Moisture and dust are the main enemies of a modern gadget. Just one drop that penetrates the case can cause many short circuits, resulting in complete failure of the device. In order to save users from the need to “fiddle” with gadgets, manufacturers are increasingly providing their devices with type protection. Such indestructible devices are not afraid of rain, heat, or sea water.

Caterpillar Cat B30

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 1,000 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Memory: 1 GB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 3,479 rubles

The range of mobile technology includes mostly brutal-looking smartphones, but this little guy has found his way among them. Caterpillar B30 is a compact feature phone with a minimal set of functions, boasting an IP67 degree of protection.

Unfortunately, neither the camera nor the screen can be considered the strengths of this phone; autonomy also leaves much to be desired - with a 1,000 mAh battery, the Cat B30 “lives” only 4 hours of talk time. But the device supports 3G and has a good amount of RAM for a feature phone - 256 MB, thanks to which the user of a modest device can easily access the Internet if necessary.

In the designation IP67, the first digit indicates the degree of protection against dust (maximum 6), the second - against water (maximum 8). The Cat B30 is not the best waterproof - it is not able to withstand immersion to a depth of more than 1 meter.

Advantages:

• 3G support.
• Compact shockproof housing.
• Lots of memory – both RAM and user.

Flaws:

• Mediocre camera.
• Overpriced - obviously a surcharge for a well-known brand; the phone cannot be called inexpensive.

Ginzzu R62

• Degree of protection:
• Battery: 1,700 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 1.3 megapixels
• Memory

Price: from 3,240 rubles

Advantages:

• Durable housing.
• Not a bad battery.
• Built-in walkie-talkie.

Flaws:

Conclusion

In terms of functionality, push-button phones are no match for smartphones. But when it comes to dust and moisture protection, they are in no way inferior - technically, it is even easier to provide reliable protection for a feature phone, because it does not have a huge display, which is considered the most vulnerable point.

Removed from selection

RugGear RG128 Mariner

• Degree of protection: IP68
• Battery: 1,400 mAh + spare 650 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 48 KB (can be expanded to )

Price: from 3,399 rubles

It’s not for nothing that a phone with buttons from RugGear was called a sailor (and “Mariner” is translated exactly like that) - its moisture protection is in perfect order. Unlike the Caterpillar device, this one will withstand immersion to a depth of more than a meter. An obvious advantage of the RG128 Mariner is its capacious battery - if you believe the reviews, after 3 days of use only one “stick” disappears.

However, the shock-resistant device from RugGear is not without its disadvantages. For example, a memory capacity of 48 KB looks either like a misunderstanding or a mockery of user needs. In reviews, users complained that due to the minimum amount of built-in memory, the phone could not even receive SMS. The memory is expandable using a MicroSD flash drive up to 8 GB, but this already promises additional costs - in which the buyer of the device, of course, is not interested.

Advantages

• High degree of moisture protection.
• Capacious battery.
• Minimum weight - only 127 grams.
• Loud speaker.

Flaws

• “Mocking” amount of built-in memory.
• Does not support 3G.

Vkworld New Stone V3

• Degree of protection: IP68
• Battery: 3,000 mAh
• Support 2SIM: Phone supports 3 SIM
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Memory: 64 MB (expandable up to 8 GB)

Price: from 2,333 rubles

A buyer who is not afraid to contact a little-known brand in Russia will be lucky - he will be able to acquire a high-quality and functional New Stone V3 device at a minimal price. Despite the fact that this cell phone costs less than other participants in our rating, its characteristics are much higher.

An important advantage of the New Stone V3 is its outstanding autonomy. 3,000 mAh can last for a whole month without recharging – with moderate use of the device. It is curious that the device from Vkworld is capable of performing a function - that is, recharging other phones. There are many smartphones endowed with this ability, but for feature phones this is very rare.

The downside of New Stone V3 is its inaccessibility. Devices from Vkworld are not officially sold in Russia - a domestic buyer will have to turn to the services and prepare for a long wait for delivery.

