Rubberized phone. The best rugged phones. Review of unkillable IP68 phones with powerful batteries: flagships and not only

Moisture and dust are the main enemies of a modern gadget. Just one drop that has penetrated into the case is capable of provoking many short circuits, resulting in a complete failure of the device. In order to save users from the need to "shake" over gadgets, manufacturers increasingly provide their devices with type protection. Such indestructible devices are not afraid of rain, heat, or sea water.

Caterpillar Cat B30

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 1000mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 2 megapixels
Memory: 1 GB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 3 479 rubles

Range mobile technology includes mostly brutal-looking smartphones, but this kid is among them. The Caterpillar B30 is a compact, minimal feature phone that boasts IP67 protection.

Unfortunately, neither the camera nor the screen can be attributed to the strengths of this phone, the autonomy also leaves much to be desired - with a 1000 mAh battery, the Cat B30 "lives" only 4 hours of talk time. But the device supports 3G and has a good supply of "RAM" for a push-button phone - 256 MB, thanks to which the user of a modest device can easily access the Internet if necessary.

In the IP67 designation, the first number indicates the degree of protection against dust (maximum 6), the second - against water (maximum 8). The Cat B30 is not well protected from moisture - it cannot withstand immersion deeper than 1 meter.

Advantages:

3G support.
Compact shockproof housing.
Lots of memory - both operational and user memory.

Disadvantages:

Mediocre camera.
Overpriced - there is a markup for a well-known brand, inexpensive phone you will not name.

Ginzzu R62

Degree of protection:
Battery: 1,700mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 1.3 megapixels
Memory

Price: from 3 240 rubles

Advantages:

Robust case.
Not a bad battery.
Built-in walkie-talkie.

Disadvantages:

Conclusion

In terms of functionality, push-button phones are no match for smartphones. But in terms of dust and moisture protection, they are in no way inferior - it is technically even easier to provide reliable protection for the featurephone, because it does not have a huge display, which is considered the most vulnerable point.

Excluded from selection

RugGear RG128 Mariner

Degree of protection: IP68
Battery: 1 400 mAh + spare 650 mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 48 KB (expandable up to)

Price: from 3 399 rubles

The phone with buttons from RugGear was called a sailor for a reason (and “Mariner” is translated that way) - it has a complete order with moisture protection. Unlike Caterpillar, this one will withstand diving to a depth of more than a meter. An obvious advantage of the RG128 Mariner is its capacious battery - if you believe the reviews, only one "stick" disappears in 3 days of use.

However, the shock-resistant device from RugGear is not without its drawbacks. For example, the 48 KB memory size looks either a misunderstanding or a mockery of user needs. In the reviews, users complained that due to the minimum amount of built-in memory, the phone could not even receive SMS. The memory is expanded due to the microSD flash drive up to 8 GB, but this already promises additional costs - in which the buyer of the device, of course, is not interested.

Dignity

High degree of moisture protection.
Capacious battery.
The minimum weight is only 127 grams.
Loud speaker.

disadvantages

"Mocking" amount of built-in memory.
Doesn't support 3G.

Vkworld New Stone V3

Degree of protection: IP68
Battery: 3000mAh
Support 2SIM: the phone supports 3 SIM
Camera: 2 megapixels
Memory: 64 MB (expandable up to 8 GB)

Price: from 2 333 rubles

A buyer who is not afraid to contact a brand little known in Russia will be in luck - he will be able to acquire a high-quality and functional New Stone V3 device at a minimal price. Given that it is worth this cellular telephone cheaper than other participants in our rating, its characteristics are much higher.

An important advantage of the New Stone V3 is its outstanding autonomy. 3,000 mAh battery can be enough for a whole month without recharging - with moderate use of the device. Curiously, the device from Vkworld is capable of performing a function - that is, recharging other phones. There are a lot of smartphones endowed with this skill, but for feature phones it is very rare.

The downside of the New Stone V3 is inaccessibility. Devices from Vkworld are not officially sold in Russia - the domestic buyer will have to turn to services and prepare for a long wait for delivery.

Dignity

Capacious battery.
Support for 3 SIM cards.
Loud speaker.
Waterproof - the device will withstand up to 30 minutes under water.
Attractive price.

disadvantages

The absence of Russian stores on the windows.

DEXP Larus P4

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 1,700mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 4MB (expandable up to 32GB)

Price: from 2 389 rubles

If you are not ready to wait for the arrival of Vkworld from China for a whole month and a half, it is better to turn your attention to the Larus P4 model. This is a very simple phone, the main advantage of which is its modest price.

