Side-by-side technical data
Ulefone Armor 18T Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Comparison between Ulefone Armor 18T Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Ulefone and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Ulefone Armor 18T Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,600 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810G
- against IP54
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 545,343 | 498,710 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 965 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,409 |
| CPU Description | 2 × 2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 18.8 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 83.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 175.2 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 409 g | 207.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71 % | — |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810G Best value | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9,600 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 210 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Color LED Notifications | Touchscreen, Dolby Vision |
Sensors
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, NFC |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 4,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Armor 18T Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers |
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