WARNING: Beware of Cowboys selling “cheap” rugged phones
Some big rugged phones sites and TradeMe sellers are trying to flog-off phones that don’t work in rural areas, and which may not work anywhere once Vodafone and Spark switch off the 3G cellsites next year – and they’re lying to their customers about it, still promising “compatible with all NZ 3G/4G networks”.
To help you avoid being stung, we’ve compiled a database of all rugged phones and whether they are really compatible. Read more at the links
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra 16GB/1TB, Dimensity 9300+, Android 14
$1,699.00 – $2,099.00
FOR EXECUTIVE WARRIORS SEEKING WORK/LIFE BALANCE
the processing power of a Galaxy but tougher and lasts longer – stand out from the crowd
EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 days
ANTUTU SCORE: 2.3 million
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra – Flagship Power. Built Tough.
Meet the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra—the world’s first rugged phone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, clocking an incredible AnTuTu score over 2.3 million, rivaling the Samsung Galaxy S25 in raw performance. Whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or running AI-intensive apps, this beast handles it all without breaking a sweat.
But it’s not just about power—it’s about surviving the extremes. With a MIL‑STD‑810H build, IP68/IP69K certification, and a massive 10,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging, the Armor 28 Ultra is engineered for professionals, adventurers, and anyone who needs military-grade durability without sacrificing flagship performance.
Dual sim allows you to run work and private numbers in the same phone.
It boasts a stunning 6.67″ AMOLED display, dual-screen functionality, 1TB of blazing-fast UFS 4.0 storage, and next-gen night vision camera tech.
Why compromise? Get flagship speed and ultra-rugged protection in one unstoppable device.
Choose performance. Choose durability. Choose Armor 28 Ultra.
REVIEW (refers to Thermal version)
📱 Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra – Technical Specifications
🛠️ General
Model: Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra
OS: Android 15
Dimensions: 174.15 × 83.6 × 19.4 mm; Weight: 450 g
Color: Epic Black
💾 Memory & Storage
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X (expandable via virtual RAM up to another +16 GB)
Internal: 1 TB UFS 4.0
Micro‑SD: Expandable up to 2 TB
📱 Display
Main: 6.67″ 120 Hz AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400 px), 395 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus, up to 2200 nits peak
Rear Sub‑display: 1.04″ AMOLED, 340×340 px, 60 Hz, always-on display (for notifications, camera controls, etc.)
🔧 Performance
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4× Cortex‑X4 up to 3.4 GHz, 3× Cortex‑X4 up to 2.85 GHz, 4× Cortex‑A720 up to 2.0 GHz)
GPU: Immortalis‑G720, with hardware ray tracing
AI: Built-in MediaTek NPU 790; first rugged phone with generative AI engine
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery: 10,600 mAh Li‑Po; non‑removable
Wired Charging: 120 W fast charging (sealed Type‑C)
Wireless Charging: 50 W (Ulefone protocol)
Standby: Up to 576 h; Talk time: ~58 h
📸 Cameras
Rear Triple:
50 MP main – 1″ Sony IMX989 (ƒ/1.9)
64 MP night-vision – OV64B (NightElf 3.0)
50 MP ultrawide – Samsung JN1, 117° FOV
Front: 50 MP (Samsung JN1) selfie camera
Video: Rear supports up to 8K @ 30 fps; includes EIS
🌐 Connectivity
Network: Dual 5G/4G/3G/2G (both SIMs) VoLTE ready
Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi 7 support (dual-band)
Bluetooth: v5.4
NFC: Yes
GPS: Multi‑constellation
Other: USB‑C (3.2 Gen 2 – 10 Gbps), IR blaster, uSmart expansion port
🛡️ Ruggedness
Certifications: MIL‑STD‑810H, IP68/IP69K (2 m drop, 30 min submersion, dust‑proof)
Operating Temps: –30 °C to +55 °C
🎧 Audio & Sensors
Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, face unlock
Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, magnetometer, barometer etc. via sub‑display tools
Audio: Stereo speakers
🔥 Extras
Rugged AI Features: On-device AI toolkit, generative AI, cloud-assisted imaging
Sub-display functions: Manage notifications, camera, music, compass
Camera shortcut key: Physical key for quick shots
Thermal/Night vision: Non-thermal version has IR night vision; thermal version includes ThermoVue sensor (native ≈256×192 px)
| Choose warranty option | I am a trade buyer and I do not need any warranty/CGA, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Ultra 12 months warranty, I do not need the screen breakage warranty, just the Premium Supreme 24 months warranty, Yes, I need one free screen replacement if broken in first two years and 24 mth Premium Supreme warranty |
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CAMHAWK 4G Solar-powered camouflage security camera
Original price was: $299.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00.Add to cartTIRED OF MAILBOX AND SHED THEFTS?
Whether you need to catch a mailbox thief, monitor your driveway, remote farm shed or holiday home, the weatherproof CAMHAWK NZ/AU security camera is up for the job.
Solar-powered, so it won’t cost you $30 in new batteries each week, it instantly uploads to a cloud service (optional subscription) so you can monitor on your smartphone from anywhere in the world. Alternatively record images/video direct to a TF card (not included).
