More than half of smartphones fail as a result of a fall or water getting into the case, and often repairs do not save the gadget. From such a sad fate, unfortunately, even the most expensive flagship devices. What to do if you want to keep your phone safe and sound for as long as possible, or if you often have to go on business trips and travel, where dust and moisture are normal? It is better to pay attention to special devices that can withstand falls and survive several minutes under water. We have selected the best rugged smartphones of 2017 to make your choice easier.

To start a few words about what is a secure smartphone. Outwardly, it is easy to distinguish it from ordinary gadgets by its powerful overall body with a metal frame and rubber pads. All such devices are certain class protection Ingress Protection Rating, orIP. After the letters IP come two digits: first– the level of protection against dust and dirt, second- level of protection against water ingress, where 0 - no protection, and 8 - the maximum level of protection. The table provides complete and visual information.

It turns out that secure smartphonesIP68 andIP67 are the most reliable devices, and it is this level of protection that you should focus on if you need a gadget that “does not speak in fire and does not sink in water”, which can be taken with you anywhere without worrying about its safety. These phones will survive a 2m drop and be submerged in 1m of water for 30 minutes.

As for performance, screen parameters and cameras, they are often average and quite sufficient to perform the vast majority of tasks. It is worth paying attention to battery capacity, because smartphones of this kind suggest that its owner can remain without access to electricity for a long time. Well, now let's go directly to review of the most interesting models. We considered dozens of options, and chose best rugged smartphones on the market in 2016/2017, with different possibilities and in different price categories.

This device is positioned as a tourist one, and you can take it on any trips, hikes, to the beach, to work, where there is dust, moisture, etc. The feature of this rugged smartphone is the presence of a walkie-talkie, which operates at frequencies of 400-470 MHz, power 1 watt. In addition, the manufacturer has provided support a decent number of communication standards, as well as a mass of sensors and useful features . In addition to the standard flashlight and IR port, this device has altimeter, thermometer and barometer. Another important point– duration of work: 6000 mAh battery allows the device to be 950 hours of standby time or 22 hours of talk time.

In other respects, the smartphone is average, but will cope with all the typical tasks of an ordinary user. The rubberized case provides the gadget with maximum durability. In terms of parameters, this perhaps the best secure smartphone.

Runbo F1 32Gb

This is the most powerful rugged smartphone, or at least one of them. The manufacturer provided the device with a strong rubberized case with a maximum degree of protection and the ability to easily carry temperatures in the range from -20 to +60 0 С. Naturally, the screen covers the glass Gorilla Glass 3 and the battery provides long time battery life. The manufacturer did not stint on the filling: the smartphone pleases decent performance, a sufficient supply of RAM, a large screen withFull HDresolution and a pixel density of 401 ppi, good cameras and complete package contemporary wireless technologies. You can only complain about a slightly muffled sound from the speaker and the price.

Conquest S6 OCTA

Another excellent rugged smartphone with powerful battery from Conquest. It has a filling anywhere: a decent processor, a good supply of RAM and main memory. The screen and cameras are average, and the battery lasts 720 hours standby or 30 hours of talk time.

The level of protection of the phone is maximum, the case has metal inserts, and the set also has interchangeable panels. The gadget will withstand serious drops, and glass is used to protect the screen Gorilla Glass 3 . In addition, there is the possibility of operation with gloves. The gadget has practically no drawbacks, except for its dimensions, but this is a minus of all such devices.

Blackview BV6000

Such a productive filling in a secure phone is rare, and at such a tempting price, it’s a luxury at all. In terms of price and quality, this is undoubtedly the best secure smartphone. of all currently in existence. One glance is enough to understand that you have a solid device in front of you. The case is made of metal, polycarbonate and fiberglass, there are powerful bolts, a reliable frame and strong plugs. The case is pleasant to the touch, and due to a diagonal of 4.7 inches, the device turned out to be a little more compact than its competitors, which is good news. Numerous experiments on watering and wallowing in mud have been successfully passed by the gadget.

Praise the device is worth for great screen, covered with protective glass, a good battery and powerful stuffing. Just think! 8-core processor and 3 GB of RAM! Yes, this is more than enough to complete all tasks, and all this at the best possible price.

