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
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Covid Smartwatch Q-OPS21 – heart rate, body temp, blood oxygen, blood pressure, message alerts, IP68 water resistant
$149.00
The ideal smartwatch in a covid world – even the big brands have not introduced this level of health tech yet. We tested 12 Chinese smartwatch models – only two showed the level of accuracy on the biomed functions that we demanded. The Q-OPS21 is used by Outdoor Phone Store staff. It automatically tracks heartbeat and body temperature, detecting a 39.4 fever in one staffer which was then verified by a thermometer, and also recorded blood pressure figures similar to an Omron reading taken moments later. Wristwatch blood pressure tech is still in its infancy so it’s not medical grade, but it will show you trends up or down once the watch gets to understand your normal. Blood oxygen (SpO2) saturation – one of the key covid early warning tools – is also built in. All the collected data from the various medical functions is synced to an app on your phone and daily reports can even be emailed to your doctor. In addition to the cutting edge health tech, this smartwatch offers the usual functions of call and app alerts, but it doesn’t allow you to talk via the watch itself – our other model, the MX-OPS5, offers that function but doesn’t monitor body temperature. 12 month RTB warranty
Description
1. Display: 1.28 inch TFT HD; 240*240 resolution
2. CPU: Realtek8762c
3. Bluetooth: BLE5.0
4. Battery: 180mAh large capacity polymer battery cell
5. System support: Android 4.4 or higher and IOS 9.0 or higher
6. Material: Alloy Silicone
7. Waterproof rating: IP68
8. APP languages: Russian, Indonesian, German, Italian, Czech, Japanese, French, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Korean
9. Watch languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German, Chinese, Italian, French, Spain, Portugal, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Czech, Indonesian, Hindi, Arabic
10. Push languages: English, Russian, Indonesian, German, Italian, Czech, Japanese, French, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Dutch, Hindi Languages, Armenian, Syriac, Bengali, Sikh, Gujarati, Oriya, Telugu, Lao, Burmese, Georgian, Korean, Ethiopian, Cherokee , Mongolian, Javanese, Khmer
11. Functions: body temperature detection, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring, call reminder/rejection, information reminder, multiple exercise modes, weather forecast, flashlight, alarm clock, music control, sedentary reminder, search for bracelet, remote camera, Sleep monitoring, step counting, distance, calories, etc.
12. Machine size: 45.8×9.3mm
13. Strap size: 22x250mm
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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.
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Ulefone Power Armor 18 Ultra 5G rugged phone – 12-24GB/512GB Dimensity 7050, Android 13, 108MP Samsung camera, Dual VoLTE, 9600 mAh
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ANTUTU BENCHMARK: 564,000
Ulefone’s Armor 18 Ultra 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. MediaTek Dimensity 7050 octa core 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55 up to 2.6GHz CPU, good performance, run fast and operate smoothly.
2. 6.58 inch display, small body, large view, 2408 x 1080 pixel, high clear, vivid colors, good for watching video, playing games.
3. 360 degree all round protection, it is rugged and durable to use.
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.
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