Protected smartphones will always be in demand. In this case, the word “protected” refers to protection against moisture, dirt, and mechanical damage (falls). There are a lot of such smartphones from different manufacturers. After all, they are often bought for various extreme trips to the mountains or other dangerous places, where the usual smartphone can quickly fail.
Let’s look at 7 models of smartphones that you can definitely take with you to the campaign and not be afraid that they will drown or break at the first fall.
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Doogee S88 Plus
The Android 10-based smartphone has passed IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certification – it’s not afraid of dust, sand, water, shock, and temperature fluctuations and falls from a height of two meters. The 6.3-inch IPS-matrix display has a resolution of 2,340 × 1,080 pixels. The screen is protected from damage by tempered glass Gorilla Glass.
Doogee S88 Plus is equipped with an eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P70 and 8 GB of RAM. For data storage, there is internal storage with a capacity of 128 GB. The main camera includes 48, 8, and 8 MP sensors. The resolution of the front camera is 16 megapixels.
The powerful 10,000mA⋅h battery supports reverse wireless charging – the smartphone can be used as a power bank to recharge gadgets. And the device can remain autonomous for 3-5 days.
Umidigi Bison X10
The smartphone is IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G protected. It can withstand a half-hour immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 m, is not afraid of dust, and falls from a height of 1.8 m. The 6.53-inch screen with a resolution of 1,600 × 720 pixels is covered by impact-resistant glass. The metal frame on the side edges is complemented by shock-absorbing rubber pads. The back panel is made of fiberglass.
The MediaTek Helio P60 processor and 4GB of RAM are responsible for the performance. The built-in memory is 64 GB. If necessary, it can be increased up to 256 GB with a memory card. The main camera consists of three modules: the main 20MP, 8MP wide-angle, and 5MP macro. The selfie camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. On the side are two programmable buttons. There is a compass, radio, GPS, and NFC for contactless payment. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button.
The 6,150mA⋅h battery supports fast 10-watt charging. Battery capacity is enough for 28 hours of video viewing or 15 hours of gaming. The smartphone runs on Android 11.
Ulefone Armor 15
The Android 12-based model has TWS headphones built into the case. You can use them not only with your smartphone but also connect via Bluetooth 5.0 to PCs, tablets, and other gadgets. Ulefone Armor 15 is protected against moisture, dust, and shock by IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G standards. There is a programmable button on the back. There is an NFC module for contactless payments.
The MediaTek Helio G35 processor is complemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The main camera consists of a 12-megapixel main module and a 13-megapixel wide-angle. The selfie camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels. A 6,600mAh battery is responsible for battery life. There are three colors to choose from.
Ulefone Power Armor 14 Pro
This Android 12 smartphone has an 8-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The case is made of high-stiffness plastic with a metal frame and rubber inserts on the corners. The Power Armor 14 Pro has IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G protection and can operate in temperatures from -20 to 60 °C. The charging jack, speakers, and headphone port are protected by sealed plugs.
IPS-screen with a diagonal of 6.52 inches supports a resolution of 1,600 × 720 pixels. In the notch on the display is a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The main camera has three modules: a 20MP main camera, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is an NFC module, a fingerprint scanner, and a programmable side key. The 10,000 mAh battery supports fast 18-watt charging.
Doogee S98 Pro
Doogee S98 Pro stands out with its futuristic look with metal inserts on the sides and camera area. The rugged plastic case is protected against shaking, drops, and moisture penetration according to IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G standards.
The stuffing of the smartphone also doesn’t disappoint. The fast processor MediaTek Helio G96, combined with 8 GB of RAM will easily cope with everyday tasks and undemanding games. As the storage is used storage for 256 GB. The device runs on Android 12.
In the main camera, in addition to the main 48-megapixel sensor, there is an infrared night vision sensor with autofocus. There is also an InfiRay thermal imager, which is useful for builders, engineers, and electricians. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel camera.
The IPS screen with a resolution of 2,340 × 1,080 pixels has a diagonal of 6.3 inches. The 6,000 mAh battery supports wireless charging.
Blackview BL8800 Pro
Like the previous smartphone, Blackview BL8800 Pro is equipped with a thermal imager. The resolution of the main and front cameras is 50 and 16 megapixels respectively. Thanks to protection standards IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H device is not afraid of heat, cold, vibration, water, and shocks.
The 6.58-inch IPS screen has a resolution of 2,408 × 1,080 pixels. A mode is available for the display, in which the smartphone can be used with gloves. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor supports 5G. The amount of RAM is 8 GB. Built-in – 128 GB. For navigation, there is support for GPS/BeiDou/Galileo. There is NFC and a fingerprint scanner built into the power button. The smartphone runs on Android 11 with DokeOS 3.0 user interface.
The battery capacity of 8 380 mAh provides 720 hours of standby time. The battery supports fast charging – a 33-watt power adapter is included.
Nokia XR20
Nokia XR20 differs from the majority of protected smartphones by its laconic design without massive overlays and protruding elements. At the same time, the device is IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certified: it can fall from a height of 1.5 meters, temperature fluctuations, shaking, and immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 meters.
The 6.67-inch screen is coated with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, so it can be touched with wet fingers. The display resolution is 2,400 × 1,080 pixels. The octa-core Snapdragon 480 processor is complemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. The smartphone runs on Android 11.
The main camera consists of two modules: the main at 48 megapixels and an ultra-wide-angle at 13 megapixels. Supports the technology of spatial sound recording OZO Audio, which is useful when shooting video. For selfies, there is a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
The battery capacity of 4 630 mAh supports 18-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging standard Qi. Other advantages of the smartphone include an NFC module, fingerprint scanner, and powerful stereo speakers.