Runbo X6 LTE

An excellent and reliable device in a rugged case. There is built-in radio with a transmitter power of 2 W, magnetic sensor, barometer, thermometer and laser pointer . The smartphone is perfectly protected from impacts, as can be seen from its impressive appearance. It is worth noting that even for the category of secure smartphones, this device is somewhat heavy and overall. The manufacturer prudently completes the device with a screwdriver so that, if necessary, the case can be disassembled without problems. In addition to its strength and indestructibility, the device boasts good battery, great screenFull HDresolution and good cameras. If such a device inadvertently falls out of your pocket, you don’t have to worry - it will remain safe and sound. If you look for flaws, you can find fault with the processor, but the one used is enough to solve most standard tasks.

Blackview BV5000

• protection IP 65/67;
• Quad-core processor 1 GHz;
• screen 5 inches, resolution 1280*720;
• battery 5000 mAh;
• cameras 8 and 2 MP;
• weight 145 g;
• the price is about $115.

Buy a secure smartphone and not go broke? Then Blackview BV5000 is exactly for you! The model is also great for those who still can not exactly understand whether such a bulky phone will be easy to use. Interestingly, the manufacturer does not specify the level of protection of the smartphone, the sellers indicate IP67, although in fact the level of protection is somewhat lower. Plug, rubber gasket and rugged body tell us that the device is not afraid of dust. Some even forget the nails with this device, leave it for a decent time under water, and functionality is not lost, while others complain that the gadget was damaged when dropped. The obvious advantages include excellent autonomy, all other parameters are implemented at an average level, which will be enough for most users.

Caterpillar S60

Before us the world's first smartphone with a thermal imager! The FLIR thermal camera is used here, which, of course, is useful only to a narrow circle of people for whom it is intended. this device. What's more, the durability and protection is enough to withstand drops from a height of 1.8 m and dive underwater to a depth of 5 m. Add to all this a metal frame and a textured back panel, the screen is protected by glass Corning Gorilla glass 4.

thermal camera determines the temperature of objects at a distance of up to 30 meters. It will be useful to several categories of users: rescuers, firefighters, builders, as well as those who deal with thermal insulation of buildings and repair of equipment to identify heat leaks.

As for the rest of the parameters, the smartphone received an excellent filling, good screen(pixel density over 300 ppi) and decent cameras, but the battery could be more powerful.

HOMTOM HT20

• protection IP 68;
• Quad-core processor 1.3 GHz;
• RAM 2 GB, main 16 GB;
• battery 3500 mAh;
• cameras 13 and 5 MP;
• weight 190 g;
• the price is about $120.

This inexpensive secure smartphone, novelty on the modern market, has reduced the distance between ordinary and indestructible smartphones to the maximum. The gadget turned out to be not as bulky and heavy as some competitors, but at the same time quite durable. The manufacturer provided the gadget with a monolithic body, steel frames, soft plastic and anti-dust filters. To all this, it is worth adding the presence of a protective glass. Experiments prove that the smartphone endures the impact of dust and moisture steadfastly, without losing a bit of integrity and functionality.

Among other advantages, it is worth noting the presence fingerprint scanner, a good battery for a not so demanding stuff, and an excellent screen, and all this at a very attractive price. By the way, you can buy this secure smartphone directly in Chinese online stores, and then its cost will be even more attractive.

teXet X-driver Quad TM-4082R

• protection IP 68;
• Quad-core processor 1.3 GHz;
• screen 4 inches, resolution 800 * 480;
• battery 3100 mAh;
• cameras 8 and 1.3 MP;
• weight 261 g;
• the price is about $140.

Inexpensive device from domestic manufacturer . Suitable for those users who need a secure device that will be used for calls, orientation, and simple applications, because you should not expect much from this phone. But the owner of this device receives a device perfectly protected from moisture and dust with good autonomy, durable glass, and even a carbine with a compass to boot. For your money, a great option.

Ginzzu RS94 DUAL

• protection IP 68;
• Quad-core processor 1.2 GHz;
• RAM 1 GB, main 8 GB;
• screen 4.7 inches, resolution 1280 * 720;
• battery 4000 mAh;
• cameras 8 and 2 MP;
• weight 275 g;
• the price is about $210.

Smartphone SUV, which appearance resembles a construction tool, and weighs a little less. The body consists of aluminum frames and plastic lining. Falls and dives are not terrible for such a gadget. For not the most high price the user acquires not only a good secure smartphone, but also a fairly functional and productive gadget with a good margin of autonomy.

