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
Unihertz Tank Rugged Phone, 108MP Camera, Night Vision, 22000 mAh battery, Android 12, Helio G99, 8GB+256GB
$799.00 – $1,199.00
DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: HELIO G99
ANTUTU SPEED: 313,000
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).
1. Fully rugged IP68 smartphone built to withstand the toughest of environments.
2. Adopt MTK6789 octa core 2xARM cortex-A76 2.2GHz + 6xARM cortex-A55 2.0GHz CPU, 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM large memory, operate the phone smoothly.
3. 108MP Samsung AF S5KHM2SP03-FGX9 + 20MP night version IMX350-AAMH5-C + 2MP macro OV2680 back cameras + 32MP Samsung FF S5KGD1SP front camera, capture the wonderful moment, make the photo sharp and vivid.
4. 6.81 inch panda glass FHD+ 2400 x 1080 pixel TFT LCD screen, you can enjoy media in stunning detail and vivid color.
5. Powered by 22000mAhlarge capacity battery, the battery will make the phone last for several days in normal use.
6. IP68 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.
1. 2G network frequency:
– GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
2. 3G network frequency:
– WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B16
– TD-SCDMA B34/B39
3. 4G network frequency:
– TDD-LTE BB34/B38/B39/B40/B41
– FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28A/B28B/B66
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| 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 M7 basic phone with charging dock, 1GB/8GB, IP68/69K waterproof, PTT, 4G
$279.00Read moreNeed a basic phone for workers without time-wasting bells and whistles? The AGM M7 provides phone and txt, with the added functionality of Push-To-Talk and messaging apps like WhatsApp, but with only 8GB of space no-one is going to be downloading games. (NOTE: no VoLTE in NZ so may be unable to make emergency calls in rural areas, but can access the rural 4G towers for PTT, WhatsApp, Skype etc)
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Blackview BV8800 – 8GB/128GB, Android 11, Night Vision, 50 MP Samsung Camera, dual VoLTE, VoWIFI, 8380mAh
$649.00 – $999.00Select options90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: Helio G96
ANTUTU SPEED: 333,000Looking for the phone that replaces the big battery BV9500? Welcome to the Blackview BV8800! As Blackview’s first repairable (screwed shut) phone in more than two years, not only does it have the battery you are looking for, but unlike the old 9500 the new 8800 is instantly compatible with the new 4G-calling VoLTE networks from Vodafone and 2Degrees. 4G calling is also available on Spark but Spark have to activate it on your phone number first and we need to guide you through a settings tweak.
Instead of a 16MP camera the 8800 sports a Samsung 50MP unit and has night vision built in.
Features
1. MTK6781 Helio G96 octa core 2 x 2.05GHz Cortex-A76 6 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 CPU, high performance, combine with 8GB 128GB, run faster and operate more smoothly.
2. 6.58 inch IPS 1440×720 screen, full angle, big view, vivid color.
3. 16.0MP IMX134/IMX219 FF 1/4 inch front camera, clear for video chat and selfie.
4. Rear cameras: 50MP S5KJN1SQ03-FGX9 8MP GC8034 20MP IMX376 0.3MP GC032A back cameras, with flash light, good for taking clear pictures.
5. Powered by 8380mAh high capacity Li-ion polymer battery, charged by 9V 2A. 6. IP68/IP69K MIL-810H Waterproof dustproof shock-resistant, it can be used in wide usage scenarios and applications.
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AGM H3 – 4GB/64GB, Android 11, VoLTE, VoWIFI, Night Vision
$439.00 – $669.00Select options90% EXPECTED DELIVERY WINDOW: 1-7 working days
CHIPSET: Helio P22
ANTUTU SPEED: 102,000AGM H3 Features
1. Fully rugged IP68 smartphone built to withstand the toughest of environments.
2. Adopt MTK6762 octa core CPU, 4GB RAM 64GB ROM large memory, operate the phone smoothly.
3. 12MP AF 2MP macro Camera 13MP night vision camera with 2 infrared LEDs back camera, capture the wonderful moment, make the photo sharp and vivid.
4. 5.7 inch FHD 1440×720 pixel screen, you can enjoy media in stunning detail and vivid color.
5. Powered by 5400mAh large capacity battery, the battery will make the phone last for several days in normal use.
6. 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.
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Ulefone Power Armor 18 5G rugged phone – 12-17GB/256GB Dimensity 900, Android 12, 108MP Samsung camera, Dual VoLTE, 9600 mAh
$849.00 – $1,129.00Select options90% EXPECTED DELIVERY TARGET: 1-7 days
ANTUTU BENCHMARK: 482,000
Ulefone’s Armor 18 series uses the Mediatek Dimensity 900 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 5GB RAM boost when necessary, so it can deliver up to 17GB or 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 900 MT6877 octa core 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55 up to 2.4GHz 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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