If you are looking for a phone that will withstand "fire, water, and copper pipes" and can survive a fall to the floor without compromising performance, then our 2019 rating of rugged smartphones will help you make the right choice.
The most rugged smartphones of 2019 have been rigorously tested to meet the latest standards for vibration, shock, heat, dust and moisture.
10. Caterpillar CAT S61
The average price is 45,185 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.2 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
- weight 250 g, WxHxT 78x163x13 mm
With a polycarbonate and rubber body, this smartphone is MIL-STD-810G and IP69 certified. Simply put, it will work even with high pressure water jets. So you can watch YouTube videos in the shower.
The CAT S61 is equipped with useful tools such as an indoor air quality sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a thermal imager.
Of course, in terms of its technical characteristics, this model cannot be compared with flagships of 2019... However, 4GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 630 should be sufficient for everyday tasks, including games at medium settings.
pros: a screen from which you can read in the bright sun, mechanical buttons, a capacious battery, there is a programmable button.
Minuses: high price, no wireless charging.
9. AGM X3
The average price is 54,900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.99 ″, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 24 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4100 mAh
- weight 216 g, WxHxT 81.50 × 167.50 × 10.50 mm
- separate DAC
One of the best rugged smartphones is the third version of the phone from a well-known Chinese manufacturer. With the X3, AGM aims to conquer not only the Chinese but also the European market.
Inside the X3 is the Snapdragon 845 - last year's flagship processor, so the smartphone won't sacrifice speed for power. It also has the best sound of all, thanks to its waterproof JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers that deliver up to 98dB of sound.
With a Sony camera with two lenses on the back and another 20MP lens on the front, the AGM X3's photos come out bright and detailed, with a minimum of digital noise.
pros: huge, bright and contrasting screen, powerful hardware, there is a light indication of events, there is wireless charging.
Minuses: high price, the battery is not as large as the previous version of the X2 (6000 mAh).
8. AGM X2
The average price is 34,890 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 6000 mAh
- weight 250 g, WxHxT 83.40 × 168.50 × 14 mm
If you need the most secure smartphone with a very durable battery, then pay attention to AGM X2. It has everything you need for work and play, including a good main and selfie cameras, a Snapdragon 652 processor with average performance and 6GB of RAM.
In addition to the large battery capacity, this model boasts a VOC detector, which makes it very useful for the target audience.
pros: not very bulky, there is NFC and USB Type-C.
Minuses: Legacy OS, no wireless charging, only supports one 4G SIM.
7. Sonim XP8
The average price is 30,900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5 ″, resolution 1080 × 1920
- dual camera 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4900 mAh
- weight 335 g, WxHxT 79.5x152x18 mm
Successor to the popular Sonim XP7 (which was released over 4 years ago)
is aimed not at ordinary users, but at a very specific niche audience. It mainly includes builders, electricians, people working in chemical plants, and those who are the first to respond during work to hazardous and emergency conditions.
Sonim XP8 is equipped with two front speakers with a volume of 100 dB, which will allow you to hear the interlocutor even with strong external noise. According to the manufacturer, this device can withstand pressure weighing up to 1 ton, survive a fall on a concrete floor, and is resistant to dust, oils, high temperatures, water and chemicals.
In addition, Sonim has a Push-To-Talk feature that can prove to be a reliable tool in an emergency or when a user requires a walkie-talkie type service.
pros: fits comfortably in the hands, has a quick charge function, three-year manufacturer's warranty.
Minuses: hard to find on sale, high price with not too impressive features such as outdated OS, Snapdragon 630 chipset and only 64/4 GB of memory.
6. Blackview BV5500
The average price is 8 400 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″
- dual camera 8 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 16 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- battery 4400 mAh
- weight 247 g, WxHxT 8.1 × 152.3 × 16 mm
The novelty, released at the end of 2018, meets all the expectations of Blackview fans.
This smartphone is 99% dustproof and can operate in extreme temperatures from -30 ° C to 60 ° C. Withstands drops of up to 1.50 meters and immersion in water to a depth of one and a half meters for up to 30 minutes.
The body material is made of the most advanced industrial rubber (HNBR, a very tough rubber resistant to wear, corrosion, extreme temperatures and antioxidant processes).
Overall, this is the most inexpensive and yet very durable model in the top list. However, the low cost has robbed it of several useful options, such as contactless payment and a fingerprint scanner.
pros: The rear dual camera takes good pictures in normal light, supports up to 32GB memory card.
Minuses: no fast and wireless charging, no NFC.
5.KYOCERA DuraForce Pro 2
The average price is 35,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- screen 5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3240 mAh
- weight 243 g, WxHxT 73.40 × 150.20 × 13.50 mm
Among several "purebred Chinese" in the ranking of the best protected smartphones in 2019, one real Japanese was also creeped in. This is one of the new products of 2019, replacing the popular model of 2016 - DuraForce Pro.
You won't find a trendy combination of glass and metal on this stern samurai (which is certainly attractive, but fragile). Instead, a mixture of polycarbonate and durable rubber.
