Tough phone

carpenter1 · Dec 8, 2019

I need to get a new mobile phone, what phones are you using.
Obviously needs to be tough, for day to day. Getting wet, dust, shocks
Thanks

lazy farmer · Dec 8, 2019

It’s not really about the phone more about the protective case you put it in

The Son · Dec 8, 2019

I have has a Tuff phone for the last six months, works fine and is still in one piece, with the added bonus of being able to use two sims, I am not facebooking and snapchating all day so not sure how good it would be in that respect.

chickens and wheat · Dec 8, 2019

Samsung xcover phone is fairly sturdy. I lost mine for a few hours and found it in a puddle, totally unharmed, then it fell out of my pocket while up a ladder and smashed.
The problem was a coat with poorly designed pockets rather than a weak phone.
replaced it with a new xcover and bought a new coat,
the phone is fairly shock proof but I put a rubberised skin round it too

Veryfruity · Dec 8, 2019

I get the latest children’s cast phone off and put it in an Otterbox type case.

I used to have tough phones but it’s often not the phone’s fault, and using used phones I haven’t got too much skin in the game.

sticky · Dec 8, 2019

I'm two and a half years in with a ruggex phone,its been dropped ,drowned and abused and is still going.

Crowfarmer · Dec 8, 2019

Had a few cat phones seem quite good, currently have s60. Doogee do some sturdy looking smart phones that you can get quite cheap direct from China if your not worried about warranty etc.

carpenter1 · Dec 8, 2019

https://www.mantistech.co.uk/rugged/rugged-phones/scorpio
Was thinking this may be

carpenter1 · Dec 8, 2019

Or this may be https://www.catphones.com/en-gb/cat...MI5b2Kv86k5gIVia3tCh1e6wCFEAAYAyAAEgKiX_D_BwE

paul&mandy · Dec 8, 2019

Just got a tuff phone, yes you could get cheaper similar from China but a local company that will hopefully sort us out if we get any issues.

sticky · Dec 8, 2019

carpenter1 said:
https://www.mantistech.co.uk/rugged/rugged-phones/scorpio
Was thinking this may be

that's them.

Longlowdog · Dec 8, 2019

I have an Ulephone 6E. Brilliant bit of kit. Fully drop/shock/waterproof, runs the latest version of Android. No app's have failed to run. Never had to reset it. It is IP69k rated. The camera isn't Huawei Pro grade but plenty good enough and the screen showing Youtube vid's is better than my 13 year old household tv. It even has underwater camera mode down to 10m. I don't live on my phone so it only needs charging every 3-4 days. This phone can sit in your hip pocket all day every day and take no harm.
Prior to that I had a Ruggear RG model which I lost one December. I found it in a hay rack in April after 4 months of rain, snow and temp's down to -12. A quick charge and it was back to life and work as usual.
Don't touch the Dewalt. It was the most annoying, failure to run p.i.t.a that I've ever had. It wouldn't run for a week without a hard reset.
My last 4 phones have been through Phonetrader UK. Very personable, knowledgeable folk. They even ring you when you are due an upgrade/ renewal. They talked me through getting a business account to access the best deals. They were great to deal with when I lost my phone and needed a new sim card. I enjoy dealing with them.

Boydvalley · Dec 8, 2019

Just looked at all of them. Narrowed down to Ulephone as above and the more expensive AGM X3(£400+) which
Looks excellent.

But these phones are getting too big for pockets.

Went for Samsung galaxy S7 for £170 unopened and sealed off eBay. Reasoning that it’s IP68 water and dust proof faster than the above phones and a more manageable size. Runs Android 8 which is fine by me.

Put it in a UK company Tech 21 case and hardened screen protector. Only had it 3 days and just dropped it out of my top pocket landing corner down on a flag stone. Absolutely fine so ?to the case.

At £170 you can’t go wrong for an ex flagship phone.

steveR · Dec 8, 2019

lazy farmer said:
It’s not really about the phone more about the protective case you put it in

Totally agree, I always put my mobile into a close fit silicone case and a glass screen protector, and so far they have survived some worrying incidents!!

My lad is an absolute thug with phones and the latest Moto G has been with him nearly 18months without any damage including several army exercises and deployments...!! The 6 quid tough case has been a great bit of kit for him...

Moto G phone and a case for under 90 quid... sorted!!

He reports the quality of Cat phones are... variable

jackp · Dec 9, 2019

has anyone on here used one of the SIM cards that tough phones market that use whichever network is best in that area , i have seemed them advertised and it seems like it will give good coverage

Cowabunga · Dec 9, 2019

I sourced my brother a Nokia 2.1 phone last year for around £100 iirc. It packed up completely in the last couple of days and will not switch on at all now. So I have now sourced a Motorola G8 for £200 or a bit less, which has a massive battery and a good reputation for the previous models. It may be a bit too big but when it arrives, which should be Wednesday, we'll see whether it needs some kind of case. Not something too bulky.

Mark C · Aug 8, 2021

anyone got a Ruggex Rhino V flip phone? Thinking about getting one for dad as he only needs a simple phone for calls and the odd text. Needs to be loud as he's having trouble hearing callers with his newish nokia.

RUGGEX Rhino V 3G Rugged Tough Phone Clamshell Flip IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Shockproof

The Brand New Ruggex Rhino V is the worlds first rugged and tough flip phone. This unique clamshell design comes from RUGGEX who are a trusted brand in Tough Phones. It is unlocked and Sim Free offering IP68 Waterproof and Dust Proof Rating while also being Shockproof and

www.mantistech.co.uk

Eggs and Things · Aug 9, 2021

Good basic phone. 3G only. Charging cradle. No predictive text. No need to buy from Mantis at their inflated price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353608912826

sjt01 · Aug 9, 2021

My computer magazine is impressed by this at £233+VAT, Motorola Defy 2021
https://motorolarugged.com/

The Ruminant · Aug 11, 2021

steveR said:
Totally agree, I always put my mobile into a close fit silicone case and a glass screen protector, and so far they have survived some worrying incidents!!

My lad is an absolute thug with phones and the latest Moto G has been with him nearly 18months without any damage including several army exercises and deployments...!! The 6 quid tough case has been a great bit of kit for him...

Moto G phone and a case for under 90 quid... sorted!!

He reports the quality of Cat phones are... variable

we found the same with CAT phones - and they seemed more prone to dropping the signal too

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