Neither more nor less - the most sophisticated shockproof smartphone in the world. Just like Xiaomi did trendy smartphones with a capacious battery, Motorola was the first to create a prestigious rugged smartphone in a conventional model.

The experiment began with the 2015 Moto X Force. At that time, the model was super-top, with one main difference from competitors - a screen covered with several layers of protective plates. All other characteristics of the armored Moto were typical for flagships, and the stupid Snapdragon processor 810, and cheap cameras were inferior to the creations of Samsung and Apple, but the X Force was far from a budget-friendly device that was incredibly difficult to break, and due to this became a cult

mobile phone (as opposed to shame and disgrace in the form of the reincarnation of Nokia 3310). Therefore, it is not surprising that Motorola released a rugged model for the Z-series in 2016.

The new time, unfortunately, dictates new trends, so the secure smartphone has become a little more “glamourous” to please more buyers. There are a lot more vulnerable spots for scratches on the case, and the fingerprint scanner on the front panel is now easy to “beat off” instead of the screen if the smartphone lands badly. The camera on the rear panel sticks out of the case with a large round glass - a protective "armor" is not supposed to be for it, because, according to Motorola's idea, buyers will attach modules to the back cover. And because of the “you need to do it like Apple” complexes, Motorola removed the standard headphone jack - connect, they say, a headset through an adapter or directly to USB Type-C.

Therefore, in terms of the ratio of strength and “bells and whistles”, the old Moto X Force looks preferable, but only in the “zetka” you will get a modern and very fast processor Snapdragon, a cool AMOLED display with Quad HD resolution, a capacious battery and modern high-quality cameras. And all this in the thinnest, by the standards of secure smartphones, a 7 mm thick case, just like your iPhone 7!

But for this combination you have to pay, and foreign stores and in large sizes new moto Z Force will cost from 35 to 45 thousand rubles and is unlikely to get cheaper. In any case, we recommend it to anyone who wants the coolest mobile phone that is guaranteed not to break after falling out of their hands on concrete.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active - macho flagship in camouflage

Samsung has time everywhere, and Koreans also pay attention to the class of secure phones. Ever since the Galaxy S5, Korean flagships have received tuned versions with water protection. The Galaxy S7, which is still relevant today, has also become an “SUV”, but only in its flat (without curved display) versions. Yes, and with a battery capacity of 4000 mAh, that is, with the main drawback of the regular S7 corrected.

The level of water protection in the smartphone is the same as in “just Galaxy S7” - according to the IP68 certificate (it will survive half an hour under water at a depth of up to 1.5 meters without any problems). But the case of the smartphone is now not glossy and not rectangular in Korean, so those who are annoyed by Samsung's "blurred" forms will like it. And most importantly, in such a body kit, the S7 is protected according to the military standard MIL-STD-810G, that is, it is not afraid of exposure to high and low temperatures, extreme shaking and dust, and even without consequences, it will transfer a fall from one and a half meters to a flat surface.

samsung galaxy S7 Active

True, it is far from being armored as severely as Motorola's Force-series. The display is covered with plastic, under which the same Gorilla Glass protective glass is hidden. Therefore, it is better not to drop the smartphone "for fun", as the owners of X Force like to do.

There are no spare parts for the outlandish model anywhere, they sell it only in the USA exclusively from the AT&T operator, the firmware from the “simple” Galaxy S7 is not suitable, the Russian language has to be installed by “workarounds”, and buying a smartphone abroad will cost about 35 thousand rubles. Not so cheap as for a smartphone, we assume, without a guarantee, which, moreover, still needs to be adapted to work in Russia. But this is a real Galaxy S7 with its cool camera, the most AMOLED display, the flagship and very high-quality stuffing. There is simply no other equally prestigious rugged smartphone.

Blackview BV7000 Pro - cheap and fancy

Every smartphone, in addition to its basic characteristics, has the so-called "moral strength". It lies in the fact that you will a priori treat a mobile phone worth 40–50 thousand rubles more carefully than with a budget model - you won’t talk on the flagship in a dusty place, wrap it up glass smartphone in a cheap case from Aliexpress and filthy films. In general, you will make futile attempts to keep an expensive mobile phone, even to the detriment of the freedom to use it.

