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
Doogee Dark-10 DK10 5G Rugged Phone, Android 13, 12-32GB+512GB Black
$949.00 – $1,498.00
90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 2-7 days
ANTUTU SCORE: 745,000
Doogee’s Dark-10 (DK10) is the most powerful rugged phone on the market, and slim and lightweight to boot. It’s a great option for those who want a fast smartphone but don’t want to pay up to $2499 at a telco store. It has the AMOLED screen normally used in the flagship models which, when paired with the rugged design means it is stronger than the flagship telco phones but not quite as tough as the heavier non-AMOLED rugged models.
With 512GB of storage compared to the 256GB on offer in most Galaxy or new iPhones, the Dark-10 puts you ahead of the pack.
1. CPU: Dimensity 8020 Octa Core 2.6GHz 6nm, 4 x Arm Cortex-A78 2.6GHz + 4 x Arm Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
2. GPU: Arm Mali-G77 MC9
3. Display: Main: 6.67 inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixel, 120Hz refresh rate, 394 PPI Pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 16.7 million colors, 20:9 Aspect Ratio
4. Operating system: Android 13
5. Sensor: Rapid Charge, Sound Amplifier, G-sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Compass (magnetic), Geomagnetism, Gyroscope, fingerprint sensor(side-mounted)
6. Memory: 12GB (extended 20GB virtual RAM up to 32GB RAM ; ROM: 512GB
7. Storage Extend: TF card up to 2TB (not included)
8. Sim-card type: Nano Sim card + Nano Sim card + T card (choose two from three)
9. Charge & Earphone Port: Type-C
Specifications
11. Network Bands:
A. 5G NR: N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N71/N77/N78/N79
B. 4G: FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B28B/B66/B71; TDD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
C. 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
D. 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
E. Support 4G VoLTE
12. Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi6 (ax/ac/a/b/g/n)
13. BT: V5.1
14. Positioning: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, L1+L5
15. FM: Support, Plug in headphones to support external playback
16. NFC: Support, Support Google Pay, It depends on whether the local country supports it
17. OTG: Support, Support reverse charging
18. Battery: Lithium-ion battery, 5150mAh, 1-3 days of normal use, 24 days of standby, 31 hours of talk time
19. Charge: 120W Flash Charging + 50W Wireless Charging + Reverse Charging
20. Dimensions: 181.7 x 83.1 x 12.7mm
21. Protection: IP68/IP69K / MIL-STD-810H Waterproof Dustproof Shockproof
Camera:
1. Rear Camera: 50MP AI main S5KGN1 F1.95 + 64MP F1.75 Night vision + 50MP F2.2 125 degree wide Angle & macro camera + 16MP F2.46 long focus cameraļ¼2.0 x optical zoom / 30x digital zoom
2. Front camera: 32MP Hi5022Q F2.45
3. Camera Function: Rear: HDR, AI Camera, Water Mark, Night Vision, Video, Picture, Time Lapse, Beauty, slow motion, Pro Mode, Portrait, Gif, Panorama, Mono, Bokeh, QR Code, Film, Wide Angle, Macro ; Front: Video, Picture, Portrait, Gif, Filter, Brand watermark, Mirror, Beauty
Package List:
1. Cellphone x 1
2. Type-C USB Cable x 1
3. Charger (120W) x 1
4. Anti-explosion film (pre-applied) x 1
5. Packing Box x 1
6. Manual x 1
7. Warranty Card x 1
| Choose price and warranty options | I am a trade buyer and I do not need any warranty, 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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AGM Guardian Elite rugged phone – 12GB/256GB, Android 12, 500 metre Thermal Cam, Qualcomm 6490 chipset, Loud Speaker, NightVis, 7000mAh, Dual 5G VoLTE, VoWifi
$1,789.00 – $2,199.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page90% EXPECTED DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 days
ANTUTU BENCHMARK: 601,000
USAGE WARNING: The thermal camera sensor on the back is the most advanced in a phone, but it can be damaged by exposure to prolonged direct sunlight even when not in use. Always place phone face up and NEVER take a thermal photo of the sun. Burn-in damage will not be covered by the warranty
The Guardian Elite G2 is the most powerful and advanced rugged phone available (May 2023), and its price reflects that. Powered by America’s Qualcomm 6490 chipset, The Guardian G2 has the most sophisticated thermal camera available on a phone. It shares the same high resolution as the Glory Pro and G1S, but adds a monocular lens to sense car engine heat from a kilometre away and human body heat from 500 metres.
