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Nowadays, the phone is not only a means of communication, but also your personal assistant, photographer or navigator. Its resilience often becomes a question of survival. We will advise you how to choose a durable phone that will be appreciated by outdoor adventurers, extreme athletes and professionals who work daily in dusty or wet environments.
Bottomless phones are perfect for you if you have more muddy falls than fancy selfies. In this case, you need more than just protection - your mobile needs to be heroically tough! So choose a mobile that won't be afraid of an unplanned swim in the river, a fall from a scaffolding or an unfortunate spill of beer at a festival.
What to look out for when choosing? Here are 5 clues you should stop at on your way to your new rugged phone.
1. The battle of the fearless, or resistant push-button vs. touchscreen phones
First of all, when choosing a rugged phone, decide whether you want a button phone or a touchscreen (smart) phone. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages.
Push-button phones: Easy as a slap (and he can take a slap)
+ Simple to use: Push-button phones are easy to use thanks to their physical buttons, even with gloves or in adverse conditions.
+ Long battery life: Thanks to less demanding functions, button mobiles have a longer battery life per charge. It will hold you up even on a long expedition into the countryside where you are on your own. And on the battery capacity of your electronics.
+Resistance: Button phones tend to be more mechanically durable because they do not have a fragile touchscreen.
- Limited features: Button phones have limited internet connectivity and fewer apps and multimedia features.
- Smaller display: The smaller screen can be a disadvantage when reading text and using navigation.
Touch (smart) phones: Intellectually one step ahead
+ A sea of features: Touchscreen phones offer many features and technologies, including internet access, a high-end camera, smart apps and GPS navigation. This makes them the obvious choice for users who need a multi-purpose device.
+ Large Display: The larger screen allows for a better experience with everything from watching videos to reading to browsing maps.
+ Connectivity: Modern smartphones offer advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.
- Display fragility: Even though smartphone displays tend to be protected by durable glass, they are still more susceptible to damage from drops.
- Higher battery consumption: Larger displays and demanding apps can drain the battery faster, which can be a problem in the field.
2. Resistance certification: IP68
Whether you're betting on a durable smartphone or a good old classic with buttons, an important step in the selection process is to check what durability certification the phone has. When you encounter the IP68 label, you can count on the fact that neither water nor dust are among the enemies of the mobile phone.
In fact, IP68 certification ensures that the phone is dustproof. and can withstand immersion in water under certain conditions. Even if you're a construction worker, you don't have to worry about dust damaging your phone's internal components. Fishermen or boaters will appreciate the fact that the phone can withstand sudden splashes.
3. Construction and Materials
Dollar phones are simply designed to last. In practice, this means that their construction is usually robust and made of extra strong materials.
Rubber corners and edges: Shock absorption
Rubber corners and edges help absorb shock when dropped. When working on a construction site, your mobile phone can fall out of your pocket and onto the concrete. For a regular phone, that would probably be the last thing it would experience. But the rubber elements on the rugged phone absorb most of the impact and minimize damage.
Silvered frame: Strength and durability
The cross-linked frame, made of metal or composite materials, increases the overall strength of the device. It can expose your phone to various shocks and pressures. Maybe it can withstand if you accidentally step on it or throw your tools on it.
Display Cover: Protection against scratches and breakage
Highly durable glass protects the screen from scratches and breakage. On trips to the great outdoors, the screen won't be threatened by sudden drops or the ubiquitous sharp twigs.
4. Battery life
Imagine you are on a several-day hike in the mountains where electricity is a foreign word. A phone with high-capacity battery is a must in such a situation. It allows you to use GPS, communicate and take photos without fear of fast discharge.
5. Connectivity and other features
Dollar phones often offer more than just a rugged design or long battery life. Other invaluable features may include:
Dual SIM feature: Two numbers under one roof
The Dual SIM feature allows you to use two SIM cards at the same time, making it ideal for travel. You can have one SIM card for work and another for personal use, or a local SIM card when travelling abroad. You'll be always available and still save on roaming charges.
Buttons for quick access: Safety at your fingertips
Another advantage of rugged phones can be special buttons for SOS calls or flashlight. So if you get lost in the woods at night, you can blindly light your way or call for help at the touch of a button.
GPS, GLONASS and other systems support: Precise navigation
GPS is essential. But your rugged phone can support multiple satellite systems - like GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou. Then it can navigate you more accurately and quickly in the field.
Resistance to extreme temperatures: All-weather functionality
Some rugged phone models are designed to work in very cold or very hot temperatures. From the Arctic to the desert, it will serve you reliably everywhere.
Choose a durable phone you can't resist
When choosing a rugged phone, it's important to consider all of the above factors. The right device won't betray you even in the toughest conditions because it will be like a rock in a storm - solid, reliable and always ready to face any challenge. Choose a device from the EVOLVEO portfolio and get ready for an adventure without worrying about your mobile phone failing.