This makes sense if you are a geek who uses the stuffing of an obscenely expensive model to its fullest. But why "protect yourself" and spend huge amounts of money if you just need a modern, in moderation fast smartphone for a bit of everything? It’s enough just not to be a “mobile photographer” and look around a bit to pick up a quite fast and inexpensive Chinese phone, which, moreover, will not be a pity beyond measure.

Among the protected models, the Blackview BV7000 Pro looks like a sensible option - one of the newest and most technically advanced protected “Chinese”. Water protection class IP68, durable protective glass, which, although it will not save you from falling from a great height, will not crack from medium-intensity impacts. In general, the smartphone is not completely indestructible, but very strong.

Blackview BV7000 Pro

And salt lies in the ratio of characteristics and price. For 11 thousand rubles you get a faceted model with metal inserts, a Full HD display, a quite intelligent MT6750T processor (do not be alarmed - this is a “reinvented” MT6753) even with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage + microSD slot and 3500 mAh with a five-inch diagonal display. The specs look decent even without the premium for water resistance and partial shock resistance.

Flaws? Mediocre cameras (not horror-horror, but like in smartphones costing 6-7 thousand in Russia), unpredictable build quality from copy to copy and almost no manufacturer support. That is, the "glitches" of the firmware are the problems of customers, and not the motivation for releasing an update over the air.

Blackview BV7000 Pro

But the smartphone is cheap, fancy and secure - competitors are either noticeably more expensive or full of old hardware, and also not buggy. Do not expect that you will come across a completely problem-free BV7000 Pro, but if you have experience in disputes on Aliexpress (to knock out a discount from the seller for shortcomings) and without pathos “everything that worse than an iPhone- scrap metal" can be taken.

But seriously, the Chinese brand AGM produces smartphones, as they say, for a week without a year, but does not look like another “scumbag” manufacturer. Normal (not cool, but normal) stuffing for your money, and not quite Chinese price. In short, the realities are as follows:

• Snapdragon 617- today it has turned into a Snapdragon 430 state employee. Eight leisurely cores.
• 4/64 GB of memory. Solid, especially against the background of crafts with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB on internal storage in official retail.
• 5.5" Full HD AMOLED display. Excellent considering the price.
• 5400 mAh in battery. We recall the efficiency of the display and rejoice. Find out what the smartphone supports fast charging Qualcomm Quick charge 3.0 and rejoice again.
• double rear camera. Bad dual camera, worse than Redmi Pro. That is, an additional sensor is needed only for post-processing, in order to slightly improve the picture. But the automation is blunt, and high-quality pictures are obtained only on a very sunny day.
• Fingerprint's scanner.Thank you for being alive, as they say.

Everything else is so-so. Android 5.1 (yes, in 2017), although the Chinese promise to upgrade to Android 7.0, the speaker is of poor quality, the system is periodically overcome by “glitches” and freezes for no particular reason. But there is water protection (IP68), the case is durable, autonomy is good. Whether to pay 16 thousand rubles for such joy is an open question. There are practically no alternatives to the "X-first" with equally good characteristics "on paper". And the reliability of both AGM and its Chinese counterparts is dubious.

Reference:
The degree of protection against water is determined by the IPxx standard.
IP67 - the smartphone will withstand short-term immersion to a depth of 1 m.
IP68 - will withstand immersion to a depth of more than 1 m for 30 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018): IP68

Starting with 2017 models, all Galaxy A series smartphones are IP68 waterproof. The 2018 Samsung Galaxy A8 is one of the latest models, with very narrow bezels and a widescreen AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The body of the gadget is glass, so you shouldn't drop it (except in water).

The main feature of the A8, oddly enough, is not moisture protection, but cool selfie cameras. There are two of them, with matrices of 16 and 8 MP. The smartphone can take cool portraits, clearly separate foreground from the back and blur the background. Otherwise, the filling is standard: 4/32 GB of memory and proprietary samsung processor Exynos 7885.

CAT S30 Black: IP68

Not a single selection of secure smartphones is complete without a model from Caterpillar - the manufacturer is famous for its tenacious gadgets. In essence, everything Smartphones more or less protected from water. One of the most available models- CAT S30, - protected by IP68, that is, it can withstand immersion to a meter depth for 30 minutes. Rain and spilled liquids are also not terrible for the smartphone.

