Rugged Android smartphone

davidom2513

I'm looking for a rugged smartphone that runs android and has IP68 certification, but I cant seem to find a good one.

Its for my dad for Christmas, he needs something rugged, otherwise he will break it.

My budget is circa €100 - €150. It doesnt need to be too powerful, just a basic smartphone that is very rugged

I was looking at the Mann Zug 3, and the DOOGEE TITANS2 DG700, but they have mixed reviews

Does anyone have any suggestions?

GBX

Between those 2 on specs alone, the Doogee would be the one id go for. Basic enough on the Mann phone.
Your main issue might be trying to get a phone shipped here from Asia before Christmas unless you pay extra and its available in a European warehouse.
Check out this list
http://mobiloscope.net/en/hardware/smartphones/waterproof-rugged-smartphones-IP67-IP68.html

davidom2513

GBX wrote: »

Between those 2 on specs alone, the Doogee would be the one id go for. Basic enough on the Mann phone.
Your main issue might be trying to get a phone shipped here from Asia before Christmas unless you pay extra and its available in a European warehouse.
Check out this list
http://mobiloscope.net/en/hardware/smartphones/waterproof-rugged-smartphones-IP67-IP68.html

Yeah, I was leaning more towards the Doogee too, but I watched a review on youtube, and as soon as it was submerged in water it stopped working.

Thanks, I'll have a look through those phones in the list.

Yeah, I will get it shipped from EU warehouse or by DHL

moleyv

Could you not just get a rugged/waterproof case for a standard phone?

bikermartin

moleyv wrote: »

Could you not just get a rugged/waterproof case for a standard phone?

Are they for specific handsets. Is there such thing as an universal otter box or similar ?

davidom2513

I picked up a Blackview BV5000

Its got decent specs and is also IP68 certified. €145 delivered from Amazon Spain, so no customs duty either

Link: http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B018XNUHNK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00