Release log · Updated October 2026
Ulefone 2026 models: every phone released this year
What Ulefone has shipped in 2026, in order, what was previewed at IFA but is not on sale yet, and which of the new phones is worth your attention.
As of October 2026, the newest Ulefone phones on sale are the Armor 22 Pro and Armor 24 Pro, released in August 2026. Earlier 2026 releases are the Armor 27T Pro+ and Armor 27T+ (February), the RugKing 5 Pro (March), the Armor Mini 5 and Note 22 (May) and the Note 23 (July). The newest announced model is the Armor 35 Pro, a flagship with a built-in 1.2 km laser rangefinder shown at IFA 2026 in September; Ulefone has not yet given a release date.
Released in 2026
| Listed | Model | What it is | Key numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Armor 24 Pro | Endurance, value tier | 22,000 mAh · 66 W · Helio G200 · 4G · 1,000 lm · 647 g |
| Aug 2026 | Armor 22 Pro | Mid-size all-rounder | 6,600 mAh · 6.58″ 120 Hz · Helio G200 · 4G · 118 dB · 1,100 lm · 324 g |
| Jul 2026 | Note 23 | Budget phone, not rugged | 5,000 mAh · 6.56″ · Unisoc T7100 · Android 16 Go |
| May 2026 | Note 22 | Budget phone, not rugged | Earlier Note-line model |
| May 2026 | Armor Mini 5 | Rugged backup handset | 2.8″ · 2,500 mAh removable · Android 11 · 170 g |
| Mar 2026 | RugKing 5 Pro | Value endurance | 20,000 mAh · Unisoc T7250 · 4G · 976 lm · 629 g |
| Feb 2026 | Armor 27T Pro+ | Entry thermal, 5G | FLIR Lepton 3.5 160×120 · 10,600 mAh · 30 W wireless · 441 g |
| Feb 2026 | Armor 27T+ | Entry thermal, 4G | FLIR Lepton 3.5 · 10,600 mAh · Helio G99 |
Two patterns stand out. Most of 2026's releases are 4G-only — the Armor 22 Pro, Armor 24 Pro, RugKing 5 Pro and Armor 27T+ all use 4G chips — so 5G buyers are still mostly choosing from late-2025 models. And the year has been about refreshing value lines rather than replacing the flagships: the top of the range is still the 2025 thermal and endurance models below.
Previewed at IFA 2026, not yet on sale
Ulefone showed more than ten new products at IFA in Berlin in September 2026. These had no release date at the time of writing:
- Armor 35 ProThe new flagship and an IFA Innovation Awards honoree. A built-in laser rangefinder rated to 1.2 km using a 905 nm time-of-flight laser, a Helio G200 with 12 GB and 256 GB, a 6.78-inch 120 Hz display, an 11,000 mAh battery, a 900-lumen light, a 107 dB speaker and eSIM. Aimed at survey, construction and search-and-rescue work.
- Armor 36 Ultra and Armor 37 ProPreviewed by name only. Ulefone has published no specifications.
- Armor X17 UltraThe first Armor X model with thermal imaging, bringing thermal to the lower-priced range. No sensor figures yet.
- Beyond phonesThe Armor Pad 5 Ultra tablet with a 200-lumen projector, the Armor Watch Ultra, the uSmart H01 push-to-talk headset, and Ulefone's first mini PCs, the Atom 3 and Atom 4.
Still the flagships in 2026
None of 2026's releases replaces the top of the range. If you are buying the best Ulefone available now, these late-2025 models are still the ones to compare:
- Armor 28 Ultra Thermal — the fastest: Dimensity 9300+, 640×512 thermal, 1-inch-type camera.
- Armor 29 Pro Thermal — the same thermal sensor with a 21,200 mAh battery.
- Armor 34 Pro+ — 25,500 mAh and a built-in projector, listed on the store in December 2025 and shown again at MWC 2026.
Which 2026 Ulefone is worth buying?
For most buyers, the Armor 22 Pro is the interesting new phone: a manageable 324 g, a 120 Hz screen, a loud speaker and a strong light, on Android 16. The Armor 24 Pro is the cheapest way into a week-long battery. The Armor 27T Pro+ is the cheapest current thermal phone with 5G. If you need 5G or flagship speed beyond that, look at the late-2025 models above rather than waiting for the 2026 refreshes to catch up.
The Note 22 and Note 23 share a website and a naming scheme with the Armor phones, but they carry no IP or MIL-STD rating. They are conventional budget phones.
For a recommendation by job rather than by date, see which Ulefone phone to buy.
Common questions
What is the latest Ulefone phone in 2026?
The newest Ulefone phones on sale are the Armor 22 Pro and Armor 24 Pro, released in August 2026. The newest announced phone is the Armor 35 Pro, shown at IFA 2026 with a laser rangefinder; Ulefone has not given its release date.
What Ulefone phones were released in 2026?
The Armor 27T Pro+ and Armor 27T+ (February), RugKing 5 Pro (March), Armor Mini 5 and Note 22 (May), Note 23 (July), and Armor 22 Pro and Armor 24 Pro (August), by the month each first appeared on Ulefone's official store.
When is the Ulefone Armor 35 Pro coming out?
Ulefone previewed the Armor 35 Pro at IFA 2026 in September and has not announced a release date or price.
Is there a 2026 Ulefone flagship?
The 2026 flagship is the Armor 35 Pro, previewed but not yet on sale. Until it ships, the top Ulefone models on sale are the Armor 28 Ultra Thermal, Armor 29 Pro Thermal and Armor 34 Pro+.
Sources checked
- Ulefone official store and product pages for each model listed, for listing dates and specifications. ulefone.com
- Ulefone newsroom, “Ulefone at IFA 2026: Laser Rangefinder Flagship Armor 35 Pro Leads Full-Lineup Showcase”, for the Armor 35 Pro specifications, the IFA Innovation Awards honour and the previewed models.
- Android Headlines coverage of the Armor 22 Pro and Armor 24 Pro launch (August 2026) and of Ulefone at MWC 2026.
Release months are the dates each model first appeared on Ulefone's official store, checked 2026-10-08. Specifications are manufacturer figures. Previewed models are described only as Ulefone announced them.