The performance characteristics of the gadget are modest - a small 4.5-inch screen, a camera of only 5 MP, an old Snapdragon 210 processor and 1 GB of RAM. The model is not new, but worth the money. In the end, for CAT, the main thing is not performance, but security. The gadget, by the way, is also shockproof - if it falls into a puddle from a great height, it will still survive.

Smartphone LG G7 ThinQ 64GB: IP68

It seems to be fashionable to make waterproof flagships now, and we are with both hands for this trend. That's top model LG G7 ThinQ can spend at least half an hour underwater. The gadget has a large and bright screen, powerful stuffing in the form of Snapdragon 845 and cool camera- one of the best in its price category.

The camera of the smartphone is “smart” – an AI-based system helps it process photos, which recognizes various scenarios in the picture. The model has two matrices (16 and 8 MP), there is a standard and a wide-angle lens: you can shoot with a fisheye effect and take wide group photos. By the way, the smartphone has separate button to activate Google Assistant. We doubt its necessity, but it will most likely not interfere with you. Read more about the smartphone in.

HTC U12 Plus: IP68

Like the previous model U11, the flagship HTC U12 Plus received full moisture protection. Over the design of the smartphone obviously tried: the case is glass, with unusual overflows. We have already tested the gadget, and most of all we liked its camera. The pictures are of high quality even in poor lighting conditions, and not every model is capable of this.

As befits a flagship, the smartphone has a large amount of RAM (6 GB) and powerful processor(Snapdragon 845). However, the manufacturer stinted on capacious battery and put a 3000 mAh battery in the HTC U12 Plus. With active use of the smartphone is barely enough for a full day.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: IP68

All Galaxy smartphones S from S7 are IP68 protected. Fresh Galaxy flagship The S9 Plus is no exception. Full Review gadget can be found.

The main features of the model are variable aperture cameras, Super-Slow-Motion video, animated Emoji and Dex mode with which you can turn your smartphone into desktop computer. The power of the model is top-end: the gadget is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and runs on Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845 (depending on the sales region).

Apple iPhone 8: IP67

After iPhone 7 everything Apple smartphones received moisture protection IP67. New gadgets, starting with the iPhone Xs, are even better protected - according to IP68. For the selection, we chose the “middle” model that is still popular on the market - the iPhone 8.

Of course, for 45,000 rubles you can find a more powerful and newer gadget, but all iPhone fans have long come to terms with their price and are ready to pay for a perfectly optimized system. The eighth model has a large, but not wide screen, there is NFC, good camera with a 12 MP matrix and - most importantly - iOS on board.

Enduring heavy rain, diving into the sea or climbing Elbrus is not a problem. Protected devices will go through fire and water with you, show you the way, measure altitude, temperature, pressure and record FULL HD video. They will not run out of battery and scratch the screen - you can definitely rely on them. We present the top ten.

10th place - Rugged Phone No.1 A9

Let's start with the most severe model. Translated from English - secure phone number 1. No extra bells and whistles, only the most necessary - powerful battery, a bright flashlight, 2 SIM cards and a waterproof armored body.

Sometimes this device is called a flashlight with a built-in telephone. Light is really good. It has 3 modes of operation: strong, medium and strobe. The flashlight works even when the phone is turned off.

Despite all the brevity, there is a 3 Mpix rear camera, Bluetooth and an Internet browser.

IP-67 means that the device is completely dustproof, withstands continuous immersion in water to a depth of 1 m, pressure of 400 kg, temperature changes and chemicals, and is resistant to drops from 3 m. The display is protected by armored plastic.

Let's try to freeze this phone:

9th place - Land Rover F8 Mega Power

Compared to the previous model, Land Rover has the same features, except for the battery. Its capacity is 8800 mAh, which is twice as much. In addition, the battery can be removed and used as external battery. The degree of protection also remains IP-67. Bright led flashlight over 300 lumens.

8th place - Land Rover Discovery A16 PTT

The name of the phone of this model is translated as "opening". It has the maximum degree of protection against the ingress of dust and water. Important is the presence of a built-in walkie-talkie, the range of which reaches 10 km. With it, indeed, you can make discoveries.

More powerful and you can't imagine - IP68 - the highest degree of security of the existing ones according to the "Ingress Protection Rating". It is waterproof and shockproof. The screen is armored with 1.5 mm thick plastic.

