the native camera struggles to capture details in the lowlight settings. You will notice grains and light flare even if you are using the night mode. Sometimes, the colors are oversaturated and miss the detail. Yet, the camera app does try its best to boost the images with software, but the results aren’t that pleasing.

On the other hand, the Armor 16S comes with an 8MP selfie camera that will provide impressive colors and contrast control, thanks to the improvement in the tech. But still, you need better selfie results, whether you are clicking normal or night mode photos. In terms of video recording, the device supports up to 1080p resolution from both ends, while it lacks video stabilization software too.

Battery and Others

Generally, the Ulefone Power Armor 16S would be a great choice for those users who want long-lasting battery life. Under the hood, the phone brings a Li–Po 9600 mAh battery configuration, which can provide more than three days of battery endurance. Moreover, if you are using the phone in a battery saver mode, it could even stay active for half a week. Although, the screen time will depend on the usage.

If you are using the phone for consuming media, the phone will provide up to 8+ hours of screen time. With this, you enjoy a web series without any hassle. Alongside this, the device will be fueled through the 18W wired charger, while you need to wait roughly two hours to refill the battery from 0 to 100%. There’s no doubt that slow charging is one of the core shortcomings of this phone.

On top of that, the device is equipped with standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sensor, and it’s good to see that company added NFC support. In terms of the sound output, it can produce up to 122 decibels of sound and offers a dedicated port for a 3.5mm jack. Finally, let’s talk about the price point, the Ulefeon Power Armor 16S costs around $113 (Rs 9,500 in India) approx which makes this phone affordable.

Ulefone Power Armor 16S Pros and Cons

Ulefone Power Armor 16S Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Ulefone Power Armor 16S smartphone.

Conclusion

The Ulefone Power Armor 16S is a value-packed deal if you want a budget-friendly armored smartphone. The device will provide amazing support when it comes to the software interface and battery life. The device isn’t your average Joe when you want decent screen time. At the same time, the phone has an average camera setup and display.

Yet, if you are looking for an alternative option, then consider looking for an entry-level phone like the OnePlus Nord N30 SE. It would bring immersive customization attributes, beautiful camera results, and stable hardware support. But still, if you are searching for an armored phone, you should consider getting the Armor 16S. In the meantime, choose the phone based on your requirements.