Here is why you should consider owning a rugged Android smartphone and enjoy the great outdoor activities with peace of mind.

Image of an Oukitel WP9 rugged android smartphone.

So, you have a smartphone? You can run all the applications you like and do just about anything? Well, you might think you are sorted but we want to tell you you probably deserve more.

Rugged smartphones are just like your typical android phone except there are several reasons to like this type compared to the typical phone you currently use.

Defining a rugged smartphone…

First, what is a rugged smartphone, or just a rugged phone?

A rugged smartphone is a specific type of toughened smartphone which is designed to be completely sealed within a durable housing to protect it against damage from, among other things, water, shock, dust, and vibration. Rugged smartphones are designed to survive extreme weather and temperatures, accidental damage, and rough handling; making them ideal for working outdoors, or in harsh environments, along with use during extreme sports, such as sailing, rock climbing, etc. Most rugged smartphones will have been tested to tough IP68 standards.

However, not all waterproof smartphones will be ruggedised.

This definition is straight off Wikipedia. By the way, we have an article on what IP68 is plus other ratings here.

You must be thinking, can my current phone do this? Probably not. It will probably break into pieces if you drop it from just 1m above ground on a hard surface. If you have this anxiety that your kid will drop your phone on a hard surface or in water, then you should certainly get a phones that does what every android smartphone will do except this one will give you peace of mind. You can let your kids watch YouTube Kids video without worrying about them dropping it.

Moreso, rugged smartphone usually come with a tank of a battery to last you days between charge depending on typical usage. You can conduct your Zoom meetings while relaxing in the great outdoors and watch videos with little worry on battery level suddenly dropping.

If you work in a typical harsh environment like mining, constructing and camping, this type of phone is for you. You won’t even need those phone covers as you do your work. Below we list some of the important reasons why you should consider getting yourself a rugged smartphone.

The 6 Reasons why you should consider owning a rugged smartphone:

rugged phones are tested against dust, water and other properties as per ratings such as IP68, IP69K and the military standard (MLT-STD-800) and hence are ideal for the outdoor and challenging environments.
They are resistant to high and low pressure.
They have a long lasting phone housing material, again dust and water proof.
They have relatively huge batteries to kill your battery anxiety, allowing you to do Zoom calls and work in the field for longer without needing to recharge the device.
They ordinarily come packed with engineering tools such as gradient, distance measuring etc and the SOS tools to alert emergency services in the event of accidents for campers/hikers.
You can easily use them with gloves!

What options do I have?

By the way, RuggedWorld Zimbabwe can help you choose the most relevant rugged phone model for your lifestyle. Check out the current range of models online and contact us for queries. We are stockists of brands such as Doogee, Oukitel, Ulephone, Cubot and Umdigi.

You can create an order on the site and we will contact you. Should you not find your desired make/model, we are always ready to assist you to get your dream phone.

Email: sales@ruggedworld.co.zw