Advantages

• Capacious battery.
• Support for 3 SIM cards.
• Loud speaker.
• Waterproof - the device can withstand underwater for up to 30 minutes.
• Attractive price.

Flaws

• Absence from Russian store windows.

DEXP Larus P4

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 1,700 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 4 MB (expandable up to 32 GB)

Price: from 2,389 rubles

If you are not ready to wait a whole month and a half for Vkworld to arrive from China, it is better to switch your attention to the Larus P4 model. This is a very simple phone, the main advantage of which is its modest price.

The fact that the Larus P4 has a lot of functions can even be regarded as a plus - it is thanks to this that the autonomy of the device is “at its best”. The manufacturer assures that on one charge you will be able to talk for 15 hours without interruption. It is doubtful that anyone will undergo such a test - it is not necessary; You can be convinced that the device is “long-lived” by simply reading reviews from experienced users.

Advantages

• Good autonomy.
• Reasonable price.
• Supports flash card with large memory capacity. Not every device from our top can handle a 32 GB microSD.

Flaws

• Weak camera.
• Minimum built-in memory.

SENSEIT P3

• Degree of protection: IP67, MIL-STD-810
• Battery: 1,200 mAh
• Support 2SIM: No
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels
• Memory: 32 MB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 5,489 rubles

The Senseit P3 has one feature that allows it to take a place among the best rugged phones - it meets not only IP67, but also the American military standard MIL-STD-810. This means that the gadget is able to remain operational after sudden temperature changes, and is not afraid of shocks and water, as well as sea salt, fog and many other unfavorable conditions. The list of tests to which equipment applying for MIL-STD-810 certification is subjected is impressive in its breadth.

While the Senseit P3 is indeed very durable, its functionality leaves much to be desired. The phone is equipped with a weak battery, does not support two SIM cards, and cannot boast of a large amount of memory - all this allows us to judge that the cost of the device is frankly overpriced.

Advantages

• Great build.
• Meets military MIL-STD-810 certification.
• Good camera for a feature phone

Flaws

• The device cannot be called compact - the body is quite thick.
• Minimum memory - you can’t do without a flash drive.

Runbo X1

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 2,200 mAh
• Support 2SIM: No
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 4 GB

Price: from 9,900 rubles

The reader may have a completely reasonable question: why is the X1 feature phone so expensive if its technical characteristics are at the same level as those of other, much cheaper devices? The thing is that the X1 is capable of working as a full-fledged walkie-talkie in the civilian frequency range (400 - 470 MHz) - the receiver range of the device from Runbo reaches 5 kilometers. Using X1 you can communicate not only with similar mobile devices, but also with “real” walkie-talkies.

The device from Runbo has other interesting features. In particular, this is the only secure phone that can work in CDMA networks - not only in GSM.

Advantages

• Lots of built-in memory.
• Walkie talkie function.
• The presence of a convenient clip that allows you to securely attach the phone to your belt.

Flaws

• Impressive price.
• Lack of slot for flash card.

Shockproof phones are in high demand, which is not surprising. For example, a person is an avid fisherman. He went fishing somewhere far from the city, dropped his smartphone into the water and... And no smartphone - it broke. Protected phones can not only be dropped into water, but often into mud - nothing will happen to them. Find out what models of security push-button phones you can buy in our review. We have chosen for you the most interesting, in our opinion, models.

teXet TM-513R

Phone from teXet with a 2-inch screen. There is water protection and a shock-resistant case, which, however, is clearly hinted at by the design of the device’s case.

The phone is small, weighing 168 g (this is normal weight for such devices). There is a 2 MP camera, the ability to record videos, FM radio, and MP3 player. There is support for memory cards.

Battery capacity - 2570 mAh. Protection against water and dust - IP67.