The fact that the functions of the Larus P4 "cried out" can even be regarded as a plus - it is thanks to this that the autonomy of the device is "at its best". The manufacturer assures that on one charge it will be possible to talk for 15 hours without interruption. It is doubtful that someone will go to such a test - it is not necessary; the fact that the device is a "long-liver" can be seen by simply reading the reviews of experienced users.

Dignity

Good battery life.
Reasonable price.
Support for flash card with large memory capacity. MicroSD 32 GB, not every device from our top "digest".

disadvantages

Weak camera.
Minimum built-in memory.

SENSEIT P3

Degree of protection: IP67, MIL-STD-810
Battery: 1200mAh
Support 2SIM: No
Camera: 3.2 megapixels
Memory: 32MB (expandable up to 16GB)

Price: from 5 489 rubles

The Senseit P3 device has one "chip" that allows it to take its place among the best rugged phones - it complies not only with IP67, but also with the American military standard MIL-STD-810. This means that the gadget is able to maintain its performance after sudden changes in temperature, is not afraid of shocks and water, as well as sea salt, fog and many other adverse conditions. The list of tests that MIL-STD-810 certified technicians are subjected to is impressive in its vastness.

While the Senseit P3 is really rugged, its functionality leaves a lot to be desired. The phone is equipped with a weak battery, does not support two SIM cards and cannot boast of a large amount of memory - all this allows us to judge that the cost of the device is frankly overstated.

Dignity

Great build.
MIL-STD-810 certified.
Good camera for a featurephone

disadvantages

The device cannot be called compact - the body is rather thick.
Minimum memory - you can't do without a flash drive.

Runbo x1

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 2 200 mAh
Support 2SIM: No
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 4 GB

Price: from 9 900 rubles

The reader may have a very reasonable question: why is the featurephone X1 so expensive, if its specifications at the same level as other, much cheaper devices? The thing is that the X1 is capable of working as a full-fledged walkie-talkie in the civilian frequency range (400 - 470 MHz) - the range of the receiver of the device from Runbo reaches 5 kilometers. Through X1, you can communicate not only with similar mobile devices, but also with "real" radios.

Runbo's phone has other interesting features as well. In particular, this is the only secure phone that can work in CDMA networks - not only in GSM.

Dignity

Lots of built-in memory.
Walkie-talkie function.
The presence of a convenient clip that allows you to securely fasten the phone to the belt.

disadvantages

An impressive price.
Lack of a slot for a flash card.

Some consumers are confused by a certain class of phones, which belongs to the category of smartphones. These are devices that do not have a camera. Today it is difficult to imagine a device that has not received a matrix, but there are serious reasons for such decisions. These smartphones are made for people working in the strictest confidentiality, where the camera is banned, but access to any social media is required. networks and mail.

In this article, we will consider well-known phones without optics.

iNo 2

iNo 2 is an Android smartphone without a camera. This manufacturer is included in the list of the few that have started producing phones without optics. The device is not that cheap - sales started at $ 260. The overall dimensions of the phone are normal - 12.5 × 6.5 × 0.7 cm.

The device has good screen 4.3 inches. The processor operates optimally on 4 cores, each of which runs at 1.3 GHz. There is 8 GB of built-in memory, and only 1 GB of RAM. The battery received a capacity of 1500 mAh.

iNo Scout 2

Another smartphone without a camera on Android - iNo Scout 2. It works stably on the operating system version 4.4. This phone sells for about $ 300. The device has received quite powerful characteristics that can compete with many smartphones with optics.

As for the memory, here there is 16 GB of built-in (it is possible to increase using external media) and 1 GB - operational. The battery is more powerful than in the first version - 2800 mAh. The display got a diameter of 4 inches. The processor runs on 4 cores, the frequency of which is 1.3 GHz.

Phicomm i600nc

This smartphone without a camera is the brainchild of a Chinese manufacturer. It is sold for a small price - about $ 140. Operates on the Android operating system.

The screen display got a diagonal of 4.3 inches. The processor runs on two cores, each of which is overclocked to 1.2 GHz. The RAM is too small - only 512 MB, the built-in memory will not be admired for a long time, since its 4 GB. Expandable up to 32GB if desired. The device weighs 150 g.

