Top 5 Rugged, Waterproof and Shock-Proof Outdoor Smartphones
As mobile rather than desktop computing becomes the norm for many dynamic entrepreneurs and rapidly growing small-businesses, technology devices are having to become more head-wearing to survive the demands of modern life. Smart-phones must be able to survive being regularly dropped onto hard surfaces and increasingly they need to be able to survive the elements, particularly rain and water, since the typical fast-moving entrepreneur and business person is always on, and needs the flexibility to do business anywhere. That’s why we a seeing a new breed of water and shock resistant mobile devices hitting the market-place. I’ve outlined 5 of the best below, the first of which includes the thermal imaging, which is bleeding edge technology.
This is a first of a kind product. Caterpillar have produced the very first thermal imaging Smartphone.
It contains Flir’s exclusive MSX technology which enables you to in depth retroactively pinpoint temperature in an image. It’s waterproof to an amazing 5 metres for up to 1 hour.
It can take underwater photographs and video, and the screen can be operated with gloves and a wet finger.
It will survive a 1.8 metre drop. It’s high end, retailing at over £500 on Amazon. Click to view it now.
If you don’t need thermal imaging but still want a high end Caterpilla phone, try this.
Its waterproof up to 2 metres for 60 minutes, shock and drop proof, and sports 44 days standby time and 38 hours talk time.
It is still quite pricey, but its high quality and you’ll likely be able to buy this on Amazon for around £300. It’s getting 4.0 out of 5 star reviews on Amazon. Click here to view on Amazon.
3.CAT PHONES S31 Rugged Dual-SIM Smartphone, (16GB, 4.7 Inch Super Bright HD-Display, Android, 8MP Camera, 4000 mAh Battery, SIM Free, Dust and Waterproof)This rugged phone 4 out of 5 star reviews from Amazon from 37 reviews. Its watertight and shockproof. Built tough, with 4000 mAh battery
Dust proof and drop proof – to 1.8M
Waterproof – to 1.2M for 35 minutes
8MP rear camera works underwater
Corning Gorilla scratch-resistant glass, Auto wet finger and glove supportIts very affordable, coming at at about £200 on Amazon.
This android phone (9.0) comes with a decent screen size. 6.21 inch AMOLED screen. Shatter-Resistance, Waterproof, Dustproof. It is of course waterproof, down to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes, and shockproof and retails at around £260.00 on Amazon. 16MP Dual Rear Camera. This rugged phone average 4 out 5 stars based on 143 reviews on Amazon.
5.Ulefone 4G Rugged Smartphone -Armor 6E,NFC, IP68 Waterproof 6.2 Inch 19:9 FHD 4GB + 64GB 5000mAh Android 9 with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Global Frequency SIM Free Mobile Phone Unlocked Phone (Black)Retailing at around £200 this rugged, waterproof and shock-proof smart-phone should satisfy the mobile worker’s need for a robust smart-phone at a fair price.4GB RAM, 64GB ROM , Dual-SIM, Global Frequency Bands. It’s also resistant to pressure, heat and cold. 6.2 inch 19:9 FHD+ Sensitive Notch Screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 – Android 9.0 Pie. 5000mAh Big Battery,9V 2A Fast Charge,QI 10W Wireless Charge – An Outstanding 440hr standby and 25hr talktime is provided by the lithium polymer power.
It’s has 4 out of 5 star reviews from 27 ratings. Click here to view it on Amazon now.
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