Best Rugged solid toughed durable Smartphone 2017
For those with a demanding job or lifestyle with constant exposure to
environmental hazards, a rugged smartphone with military-grade
protection may be the best option. A rugged smartphone is also a smart
choice to use as a second phone when traveling. Ruggedized smartphone
models meet military testing standards for protection against shock,
water, dust, extreme temperatures, and vibration. They are waterproof
and can withstand submersion in shallow water for a limited time. When
using a rugged smartphone, keep in mind that while these phones have
been tested to military specified standards, care should still be taken
as glass screens are not immune to cracking, and drop test ratings do
not guarantee you will always have the same results. Here are the best
rugged smartphones for 2017 that are available unlocked. The following
phones will work on GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile but not CDMA
carriers like Sprint and Verizon.
CAT S60
Most Advanced Rugged Smartphone

Caterpillar is well known for its construction machinery and is now a
major presence in the rugged smartphone market through a partnership
with the UK-based Bullit Group. The rugged CAT S60 is
the world’s first smartphone featuring a thermal imaging camera. This
technology by FLIR has many applications for work and around the home
such as finding gaps in insulation, electrical faults, and monitoring
the performance of machinery. It can also be used to check gas cylinder
levels for barbecue tanks or to explore the outdoors at night. The
thermal image camera can use used to take photos, videos, and time lapse
footage. Like the rest of the CAT S series of phones, the S60 is
rugged and waterproof can withstand drops up to 1.8 meters. In terms of
water-resistance, the S60 has a Lockdown Switch that allows the phone
to survive underwater up to a depth of 5 meters for 60 minutes. The S60
is also designed to take photos and videos underwater, and can be used
with gloves or wet fingers. The phone is reinforced with a die-cast
frame. Other features include a large 3800mAh battery, 4.7″ 1280×720
Corning Gorilla Glass 4 touchscreen, 13 MP autofocus rear camera, 5 MP
front camera, NFC, and GPS. The processor is a Qualcomm MSM8952-3 (4 x
1.5GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz) with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of flash storage. The
3800mAh battery combined with the 1280×720 screen gives the S60
excellent battery life.
PROS: First smartphone with thermal imaging camera, underwater camera, Android 6.0, 3800mAh battery, 32GB storage
CONS: Expensive
CONS: Expensive
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