• Screen diagonal: 2 inches

• Resolution: 220×176

• Weight: 168 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Audio: MP3, FM radio

• Camera: 2 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Internet access: GPRS

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 2570 mAh

Nokia 800 Tough

The features of this phone from Nokia include IP68 and MIL-STD-810G (military standard) water resistance, a shock-resistant body, a special loop for carrying with a lanyard, the KaiOS operating system with support for all major instant messengers, as well as Wi-Fi, GPS, LTE.

There is a powerful flashlight and an energy saving mode.

• Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches

• Resolution: 320×240

• Weight: 161 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic

• Camera: 2 MP

• Internet access: 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4, VoLTE

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 2100 mAh

Blackview BV1000

A secure dialer from Blackview, a company that has succeeded in producing smartphones in shock-resistant housing.

IP68 water protection is declared, and this information is indicated directly below the screen. The case is protected, made of plastic, rubberized. A reinforced battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh is installed.

The sound quality from the speaker is good.

• Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches

• Resolution: 320×240

• Weight: -

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic

• Camera: 0.3 MP

• Internet access: WAP

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

DIGMA LINX A230WT 2G

An inexpensive smartphone with a shock-resistant body, which is also very popular among users. Why?

There are quite a few reasons, but the main ones, it seems to us, are two: firstly, it is a very powerful battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh, and secondly, it supports operation in walkie-talkie mode. The degree of protection against water is not indicated, but judging by the comments, we should hope for IP53-IP63 (assumption).

• Screen diagonal: 2.31 inches

• Resolution: 320×240

• Weight: 266 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic

• Camera: yes

• Internet access: no

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 6000 mAh

LEXAND R2 Stone

A very inexpensive shockproof phone from LEXAND. The declared degree of protection against water is IP68, and the color of the case can be not only black, but also bright blue.

The battery capacity is not impressive - 1600 mAh, but let's not forget about the cost of the device.

There is a camera, a memory card slot, Internet access, and FM radio support.

• Screen diagonal: 1.77 inches

• Resolution: 160×128

• Weight: 141 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Camera: 0.3 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 1600 mAh

Ginzzu R62

It was not possible to find out what level of water protection this phone has, but it definitely has protection against moisture. The case itself is shockproof.

Interestingly, this version has a bright flashlight on the top of the body, while its twin model, the R2 Dual, has an antenna connector instead.

• Screen diagonal: 2.2 inches

• Resolution: 176×144

• Weight: -

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony

• Camera: 1.3 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

• Internet access: no

RugGear RG310

This is probably the most interesting device in the review. Have you already guessed why? Let's reveal the secret - this is not a phone at all, but a push-button smartphone built on Android! Yes, yes, that rare case when Android is used on a push-button phone.

What does this give? There are many advantages. For example, there is support for GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G, two cameras, and a powerful 3600 mAh battery. How do you like it?

Oh yes, the degree of protection is IP68.

• Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches

• Screen resolution: 320x240

• Weight: 231 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: MediaTek MT6572

• Memory capacity: 4 GB

• RAM capacity: 512 MB

• Battery capacity: 3600 mAh

• Camera: 5 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Ginzzu R41D

Obviously, Ginzzu has considerable experience in building rugged phones. By the way, they are in excellent demand, especially at such a low cost.

The phone is designed to work in extreme conditions, as evidenced by the highest degree of protection against water and dust IP68. We note a 2.2-inch color screen, a camera with video recording support, Bluetooth, a memory card slot, MMS support, and a capacious battery.

• Screen diagonal: 2.2 inches

• Resolution: 220×176

• Weight: 149 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3

• Camera: 0.3 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900

• Internet access: no

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 2000 mAh

RugGear RG128 Mariner

RugGear RG128 Mariner has a shockproof body and water resistance (protection rating - IP68). Its weight is only 127 g and it supports 2 SIM cards.

Internet access is possible using WAP, GPRS and EDGE technologies. There is a camera - however, it is 0.3 MP without the ability to record video. There is a slot for a memory card.

Battery capacity - 1400 mAh.

