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
Conquest S21 ATEX 5G rugged phone – Intrinsically Safe 8/128GB Dimensity 700, 48MP Sony camera, Dual VoLTE, 4400 mAh
$1,999.00 – $2,499.00
90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: Dimensity 700
ANTUTU SPEED: 340,000
CONQUEST 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 camera
Highly Ruggedized Rigid anodized aluminum body
Reinforced with protective rubber edges for extra protection
Extreme shock and scratch resistant Gorilla Glass®, glove compatible
Other 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
Network
| Item | Description |
| Product Features | Android 11 IP68 SMART PA 5G Network |
| Platform | MTK_6833（Dimensity 700） 8 128GB Smart baseband chip 5G-C； 2.0 GHz Octa core |
| SW version | Android 11 |
| Band | 2G：GSM(B2/3/5/8) CDMA (BC0/BC1) 3G：WCDMA（B1/2/4/5/6/8/19） TD-S(B34/B39) 4G：TDD（B34/38//39/40/41）FDD（B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28A/28B/66） 5G：NR（n1、n3、n28,n38, n41、n77、n78） |
| Data UL/DL rate | GPRS:53.6Kbps WCDMA:Uplink5.76Mbps,Downlink 14.4Mbps TD-SCDMA:Uplink2.6Mbps,Downlink 3.1Mbps FDD:Uplink 50Mbps,Downlink150Mbps TDD: Uplink50Mbps, Downlink150Mbps |
| Screen Type/Size/Pixel | 5.7inch IPS 1080×2160 FHD incell； |
| Camera | 32MP Front Camera(f/2.2) 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8) 8MP ultra wide-angle rear camera |
| Target Internal Memory | 8G 128GB/4 64GB |
| SIM card/TF card | Dual Nano Sim card / Single Nano Sim TF card |
| Target Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
| Standby Time | 500h |
| Talk Time | 10h |
| Charging Time | 2.5h (9V/2A） |
| Size(mm) | 167.5×79.8×15.6mm |
| Weight(with battery) | 290g |
| Color | Black |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Touch Lens | YES |
| Antenna | Embedded |
| Vibrator | Welding type, diameter 0827mm |
| Speaker | 2035 rated input power 2W waterproof speaker |
| Receiver | 1206 shrapnel waterproof receiver |
| Microphone | Double silicon wheat(Noise Reduction Mic) |
| Charger Jack | TYPE-C |
| I/O Connector | TYPE-C to 3.5mm |
| SIM Type | Nano sim |
| Flash Lighting | YES |
| G-Sensor | YES |
| Bluetooth | BT5.1 |
| WIFI | 2.4G/5G（802.11ac/a/b/g/n） |
| FM | FM (No headphones needed) |
| GPS Beidou Glonass Galileo | BT/WIFI/GPS(3IN1 Antenna) （GPS Beidou Glonass Galileo） |
| Proximity Sensor | YES |
| Light Sensor | YES |
| Power breathing indicator | 3 Colors |
| E-Compass | YES |
| Gyro | YES |
| Atmospheric altitude | YES |
| Temperature measurement | YES |
| USB OTG | YES |
| Dock Charger | YES |
| Waist clip | YES |
| Lanyard | YES |
| Magnetic charging | YES |
| Fingerprint recognition | YES |
| NFC | 13.56MHZ (antenna placed in the battery area); support ISO15693, ISO1443A/B two protocols, support read and write mode, card mode, and near field communication (point-to-point file transfer) |
| PoC Walkie Talkie | YES |
| Input | 10 Point Touch,incell |
| External Keys | Power key (Physical button) |
| Volume /- Key (Physical button) | |
| /PTT Key (Physical button) |
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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 -
All Terrain Outdoor Phone Holster
$39.99Add to cartThey don’t sell these at your local telco shop. Essential all-terrain phone pouch and belt-on carry-pack for everyone working or playing outdoors.In the case of an emergency your phone and other survival gear can be close at hand, strapped to your belt. Don’t go into the outdoors badly equipped. Be prepared. Strap on a waterproof rugged phone with more signal coverage than anything the telcos sell. Take a back-up pocket power-bank with you in case you need to recharge.
(Product does not include accessories in photos, what you put in the phone holster is over to you)
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Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra 16GB/1TB, Dimensity 9300+, Android 14
$1,699.00 – $2,099.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFOR EXECUTIVE WARRIORS SEEKING WORK/LIFE BALANCE
the processing power of a Galaxy but tougher and lasts longer – stand out from the crowdEXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 days
ANTUTU SCORE: 2.3 millionUlefone 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.
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AGM Charging dock
$69.00 – $89.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page1. Small size, easy to carry
2. With Type-C charging interface
3. Suitable for AGM Glory G1, H5 or M7 charging (mobile phones sold separately)
4. Can be used as a phone holder to hold your smartphone at a comfortable reading angle and provide easy access on your desk
5. Bottom non-slip
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