BlackBerry Bold 9930

A smartphone without a camera was released in 2011. A little earlier, the release of the same device took place, only with a matrix. The package bundle is standard and does not differ in any way from the one that accompanies all phones with a similar keypad.

The device weighs only 130 g. The phone screen is 2.8 inches. The processor is single-core. The RAM is 768 MB, and the built-in memory is 8 GB. The battery is not very powerful, its capacity is 1230 mAh.

Nokia 207

The next smartphone without a camera has physical keyboard... The phone supports 3G network. And only a few characteristics allow us to name this device smartphone. Many consumers do not consider it as such.

The phone received a 2.4-inch screen. The RAM is 64 MB, and the internal memory is 256 MB. If you wish, you can always increase it up to 32 GB using a memory card. The battery has a capacity of 1020 mAh. The weight of the device is 91 g.

ZTE S3003

Another smartphone without a camera. It's hard to imagine multifunction device, which does not have an optical matrix. The design of the phone is pretty good. The device has 1 GB random access memory and 8 GB built-in. The device is a budget employee, so you shouldn't demand too good performance from it. According to consumer reviews, it works quickly, withstands heavy games and does not freeze.

There is a holy rule. If something works well, don't break it.

Nokia 3310 in the memory of millions - an unkillable, eternal, great device. What was made of it at the suggestion of the Chinese is not easy disgusting... This is a slap in the face of everyone who caught the time of the real Nokia:

I figured out what the problem was.

The Chinese Nokia understood that nobody needed their new branches and sticks. Therefore, it is necessary to somehow warm up the people, to hook them, so that at least someone would watch the presentation at MWC 2017.

So they came up with it. Let's do 3310 again! Let's play back on the nostalgia of stupid white-skinned Europeans and Americans. How cute will come running. And they ran!

Like all of you, yesterday I watched the presentation of Nokia with bated breath. And here they are show it:

it not Nokia 3310.

A rounded, wretched thing in redneck colors. Where did such a disgusting form come from? Why does it have a color display if it is the successor to the legendary black and white device? Why does the phone end up looking exactly like any modern dialer?

The very same Nokia 3310 was adored for being big, heavy and really indestructible... Brutal and simple. And here there is nothing left of the most important plus.

Whereas THIS IS connected with nokia, except for a pitiful midi-ringtone? You can stick the Marvo or DEXP logo there - and no one will notice the catch.

Fact: Chinese us cheated... They took another layout of the usual push-button smartphone and inflated a PR campaign around him, playing on the legend 3310. There is no other option. The new Nokia has nothing to do with the real one.

They could show that they are being born again. Instead, they showed that they had broken through another bottom. In short, I slammed the lid of the MacBook, went to the balcony and said the only correct phrase: "Nokia - th ...".

Amen.

Caterpillar Cat B30

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 1000mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 2 megapixels
Memory: 1 GB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 3 479 rubles

The range of mobile technology includes mostly brutal-looking smartphones, but this little one is among them. The Caterpillar B30 is a compact, minimal feature phone that boasts IP67 protection.

In the IP67 designation, the first number indicates the degree of protection against dust (maximum 6), the second - against water (maximum 8). The Cat B30 is not well protected from moisture - it cannot withstand immersion deeper than 1 meter.

Advantages:

3G support.
Compact shockproof housing.
Lots of memory - both operational and user memory.

Disadvantages:

Mediocre camera.
Overpriced - there is a markup for a well-known brand, you cannot call an inexpensive phone.

Ginzzu R62

Degree of protection:
Battery: 1,700mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 1.3 megapixels
Memory

Price: from 3 240 rubles

Advantages:

Robust case.
Not a bad battery.
Built-in walkie-talkie.

Disadvantages:

Conclusion

Excluded from selection

RugGear RG128 Mariner

Degree of protection: IP68
Battery: 1 400 mAh + spare 650 mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 48 KB (expandable up to)

Price: from 3 399 rubles

Dignity

High degree of moisture protection.
Capacious battery.
The minimum weight is only 127 grams.
Loud speaker.

disadvantages

"Mocking" amount of built-in memory.
Doesn't support 3G.

Vkworld New Stone V3

Degree of protection: IP68
Battery: 3000mAh
Support 2SIM: the phone supports 3 SIM
Camera: 2 megapixels
Memory: 64 MB (expandable up to 8 GB)

Price: from 2 333 rubles

A buyer who is not afraid to contact a brand little known in Russia will be in luck - he will be able to acquire a high-quality and functional New Stone V3 device at a minimal price. Despite the fact that this cell phone is cheaper than other participants in our rating, its characteristics are much higher.