Walkie-talkie (PTT). The radio is switched on both by the main and background. In addition to the included antenna, you can connect external antenna. There is a sealing ring against leaks for the antenna and a plug. You can mention the possibility of distributing your own energy to any gadgets. Powerful flashlight and 2 Mpix camera.

7th place - Jeep F605

The seventh line of our chart is occupied by a rugged smartphone with a powerful 12000 mAh battery, two cameras, maximum protection and tempered glass. In addition, useful built-in sensors appear in it.

Built-in sensors:

• Accelerometer
• direction sensor
• distance sensor
• Orientation sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Light sensor
• Electronic magnetic compass

Let's try to bury the Jeep F605 in wet sand:

6th place - Land Rover N2 PTT

Push-button 4-core telephone on Android based 6.0 is ahead of the smartphone in our ranking and completes the line of rugged push-button phones. There is a built-in walkie-talkie, 2 SIM cards, two cameras and iP68 maximum protection on board. Connectors for charging and headphones are protected by tight rubber plugs.

Functions:

• Possibility of distributing own energy to other devices
• Communication function
• Email
• Google Maps
• Twitter, facebook
• Built-in walkie-talkie
• magnetic compass
• Barometer
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer

5th place - Blackview BV6000 Octa Core LTE

Let's move on to the top five in the field of secure devices. We give fifth place to a smartphone based on Android 6.0 with the latest 64-bit 8-core processor and NFC module. Before us, indeed, is a powerful beast on modern hardware!

Appearance deserves special attention. The sides are made of metal, and on the left there are three convenient buttons: camera, mobile radio and SOS. When SOS is pressed, SMS with your coordinates are sent to pre-set numbers.

The IP68 inscription on the body speaks for itself. It will withstand prolonged immersion in water, drops, pressure, temperature and chemicals. Maximum tightness of the phone due to the built-in battery.

• Rear camera 18Mpix
• Record FULL HD video 1920x1080
• Front-camera 8Mpix

Video of Blackview taking a cement bath:

4th place - Land Rover V16 LTE Quad Core (XP8800)

Another representative of Land Rover is on the threshold of the prize troika. This is the world's first secure smartphone with a fingerprint scanner. Maximum protection iP68, running on new Android 6.0 and 13 Mpix camera. He can handle any off-road.

It is worth noting that the Land Rover brand line is very widely represented in the rugged phone market.

3rd place - Land Rover V1 Quad Core LTE

The novelty of 2016, in addition to the IP68 protection we know, receives an American military certificate against leaks and dust ingress into the device, as well as screen protection with DRAGON GLASS 5 shockproof glass. Deserved bronze.

US Army standard certification includes a wide range of equipment reliability testing. Among them:

• High/low temperatures
• Heatstroke
• Rain
• Fall, mechanical shock
• Vibration
• Sand and dust
• Pressure

Key Features:

• Completely sealed housing
• Three degrees of protection
• Built-in battery
• Support 4G, GLONASS
• Diagonal13 cm
• 64-bit 4-core processor with operating Android system 5.1 Lollipop

2nd place - Land Rover M16 Extreme Experience

The durable metal frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum is covered with heat-resistant plastic. You can work with it even at a depth of up to 5 meters. It will withstand a temperature range of 100 degrees - even to Africa, even to the Arctic.

• NFC, GPS and GLONASS
• Diagonal 18 cm
• Two cameras, 13.0 Mpix and 8.0 Mpix
• FULL HD 1080p video recording

1st place - Conquest Knight S8 Pro

The undisputed leader is the Conquest Knight S8. This is a real "SUV" among similar smartphones. Walkie-talkie, IP68, American military certificate, various sensors (including infrared) leave all competitors far behind.

When creating the phone, the features of the famous luxury armored personnel carrier Conquest Knight with enhanced protection from min. it shockproof phone with international IP68 protection class and US military certification.

The metal frame on the case additionally protects the display from falling onto a hard surface. A powerful radio is built in, operating at a distance of up to 10 km. The phone also added a connector for connecting to a docking station, and the ability to distribute power to other devices appeared.