Features
1. 1. 6.58 inch FHD+ 2408 x 1080 pixel screen, you can enjoy media in stunning detail and vivid color.
2. Adopt Qualcomm QCM6490 octa core CPU, combine with 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM large memory, operate the phone smoothly.
3. 108MP AF + 2MP macro Camera + 20MP night vision camera with infrared LEDs back camera, capture the wonderful moment, make the photo sharp and vivid.
4. Powered by 7000mAh large capacity battery, the battery will make the phone last for several days in normal use.
5. IP68 IP69K standard waterproof and dustproof, can be submerged in water and is immune to dust ingress while its protective rubberized outer provides tough shell for protection against drops and also makes it easy to hold.4. IP68/IP69K level waterproof dustproof shockproof(1.5m /30 minutes waterproof, 1m / 24 hours concrete deep dustproof, 1.5M drop resistance), it can be used in wide usage scenarios and applications.
5. Equipped with 4 cameras, 108MP HM2 CMOS sensor (F1.89) + 5MP S5K5E9 CMOS sensor macro lens(F3.0, 60x magnification, 2cm) + 8MP S5K4H7 CMOS sensor 118 degree wide angle lens (F2.2) and 32MP front in-screen cameras, take high quality pictures and excellent selfie.
6. Powered by 9600mAh high capacity li-polymer battery, support 66W superfast charge, support 15W wireless charging, makes phone charging safer and easier. -
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 GlassĀ®, 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 -
Ulefone Power Armor 18T Ultra Version 5G Thermal Imaging Rugged Phone, 12GB+512GB, Side Fingerprint, 6.58 inch Android 13 Dimensity 7050 Octa Core up to 2.6GHz, Network: 5G, NFC
$1,199.00 – $1,469.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page90% EXPECTED DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 days
ANTUTU BENCHMARK: 564,000
Ulefone’s Armor 18 series uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7050 chipset which makes it about as powerful as a Samsung Galaxy S20. A key feature of this phone is its ability to use storage space for a virtual 12GB RAM boost when necessary, so it can deliver up to 24GB of RAM for multitasking. With a big 9600 mAh battery this is another weighty phone but will do what you need at the site or in the office.
Most Ulefones are glued shut/not repairable/expensive-disposable-toys; THIS model is repairable.
Features
1. CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 7050, octa-core up to 2.6GHz, 8, 2x cortex-A78 + 6 x cortex-A55
2. GPU: Arm Mali-G68 MC4
3. Memory: 12GB(Plus 12GB virtual memory can be extended to 24GB) + 512GB
4. Storage Extend: TF card up to 2TB (not included)
5. Operating system: Android 13
6. Sensor: Proximity sensor, Light sensor, Gravity sensor, Acceleration sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Coulomb counter, Pedometer, Thermal Imaging sensor, Air pressure sensor, NFC
7. Card Slots: 2, 1 Nano-SIM + 1 Nano-SIM/microSD
8. Charge Port: Type-C, USB 2.0
9. Headphone Jack: 3.5mm
10. Battery: 9600mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
11. Charge: 66W 11V/6A fast charging, support 15W wireless charging, support wireless reverse charging
12. Unlock Options: Side-Mounted Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock
13. FM Radio: Support, headset-free
14. Digital Toolbox: Compass, SoundMeter, Pic Hanging, Gradienter, Height Measure, Magnifier, Protractor, Alarm bell, Plumb bob, Pedometer, Mirror, Torch, Barometer
15. Material: PC
16. Size: 175.2×83.4×18.8mm
17. Weight: 409 grams -
Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Thermal 5G rugged phone – 8GB/256GB Dimensity 6300, Android 14, 50MP camera, Dual VoLTE, 6200 mAh
$869.00 – $1,299.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page90% EXPECTED DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 days
ANTUTU BENCHMARK: 454,000
Introducing the Ulefone Armor 20 Mini Pro Thermal: A rugged powerhouse in a compact form! Equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and FLIR Lepton thermal imaging, this device delivers impressive performance with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, expandable via microSD. The 4.7-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, while the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus adds durability.
Capture stunning photos with the dual 50MP main camera, and enjoy high-quality selfies with the 32MP front camera. The 6200mAh battery provides up to 34 hours of talk time, supported by 33W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. With IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications, it’s built to withstand tough conditions.
Perfect for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Ulefone Armor 20 Mini Pro combines robustness, performance, and versatility in one sleek package.
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