Dignity

Capacious battery.
Support for 3 SIM cards.
Loud speaker.
Waterproof - the device will withstand up to 30 minutes under water.
Attractive price.

disadvantages

The absence of Russian stores on the windows.

DEXP Larus P4

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 1,700mAh
Support 2SIM: there is
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 4MB (expandable up to 32GB)

Price: from 2 389 rubles

Dignity

Good battery life.
Reasonable price.
Support for flash card with large memory capacity. MicroSD 32 GB, not every device from our top "digest".

disadvantages

Weak camera.
Minimum built-in memory.

SENSEIT P3

Degree of protection: IP67, MIL-STD-810
Battery: 1200mAh
Support 2SIM: No
Camera: 3.2 megapixels
Memory: 32MB (expandable up to 16GB)

Price: from 5 489 rubles

Dignity

Great build.
MIL-STD-810 certified.
Good camera for a featurephone

disadvantages

The device cannot be called compact - the body is rather thick.
Minimum memory - you can't do without a flash drive.

Runbo x1

Degree of protection: IP67
Battery: 2 200 mAh
Support 2SIM: No
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Memory: 4 GB

Price: from 9 900 rubles

The reader may have a very reasonable question: why is the X1 feature phone so expensive if its technical characteristics are at the same level as other, much cheaper devices? The thing is that the X1 is capable of working as a full-fledged walkie-talkie in the civilian frequency range (400 - 470 MHz) - the range of the receiver of the device from Runbo reaches 5 kilometers. Through X1, you can communicate not only with similar mobile devices, but also with "real" radios.

Runbo's phone has other interesting features as well. In particular, this is the only secure phone that can work in CDMA networks - not only in GSM.

Dignity

Lots of built-in memory.
Walkie-talkie function.
The presence of a convenient clip that allows you to securely fasten the phone to the belt.

disadvantages

An impressive price.
Lack of a slot for a flash card.

Review of unkillable IP68 phones with powerful batteries: flagships and not only

Modern man cannot imagine life without mobile phone... Just a couple of decades ago, they only began to enter our life, and no one could imagine how firmly they will enter our life. A modern telephone is a real computer with its own operating system and many useful programs... Among the phones, various categories began to stand out depending on their purpose and set of functions. For example, camera phones have high-quality cameras and software necessary for processing photos directly on mobile device... There are flagships in which manufacturers are implementing their latest developments. Budget models are produced for the general population. Phone models with powerful battery received the name of centenarians. There is another category of so-called non-kill IP68 phones. They are protected from dust and moisture inside the case, and also withstand shock and falls. Today we are going to take a look at indestructible phones with a powerful battery.

The IP standard regulates the level of protection of the device. That is, it is applicable not only to telephones, but now they are the ones we are interested in. For example, an IP68 phone. What does this mean? The first number in the code indicates the level of protection against ingress of solid particles inside the phone. The second number shows the level of protection against moisture penetration into the housing.

Below are the different levels of IP protection against particulate matter:

IP0x. No protection;
IP1x. Protection against particles exceeding 50 millimeters. Comparable to touching with hands;
IP2x. Protection against particles over 12 millimeters. Comparable to finger pressing;
IP3x. 2.5mm protection;
IP4x. Particles 1 millimeter;
IP5x. Dust protection;
IP6x. Complete protection against dust ingress into the case.

The following list shows the IP levels of moisture ingress protection:

IPx0. No protection;
IPx1. There is protection against liquid drops falling vertically;
IPx2. From splashes at an angle of up to 15 degrees;
IPx3. The same with an angle of 60 degrees;
IPx4. From any splashing water;
IPx5. Protection of water flow from any direction;
IPx6. Protection against strong water jets;
IPx7. Protection against water ingress during short-term immersion to a depth of 1 meter;
IPx8. Protection when immersed at a depth of more than 1 meter for a long time.

The most popular rugged phones are IP67 and IP68. In this review, we will be looking at indestructible IP68 phones.

They received the epithet "unkillable" not by chance. The standard implies complete protection against dust entering the case. In addition, these IP68 models can be submerged deeper than 10 meters. This will not harm the phone's interior.

Such phones will be useful for tourists and extremists who go on hikes for a long time far from civilization. They are also suitable for rescuers, military personnel and other specialists who, by the nature of their work, face extreme conditions.