• Screen diagonal: 2.2 inches

• Resolution: 220×176

• Weight: 127 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3, FM radio

• Camera: 0.3 MP

• Video recording: no

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900

• Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 1400 mAh

Ginzzu R2 DUAL

And another model from Ginzzu. It uses a 2.2-inch screen, has a 1.3 MP camera, Internet access using WAP or GPRS technologies, Bluetooth and memory card support.

Design: waterproof (IP68) and impact-resistant housing. Battery capacity - 1700 mAh.

There are many advantages: loud speaker, flashlight, durable body, excellent battery life.

• Screen diagonal: 2.2 inches

• Resolution: 176×144

• Weight: 140 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3

• Camera: 1.3 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900

• Internet access: WAP, GPRS

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 1700 mAh

SENSEIT P3

The SENSEIT P3 is also waterproof (IP67) and shockproof, but it has other interesting features as well. One of them is the presence of a 3.2 MP camera with a built-in flash.

Other features include excellent battery life, a bright flashlight, barometer, compass, pedometer, and a loud external speaker.

• Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches

• Resolution: 320×240

• Weight: 179 g

• Number of SIM cards: 1

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3, FM radio

• Camera: 3.2 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800

• Internet access: GPRS

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 1800 mAh

RugGear RG150 Traveler

A very interesting model from RugGear. Immediately noteworthy is the protection against water and dust according to the IP68 standard, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, a memory card slot and, perhaps no less important, a very powerful 2400 mAh battery. Not impressive? In fact, for push-button phones this is an excellent indicator, although for traditional smartphones it may not be possible; push-button phones discharge at times slower than smartphones.

• Screen diagonal: 2 inches

• Resolution: 220×176

• Weight: 165 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3, FM radio

• Camera: 1.3 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900

• Internet access: no

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 2400 mAh

Ginzzu R6 Dual

The phone from Ginzzu has a 2.4-inch screen, support for 2 SIM cards, and the ability to access the Internet using WAP and GPRS technologies.

Ginzzu R6 Dual is equipped with a shock-resistant housing and water protection (IP67). There is a 2 MP camera and support for memory cards.

Battery capacity - 1700 mAh.

• Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches

• Resolution: 320×240

• Weight: 161 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones

• Audio: MP3

• Camera: 2 MP

• Video recording: yes

• Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900

• Internet access: WAP, GPRS

• Memory card slot: yes

• Battery capacity: 1700 mAh

Review of indestructible IP68 phones with powerful batteries: flagships and more

Modern people cannot imagine life without a mobile phone. Just a couple of decades ago they just began to enter our lives, and no one could imagine how firmly they would become part of our lives. A modern phone is a real computer with its own operating system and many useful programs. Among phones, various categories began to be distinguished depending on their purpose and set of functions. For example, camera phones have high-quality cameras and software necessary for processing photos directly on a mobile device. There are flagships in which manufacturers introduce their latest developments. Budget models are produced for the general public. Phone models with powerful batteries are called long-livers. There is another category of so-called indestructible phones of the IP68 standard. They are protected from dust and moisture getting inside the case, and also withstand shocks and falls. Today we will look at indestructible phones with a powerful battery.

The IP standard regulates the level of protection of a device. That is, it applies not only to phones, but now we are interested in them. For example, an IP68 phone. What does this mean? The first digit in the code indicates the level of protection against solid particles getting inside the phone. The second number shows the level of protection against moisture getting inside the case.

Below are the different levels of protection against particulate matter according to the IP standard:

• IP0x. There is no protection;
• IP1x. Protection against particles exceeding 50 millimeters. Comparable to touching with hands;
• IP2x. Protection against particles greater than 12 millimeters. Comparable to pressing with fingers;
• IP3x. Protection from 2.5 mm;
• IP4x. Particles 1 millimeter;
• IP5x. Dust protection;
• IP6x. Complete protection against dust entering the housing.

