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Honor X40i

Ulefone Armor 27T

Honor X40i

The Honor X40i has reached new heights in terms of appearance, boasting a sleek and fashionable design with a thin and light body, ultra-narrow bezels, and a high screen-to-body ratio. The phone's 6.7-inch large screen supports a 90Hz high refresh rate and features a self-developed screen by screen color temperature calibration technology. The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera with super night scene mode, portrait mode, and large aperture mode. Under the hood, the Honor X40i is powered by a Dimensity 700 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and GPU Turbo X technology. This combination provides a smooth gaming experience and stable performance. The phone also features 5G Smart RAM expansion, allowing users to expand their RAM up to 13GB. The Honor X40i's Magic UI 6.1 system offers a user-friendly interface and enhanced security features, including anti-fraud detection and anti-lost mode. The phone also supports 40W wired fast charging and smart charging mode, which learns the user's usage habits to optimize battery life. In terms of battery life, the Honor X40i has performed well in our tests, lasting 11 hours and 20 minutes with moderate use. The phone's 4000mAh battery is a bit small, but its efficient design and software optimizations make up for it. Overall, the Honor X40i offers an impressive combination of performance, features, and style at an attractive price point of $225.

Ulefone Armor 27T

The Ulefone Armor 27T Pro is a rugged powerhouse that builds upon its predecessor's design cues from the Doogee V20 Pro. The phone's tank-like build makes it resistant to dust and water, with IP68/IP69K certification and MIL-STD-810G standards ensuring it can withstand rough handling. The 6.78-inch IPS LCD display has a 120Hz refresh rate but lacks AMOLED brightness. While decent for general use, 4K content is downscaled to 1080p. The phone's audio capabilities are limited to a single bottom speaker, which may not be sufficient for media or gaming enthusiasts. The camera setup consists of a 50MP main sensor, 64MP night vision camera, and 32MP front camera. While good for casual shots, low-light performance requires a steady hand. The night vision camera is particularly useful, allowing up to 20 meters visibility in complete darkness with infrared lighting. The thermal imaging feature, which uses a FLIR sensor, operates at a lower 9Hz refresh rate compared to the predecessor's 25Hz. While this results in more accurate temperature readings, it may not provide the smoothest video experience. The phone's battery is large, with a 10,600mAh capacity that can last 4-5 days of heavy use or weeks on light usage. The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip provides decent performance for everyday tasks but feels dated for more demanding activities like gaming. With 12GB RAM and 256GB storage (expandable to 2TB via microSD), the phone's real-world performance is solid, although not ideal for heavy apps or games at max settings. Overall, the Ulefone Armor 27T Pro excels in its thermal imaging accuracy, rugged durability, and long-lasting battery. Its price point of around $300 makes it a great value if you prioritize these features over top-tier gaming performance.