But the priority in this review for us will be not only the security of the smartphone, but also the capacity of its battery. So, the models presented below with a powerful battery are not only "indestructible", but also "long-livers". Some of them are true flagships of their niche.

Review of IP68 phones with a powerful battery

The phone got its name after the famous sports car. The body of a small thickness of this indestructible device is sheathed with metal. The battery is not particularly powerful, but 2500 mAh is not bad for such a device.

To lengthen the time autonomous work smartphone, the developers have implemented in it a special system for spending battery power. As for the rest of the characteristics, there is nothing outstanding about them. The heart of the "iron" component is represented by a quad-core processor operating at a frequency of 1500 MHz.

The phone is equipped with a screen with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. The camera of the device has a matrix of 8 megapixels.

The BV5000 is proudly called the flagship of the BlackView phone line. True, this manufacturer is little known outside of China. But in general, this protected device may be of interest to our readers, since it has a powerful battery.

The phone is made in black and orange tones and is positioned by BlackView exactly as an unbreakable IP68 flagship with a powerful battery. Among the components, software and the additional functions of the BV5000 there is nothing to highlight. But the flagship has a powerful battery with a capacity of 4780 mAh. Even with a load of medium intensity, the smartphone will work offline for 3-4 days.

The XP3300 Force smartphone was announced back in 2011. Sonim is the leader in unkillable phones. The phone can be found in retail at a price of about 30 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer receives an IP68 protection class. This device is allowed to swim. And quite long and deep. At a depth of 2 meters, it can stay for about an hour without any negative consequences.

Phone from Sonim is backed by a 3-year warranty, and the display is protected by glass Gorilla Glass... It is also worth mentioning the presence of a 1700 mAh battery.

If it were a smartphone, it would be an average battery. But for the push-button XP3300 Force it is a powerful battery. In the talk mode it will last a day, and in the standby mode up to 800 hours.

The core of the Sonim XP3300 Force hardware is the MediaTek MT6235 CPU. This processor is very popular among Chinese manufacturers smartphones. The display of the unbreakable IP68 device has a diagonal of 2 inches and a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels. There is a 2 megapixel camera and a slot for micro SD cards up to 16 gigabytes. In the presence of modules GPRS / EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS, and among the bonuses there is an FM radio. As already mentioned, there is a powerful 1700 mAh battery for such a model. Dimensions are 60 x 126 x 25 millimeters and weighs 185 grams.

It should be noted that there is a version of this XP1300 FORCE without a camera and GPS on sale. At the same time, the price is very attractive (15 thousand rubles) since this is not a flagship. There should also be a modification with an NFC module called XP1301 Core NFC.

Another indestructible phone that received the "car" name. Of course, nothing to do with famous manufacturer Smartphone does not have cars. It's just that the manufacturer of this device with IP68 protection decided to make such a marketing ploy.

The phone has a number of functions designed for easier handling and a powerful battery. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh. Taking into account the economical consumption of the battery, the phone has an excellent battery life. IP68 protection allows the battery to withstand all kinds of external influences.

Unkillable phone H6 of IP68 standard, which received a "car" prefix in the name. It has the same rectangular design as the famous SUV. In addition, it has a powerful battery to match the Hummer engine. The capacity of the rechargeable battery is 3500 mAh.

However, there are also weaknesses. For example, a manufacturer can be blamed for a weak processor. As a result, the performance of the Hummer H6 is significantly lower than it could be. For example, users write reviews that they cannot run modern games and heavy applications normally. But IP68 protection and a powerful battery remedy the situation.

Another flagship in the category of unkillable phones. It entered the market in 2012. The face of this device is a display with a diagonal of 2 inches and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The camera has a 2 megapixel sensor. To expand internal memory the device has a micro SD slot with support for cards up to 16 GB.

Supported work with one SIM card... This IP68 rugged phone has a radio module FM, Bluetooth, 3G GPS, GPRS / EDGE.

The Sonim XP5300 Force 3G also boasts a powerful battery. Its capacity is 1950 mAh. For a device with such a level of energy consumption and display size, this is a very powerful battery. The battery provides up to 22 hours of talk time (2G) and standby time up to 1500 hours.

The dimensions of the phone are 60 x 126 x 25 millimeters and weighs 185 grams. The cost of this indestructible device lies within 30 thousand rubles.

A modification of the Sonim Land Rover S2 with 3G support costs several thousand more. Plus, it has a more powerful battery and an iconic SUV design.