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I went hands-on with the rig, to get a feel for the companys latest ruggedized phone.

Ulefone make some of thebest rugged phonesweve tested well-built, well-designed, and reliably durable.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

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So, I was curious to see what the new Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra felt like in hand.

And in short, it feels like a thoughtfully designed beast.

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Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

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Alongside the better-performing Dimensity 9300+ processor, the 5G-capable gadget comes equipped with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

The 10600mAh battery supports wired and wireless charging.

It will be interesting to find out whether it resolves the issues of sluggish software on rugged phones.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

(Image credit: Ulefone / Future)

Measuring 6.86x3.29x0.76in, in my hand it was pleasingly chunky with a good weight behind it.

The casing is hardened, machined, contoured, and reinforced.

Under exhibition hall lights, this looked crisp, clear, and bright.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

(Image credit: Ulefone / Future)

Expect to see similar results outdoors, especially with the devices 2200nits peak luminance.

Flip over the phone to find the camera array.

Those rear cameras are housed within a frame not dissimilar to a gentlemans timepiece.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

(Image credit: Ulefone / Future)

Fittingly, at the heart of the optical array is a small screen displaying an analog clock.

Its an elegant touch and a thoughtful design element that marks the model out from others on the market.

So, some impressive specs for working on-site and in the field, if not the best-of-the-best.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

(Image credit: Ulefone / Future)

But thats part of the appeal of a phone like this.

Its supposed to be built like a tank and feel like it, too.

As yet, the company hasnt revealed the cost of the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra.

Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra during our hands-on at IFA 2024

(Image credit: Ulefone / Future)

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