Top 10 most rugged mobile phones
If your current phone just can’t handle the extreme conditions such as dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation, all you need is a rugged phone. Are you on the hunt for a phone that could take a beating? Here we present the 10 best rugged mobile phones of all time. Check the out after the jump…
10. Motorola Renegade V950 flip-phone
The Moto-made clamshell, while not particularly beautiful, is slim and built to Military specifications 810F for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. Other specs include push-to-talk support, 3G, 2 megapixel camera and Bluetooth. More here.
9. Samsung B2700 rugged phone
The B2700 from Samsung is a great buy for adventure freaks and people who have a compelling tendency to put their handsets to extreme impact tests. The phone features a touch and durable anti-shock case that offers resistance to dust and moisture. More here.
8. Motorola i335 rugged phone
The Motorola i335 is a walkie-talkie phone that is not the best looking phone in the world but it is a tough little cookie. It is built to military specification for shock vibration and dust. More here.
7. Samsung M110 ‘Solid’
A thick rubber body encases the ‘Solid’ and makes it ideal to withstand rough handling and shocks. It has been rated ‘IP54′ by the military, meaning that it is water, dust as well as shock-proof. However the tough exterior is all that this handset has going in its favor. The features on this product are pretty regular. More here.
6. Land Rover S1 by Sonim
The Land Rover S1 rugged phone by Sonim is covered in a protective case made from XENOY, which is a revolutionary post-consumer plastic derived mostly from used plastic bottles and film. Other features include Bluetooth support, water and thermal shock resistance, and 1.6-meter drops to concrete. More here.
5. G’zOne Type-S military-grade phone
The G’zOne Type-S is a smaller, more streamlined version of it’s predecessor but offers the same outdoorsy toughness. The mobile phone was built tough enough to pass military standards 810F according with an array of environmental tests. More here.
4. Motorola i560 rugged phone
The Motorola i560 is certified to meet military standards for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation.1 Its external display allows information such as incoming calls, time and date to be quickly viewed without the need to open the phone. More here.
3. G’zOne Boulder rugged phone
The Verizon G'zOne Boulder is one tough handset, military-certified to resist water, dust, shock, vibration, and other environmental elements. It boasts a 1.3-megapixel camera, EV-DO Rev. A, push-to-talk support, access to Verizon's V Cast Video and V Cast Music with Rhapsody and a music player. More here.
2. Sonim XP1 rugged phone
Certified to withstand shock, water, wind, dust, dirt and extreme temperatures, the Sonim XP1 is the only certified phone designed specifically for the lives of people who work and play in demanding conditions. More here.
1. Sonim XP3 rugged phone
This is the big daddy of all. The Sonim XP 3 GSM phone enjoys Military Spec rating of 810F against salt, fog humidity, transport and thermal shock. The phone is able to withstand one meter of water depth for 30 minutes. More here.