What happens if you try to drill it:

Review of indestructible 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 lives, and no one could imagine how firmly they would enter our lives. Modern telephone- this is real computer with his operating system and many useful programs. Different categories began to stand out among phones, 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 implement their latest developments. Budget models issued to the general public. Models of phones with a powerful battery are called centenarians. There is another category, the so-called indestructible phones of the IP68 standard. They are protected from dust and moisture ingress into the case, and also withstand shocks and drops. Today we will look at indestructible phones with a powerful battery.

The IP standard defines the level of protection for a device. That is, it is applicable not only to phones, but now we are interested in them. For example, an IP68 phone. What does this mean? The first digit in the code indicates the level of protection against solid particles entering the phone. The second digit indicates the level of protection against moisture ingress into the case.

Below are different levels protection against solid particles according to the IP standard:

• IP0x. There is no protection;
• IP1x. Protection against particles exceeding 50 millimeters. Comparable to touching with hands;
• IP2x. Protection against particles over 12 millimeters. Comparable to finger tapping;
• IP3x. 2.5mm protection;
• IP4x. Particles 1 mm;
• IP5x. Dust protection;
• IP6x. Complete protection against dust ingress into the housing.

The following list shows the IP ratings for moisture ingress protection:

• IPx0. There is no protection;
• IPx1. There is protection against drops of liquid falling vertically;
• IPx2. From splashes at an angle up to 15 degrees;
• IPx3. The same with an angle of 60 degrees;
• IPx4. From any water splashes;
• IPx5. Protection of water flow from any direction;
• IPx6. Protection against strong water jet;
• 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 consider unkillable IP68 phones.

It is no coincidence that they received the epithet "indestructible". The standard implies full protection from dust getting into the case. In addition, these models of the IP68 standard can be submerged under water to a depth of more than 10 meters. It will not harm the inside of the phone.

Such phones will be useful for tourists and extreme people who go on hikes far from civilization for a long time. They are also suitable for rescuers, military and other professionals who, by the nature of their activities, are faced with 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-lived”. Some of them are real flagships of their niche.

Overview of IP68 phones with a powerful battery

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

To extend the battery life of the smartphone, the developers have implemented in it special system on battery consumption. As for the other characteristics, there is nothing outstanding in 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 resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The camera of the device has a matrix of 8 megapixels.

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

The phone is made in black and orange colors and BlackView is positioned precisely as an indestructible IP68 flagship with a powerful battery. Among accessories, software and additional features BV5000 has nothing to highlight. But the flagship has a powerful battery, the capacity of which is 4780 mAh. Even with a load of medium intensity, the smartphone will work in offline 3-4 days.

The XP3300 Force smartphone was announced back in 2011. Sonim is the leader in the indestructible phones segment. 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 unit 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.

The phone from Sonim is backed by a three-year warranty, and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass. It is also worth mentioning the presence of a battery with a capacity of 1700 mAh.

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

The basis of the hardware of the Sonim XP3300 Force is the MediaTek MT6235 CPU. This processor is very popular among Chinese manufacturers smartphones. The display of the IP68 indestructible 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. There are GPRS / EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS modules available, and among the bonuses there is an FM radio. As already mentioned, there is a powerful 1700 mAh battery for this model. Dimensions are 60 by 126 by 25 millimeters with a weight of 185 grams.

It should be noted that there is a version of this XP1300 FORCE device on sale without a camera and GPS. 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, which is called the XP1301 Core NFC.

Another indestructible phone that received the "automobile" name. Of course, the smartphone has nothing to do with a well-known car manufacturer. It's just that the manufacturer of this device with IP68 protection decided to make such a marketing ploy.

Your phone has a number of features designed to help you simple handling with it, and a powerful battery. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh. Given the economical battery consumption, the phone has excellent battery life. IP68 protection allows the battery to withstand different kind external influences.

Indestructible phone H6 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 battery capacity is 3500 mAh.

However, there is also weak sides. 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 normally modern games and heavy applications. But IP68 protection and a powerful battery make things right.

Another flagship in the category of indestructible 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 by 320 pixels. The camera has a 2 megapixel sensor. To expand the internal memory of the device, there is micro slot SD with support for cards up to 16 GB.

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

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

Phone dimensions are 60 by 126 by 25 millimeters with a weight of 185 grams. The cost of this indestructible device lies within 30 thousand rubles.

Modification of Sonim Land Rover S2 with 3G support costs several thousand more. In addition, it has a more powerful battery and a design inspired by the iconic SUV.