Around the case are almost the same buttons and ports as on any other smartphone (yes, it has a headphone jack), with each port opening covered with protective flaps.
Inside the DuraForce Pro is a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and an Adreno 508 video accelerator. This command is great for multitasking, but not very good for demanding games.
DuraForce Pro 2 is MIL-STD-810 certified, so it must withstand low pressure, temperature shock, any liquid contamination, high altitude, mechanical vibration, icing and more. This durability makes the phone ideal for use in extreme conditions.
pros: fast and wireless charging, bright, clear, contrast IPS LCD display with 441ppi pixel density and Sapphire Shield
Minuses: The phone has difficulty in pocketing due to its thickness.
4.Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
The average price is 25,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 5.8 ″ screen, 2560 × 1440 resolution
- 12 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 68.1 × 148.9 × 8 mm
Samsung phones are consistently included in different ratings - from largest phones before new smartphones 2019... The ranking of the best waterproof smartphones is no exception.
If you place the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Active next to each other, you will no doubt notice that the latter has lost its all-metal body in favor of a combination of polycarbonate (for the back cover) and a metal frame with tough rubber bumpers.
And while the S8's main attraction was the bezel-less display, the S8 Active needed larger bezels to offer increased protection.
At the same time, those who like to take selfies in extreme conditions will surely appreciate the fact that in this model the manufacturer retained the excellent 8 MP front camera that was in the regular S8. The main camera is also the same on both models, and takes great photos in both day and night.
The Galaxy S8 Active is IP68 certified, so it is dustproof and waterproof, allowing it to be submerged up to 1.5 meters under water for about 30 minutes.
It also meets the MIL-STD-810G standard, which means that the smartphone has passed 21 tests under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, shock and vibration, humidity, low or high altitude.
Inside the S8 Active is the Snapdragon 835 chipset and the Adreno 540 GPU. This pair will run any resource-intensive game you load onto your smartphone.
pros: Superior 568ppi Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, long battery life.
Minuses: perhaps an outdated OS.
3. LG X Venture M710DS
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.2 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- battery 4100 mAh
- weight 166 g, WxHxT 75.80x154x9.29 mm
The top 3 secure smartphones of 2019 are opened by a product of a well-known South Korean company. It was created for active people who, for example, play sports outdoors. The back of the device is made of textured rubber, while the front is made of glass (with three physical buttons). The sides are reinforced with metal.
In terms of durability, the LG X Venture is on the same level as Samsung's Active series and is IP68 and MIL-STD 810G certified. According to LG, this model has passed 14 durability tests in a controlled environment.
Inside the X Venture is a Snapdragon 435 chipset, Adreno 505 GPU, 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM (add up to 256GB via microSD card slot).
pros: The X Venture display has excellent viewing angles and most importantly, it is very bright. With a brightness of about 450 nits, the screen is clearly visible on a sunny day.
Minuses: outdated microUSB port, due to not too powerful hardware, you will not be able to smoothly play the latest graphically intensive games.
2. Doogee S90
The average price is 26,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
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smartphone with Android 8.1
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support for two SIM-cards
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screen 6.18 ″, resolution 1080x2246
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dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
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memory 128 GB, memory card slot
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3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
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RAM 6 GB
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battery 5050 mAh
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weight 300 g, WxHxT 80.7x168.5x14.1 mm
The most popular in 2018 Doogee S80 is replaced by a new king - S90. And although it lost the super-capacious battery of its predecessor (10080 mAh), it has grown in terms of screen size, memory storage and resolution of the main camera.
The most interesting feature of this smartphone is its modular design, which allows you to attach various accessories to it, including an extra battery, a night vision camera, a walkie-talkie and a gamepad. A 5G mod will come later, making the Doogee S90 the first rugged 5G phone. And all this at an affordable price.
The mods magnetically attach to the back of the Doogee, easily lock in place and hold tight, but also easily removable when needed.
The S90 is IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G compliant, and the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 4.
Multitasking and running "gluttonous" games will not be a problem thanks to the Helio P60 processor and the Mali-G72 video accelerator.
pros: Fast and wireless charging, excellent rear camera, taking good pictures even in low light conditions.
Minuses: the model is new, it is still difficult to find it on sale.
1.Ulefone Armor 6
The average price is 22,490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.2 ″, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 267.50 g, WxHxT 83x166x13.30 mm
The novelty of rugged smartphones in 2019 is the fifth phone from the Chinese company Armor. Armor 4 does not exist as this number is considered unlucky in China.
With wireless charging, Full HD + display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and IP68 certification, this phone is destined to be the most powerful smartphone at an affordable price.
There is a camera on the back of the device that boasts good image quality in normal lighting, plus there is a fingerprint sensor, LED flashlight and UV sensor.
The phone is powered by Mediatek's octa-core 2GHz Helio P60 chip and is equipped with an MP3 GPU Mali-G72. The 5,000mAh battery can be charged using the included 18W charger or an optional 10W Qi wireless charger.
pros: best value for money in the top rugged smartphones, removable battery.
Minuses: no audio jack, although a headphone adapter is included.