Quality and power are not always the most important things about cell phones, there is also durability, and that is why we made a new list for you: 7 Most Rugged Cell Phones of 2015. When you plan on buying a new phone, you probably pick it by looking at performance & camera; maybe the phone’s release date and operating system. But in the end, we are sure most of you will agree, that is not what’s most important about these devices. Although the newest smartphones are beautiful to look at, have an amazing design and power efficiency, most of them could be broken easily.
Some of the phones that are more resistant, can be found on “The 10 Most Durable Cell Phones You’ll Find Anywhere” list.
So, if you want to avoid frustration like this and more expenses, pick the most practical phone out of our list of 7 Most Rugged Cell Phones of 2015.
7. Plum Gator Plus
Price: $133.76
Hard to believe the figure above, isn’t it? The Plum Gator Plus is a great phone, mainly because it provides 4G speed like any other smartphone. Tough, cheap and water resistant, it is an option worth considering. Gator Plus is IP67-certified, and protected from dust & moisture. It comes with a 3600mAh battery, a 5MP cam, a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor and a humble 3,5-inch screen. Still, it is very easy to operate, and you have the access to over a million apps.
6. Kyocera Brigadier
Price: $16.16 on Verizon Edge, $99.99 on a 2-year contract, $399 regular price
One of the very few smartphones remaining, to have a sapphire glass display, the Kyocera Brigadier is virtually impossible to scratch. It has a high resistance to water damage, and at the same time, delivers a modern smartphone experience. Presumed you don’t mind its extra bulk, you can get it for a fine price. It features a 4.5-inch screen, a Snapdragon 400 SoC processor, a 3100mAh battery, and a solid 8MP camera. With shock-proof, vibration-proof, and dust-proof features it is nearly unbreakable.
5. Kyocera DuraForce
Price: $13.97 on AT&T Next 24, $49.99 on a 2-year contract, $418.99 regular price
One of the most rugged Android smartphones, the Kyocera DuraForce comes with a 4.5-inch screen, a Snapdragon 400 SoC, and it meets the IP68 and 810G ruggedness standards. Or in simple English, it passed the bar for being durable in extreme conditions. Also, it features loud, dual front speakers, with the peak of volume standing at 100dB. Imagine being trapped or lost somewhere, and turn on the alarm function on this phone. . It’s not very pretty, but it is dust-proof and water-proof. And that is why it has its place on this list of most rugged cell phones of 2015.
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4. Sonim XP7
Price: $579
The Sonim XP7 is IP69-certified, and is part of the ultra-rugged phones team. It lacks a physical keypad, but boasts a solid touchscreen of 4inches. Some of the specs include an extremely loud speaker, an LTE radio with MIMO antennas, and a massive 4800mAh battery. Last year it was named the toughest ruggedized smartphone seen, by various sites. Although it’s not very cheap, this device will withstand almost any kind of punishment.
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3. Sonim XP6
Price: $18.17 monthly on AT&T Next 24, $149.99 on 2-year contract, $544.99 regular price
Hundreds of questions like “Is this smartphone indestructible?” can be found online, all referring to the Sonim XP6. By looking at its style & design, you’d probably say it is at least a decade old device. Nevertheless, it packs a beastly 4820mAh battery, allowing you to talk for 15 hours least, and it is dust-proof, water-proof, and drop-resistant. What it lacks is a good camera, and a bigger display. The silhouette of it closely follows that of the XP7, with the combination of an antenna & speaker, on the top right corner. This model is the definition of a rugged cell phone.
2. CAT S50
Price: $459.99
Whether you use it on a bike, up on a mountain, on a building site, or while showering, this device copes with anything thrown at it. It doesn’t matter if it is dirty, cold or dusty, its performance is outstanding. Packed with a quad-core processor, it runs the Kit Kat Android. Close to being on the top of the list, the CAT S50 also carries an IP67 rating, has a 720x1280pixel display, a 2630mAh battery, and a solid 8MP camera. What’s also interesting about this phone is that its built-in sound enhancement technology allows you to make perfectly normal calls in noisy environments.
1. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3
Price: ~$300
Without a doubt, the Most Rugged Cell Phone of 2015 is this machine. Announced in early 2015, it is not entirely bulletproof, but you would really have to putt an effort to damage it. It is an Android phone that can withstand an enormous amount of any abuse. Shock-resistant, dust-resistant, and water-resistant, it is the winner, and you won’t regret buying it.It is without any doubt a phone to rely on.
