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Top 5 Most Rugged and Durable Smartphones in 2018

Smartphone designs are evolving in recent times, from what once a plasticky slabs with very little physical attractiveness, new designs have surfaced over the years. Now, we have the trending notched display, near-bezelless and glass-back design. Though, elegance comes with a price. Latest smartphones aren't really reputed to be long-lasting, which is likely why manufacturering smartphone is a multi-billion venture.

Top 5 Most Rugged and Durable Smartphones in 2018

However, there are so many rugged devices out there which may not intrigue you because of their tough design, but they last longer that many of today's elegant-looking phones. They are the most durable phones, manufactured to resist severe shock and to endure the constituent. Let's check them out.

Sonim XP8

sonim
  • Big 4900mAh battery
  • Very loud speaker
  • Screen works when wet and with glove
  • IP69 water resistance
  • Runs the older android 7.0 nougat
  • Heavy-weight (325grams/11.8oz)

This handset costs $699, but gkwa for $23.34 at AT&T. It isn't the most affordable on the list, but likely the most durable; the manufacturer even gives 3-year warranty to attest to the phone's toughness. Sonim XP8 sports a 5-inch display which is puncture-resistant, while its unpolished body can survive severe drops. The phone is among the very few with IP69 certification as Sonim XP8 can withstand insertion in water.

CAT S61

cat S61
Pros
  • Actually decent hardware spec
  • Very large 4500mAh battery
  • Screen works when wet and with glove
  • IP69 water resistance.

Cons
  • Very expensive($1000) not offered by US carriers.

CAT S61 is equipped with hardware that is not usually seen on smartphones, like sensors that enable it to determine air quality, a laser assistant distance calculator, an a Flir thermal camera. These ard features that professionals in specific field would love. Better yet, the hardware specs of the device are suitable for something of this type, so while you're off duty, you can snap beautiful pictures with the 16MP, record 4k video and play processor-friendly games.

CAT S41

These are the best rugged, most durable smartphones right now (2018 edition)
Pros:
  • Not prohibitively expensive
  • Huge 5000mAh battery
  • Screen works when wet and with glove

Con:
  • Runs the older Android 7.0 nougat processor isn't powerful.

Certainly, not everyone can afford a thousand dollar durable phone such as S61, moore reason why CAT S41 was released. Its unlocked version is priced $450 on Amazon at the time of compiling this article, the device is strongly guarded against drops and water penetration. Not only that, the battery lasts long with USB OTG support which makes the phone also serve as a power bank. However, demanding games can't be play on it.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

galaxy s8 active
Pros
  • Create hardware spec all around
  • Available on multiple US carrier
  • Not too bulky for a seriously rugged phone
  • Good battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is equipped with most hardware specs of Samsung's 2017 premium devices. This device is better furnished than its contemporaries durable phones. So right, you can play PBUG and defeat the Rockies with this particular phone.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4

galaxy xcover 4
Pro
  • Programming shortcut key
  • Reasonably priced

Cons
  • Get chopp under load.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is the cheapest one in the list of rugged devices in the mobile market. Its unpolished plastic body will take bashing, coupled with IP68 water resistance and the design enables it to be used in harsh environments . The configurable physical key is a good amenity enabling you to open apps immediately. However, its performance is hindered out of the weak processor packed inside this device.

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