The CAMHAWK uses 4G mobile (SIM not included) which means it works wherever you have 4G cell signal.
Ideal for neighbourhood watch, easily camouflaged, no visible lights to give away the camera’s presence.
USER TIP: HD photos setting offers best visibility of number plates in combination with low data usage, video uses significantly more storage/data
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Blackview BV9300 Pro, 8GB+256GB, IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H, 6.7 inch Android 13 MediaTek Helio G99 Octa Core, 4G, NFC, OTG (Orange)
$699.00 – $969.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: G99
ANTUTU SPEED: 416,000In keeping with our policy of only selling phones that can be repaired in NZ, Blackview’s BV9300 Pro 4G replaces the BV8800 model, offering up to 24GB RAM and 256GB storage
Features
1. CPU: MediaTek Helio G99, octa-core, 2 x A76 2.2GHz + 6 x A55 2.0GHz
2. GPU: Arm Mali-G57 CM2
3. Operating System: Android 13
4. Sensor: Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, G-Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Magnetic, RGB, Air pressure sensor, NFC, fingerprint
5. Memory: 8GB(can expand plus 8GB virtual) RAM +256GB ROM / 12GB(can expand plus 12GB virtual) RAM +256GB ROM(optional)
6. Storage Extend: TF card up to 1TB (not included)
7. Sim-card Type: Dual SIM; Two Nano Card or Nano Card+TF Card
8. Charge & Earphone Port: Type-C
9. Cameras: 64MP main +8MP wide angle rear, 32MP front
10. Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac
11. BT: V5.2
12. Positioning: GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo
13. OTG: Yes
14. FM Radio: Yes
15. Battery: Polymer lithium ion battery
16. Capacity: 15080mAh
17. Charge Power: 11V 3A 33W
18. Dimensions: 184.6×85.6×22.8mm
19. Weight: About 524g
20. Protection: IP68/IP69K / MIL-STD-810H Waterproof Dustproof Shockproof -
Conquest S21 ATEX 5G rugged phone – Intrinsically Safe 8/128GB Dimensity 700, 48MP Sony camera, Dual VoLTE, 4400 mAh
$1,999.00 – $2,499.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: Dimensity 700
ANTUTU SPEED: 340,000CONQUEST rugged phones bring best-in-class technical specifications to the harshest environments with confidence and style. Highly rugged, elegant and portable, this rugged Android CONQUEST phone ensures safety, reliability and top performance in harsh environments. NOTE: this is the intrinsically-safe ATEX-certified model.
Cutting-Edge Design
Android 11
IP68 Waterproof Polymer
4400mAh large battery
SMART PA
5G Network
Camera: 32MP Front Camera(f/2.2) 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8) 8MP ultra wide-angle rear cameraHighly Ruggedized Rigid anodized aluminum body
Reinforced with protective rubber edges for extra protection
Extreme shock and scratch resistant Gorilla Glass®, glove compatibleOther features
USB-C Cable charging, Magnetic Cable charging,Magnetic Dock charging 2035 rated input power
2W waterproof speaker
FM (No headphones needed)
Platform: MT6873, Dimensity 700 2GHz Octa-Core -
Unihertz Tank 3 Rugged Phone, 200MP Camera, Night Vision, 23000 mAh battery, Android 13, Dimensity 8200, 16GB+512GB
$1,099.00 – $1,549.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: HELIO Dimensity 8200
ANTUTU SPEED: 940,000
Americans love the Unihertz Tank! It’s not for everyone – weighing half a kilo because of its massive battery it qualifies as a defensive weapon if you are walking down a dark alley – but it’s built like the proverbial for a reason.
Unihertz says you might get up to a hundred days between battery charges, although officially it’s just “more than a week”. Some heavy users say they get 30 days. The point is, if you need a big battery phone for work or play outdoors (hikes, fishing, hunting etc) this phone has a lot more stamina than an EV…no ‘range anxiety’ here.
The Unihertz Tank also has the most powerful torch ever built in to a smartphone (watch the review video in specs below).
Features
**Unleash the Power of Durability with the Unihertz Tank 3!**Meet the Unihertz Tank 3, the ultimate rugged smartphone designed to withstand the toughest environments while delivering top-notch performance. With its **6.79-inch FHD display** and **120Hz refresh rate**, every visual experience is smooth and immersive, perfect for gaming, movies, and more.Powered by the **advanced MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset** and **16GB of RAM**, the Tank 3 ensures seamless multitasking and lightning-fast performance. The **512GB of internal storage** provides ample space for all your apps, photos, and videos, while the **microSD card slot** allows for additional expandability.
The Tank 3 boasts a **23,800mAh battery** with **120W fast charging**, ensuring you stay powered up all day long. Whether you’re on a long hike or a busy day at work, this phone keeps going strong.
Capture every moment with the **quad-lens camera system**, featuring a **200MP main sensor**, **64MP night vision camera**, **50MP ultra-wide camera**, and **8MP telephoto camera**.
Built to last, the Tank 3 is **IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certified**, ensuring it can handle drops, dust, and water.
Experience the perfect blend of ruggedness and high performance with the Unihertz Tank 3 – your ultimate companion for adventure and productivity!
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