The following list shows the ingress protection levels according to the IP standard:

• IPx0. There is no protection;
• IPx1. There is protection against liquid drops falling vertically;
• IPx2. From splashes at an angle of up to 15 degrees;
• IPx3. The same with an angle of 60 degrees;
• IPx4. From any splashes of water;
• IPx5. Protection of water flow from any direction;
• IPx6. Protection against strong jets of water;
• IPx7. Protection against water ingress during short-term immersion to a depth of 1 meter;
• IPx8. Protection when immersed to a depth of more than 1 meter for a long time.

The most popular among secure phones are IP67 and IP68. In this review we will look at indestructible IP68 phones.

It was no coincidence that they received the epithet “unkillable”. The standard implies complete protection against dust getting inside the case. In addition, these IP68 standard models can be submerged under water to a depth of more than 10 meters. This will not harm the phone's internals.

Such phones will come in handy for tourists and extreme sports enthusiasts who go on long hikes far from civilization. They are also suitable for rescuers, military personnel and other specialists who, due to the nature of their activities, face extreme conditions.

But our priority in this review will be not only the security of the smartphone, but also the capacity of its battery. So, the models presented below with a powerful battery are not only “indestructible”, but also “long-lived”. Some of them are real flagships of their niche.

Review of IP68 phones with powerful batteries

The phone got its name after the famous sports car. The thin body of this indestructible device is sheathed in metal. The battery is not particularly powerful, but 2500 mAh is not bad for such a device.

To extend the battery life of the smartphone, the developers have implemented a special system for draining battery power. As for the other characteristics, there is nothing outstanding about them. The heart of the hardware component is a quad-core processor operating at a frequency of 1500 MHz.

The phone is equipped with a screen whose resolution is 720 by 1280 pixels. The device's camera has an 8-megapixel matrix.

The BV5000 is proudly called the flagship of the BlackView phone line. True, this manufacturer is little known outside of China. But in general, this rugged device may be of interest to our readers because it has a powerful battery.

The phone is made in black and orange tones and is positioned by BlackView as an indestructible IP68 flagship with a powerful battery. There is nothing to highlight among the components, software and additional functions of the BV5000. But the flagship has a powerful battery, the capacity of which is 4780 mAh. Even with a medium-intensity load, the smartphone will work offline for 3-4 days.

The XP3300 Force smartphone was announced back in 2011. Sonim is a leader in the indestructible phone segment. The phone can be found at retail for about 30 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer receives IP68 protection class. This unit is allowed to swim. And quite long and deep. It can stay at a depth of 2 meters for about an hour without any negative consequences.

The phone from Sonim comes with a three-year warranty and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass. It is also worth mentioning the presence of a 1700 mAh battery.

If this were a smartphone, then this is an average battery for it. But for the push-button XP3300 Force it is a powerful battery. In talk mode it will last a day, and in standby mode up to 800 hours.

The core hardware of the Sonim XP3300 Force is the MediaTek MT6235 CPU. This processor is very popular among Chinese smartphone manufacturers. The display of the indestructible IP68 device has a diagonal of 2 inches and a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels. There is a 2 megapixel camera and a slot for micro SD cards up to 16 gigabytes. There are GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS modules available, and among the bonuses there is FM radio. As already mentioned, there is a powerful 1700 mAh battery for such a model. Dimensions are 60 by 126 by 25 millimeters and weighs 185 grams.

It is worth noting that there is a version of this device on sale, the XP1300 FORCE, without a camera and GPS. At the same time, the price is very attractive (15 thousand rubles) since this is not a flagship. There should also be a modification with an NFC module, called XP1301 Core NFC.

Another indestructible phone, given the “car” name. Of course, the smartphone has nothing to do with the famous car manufacturer. It’s just that the manufacturer of this device with IP68 protection decided to make such a marketing move.

The phone has a number of features designed to make it easier to use and a powerful battery. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh. Taking into account the economical battery consumption, the phone has excellent battery life. IP68 protection allows the battery to withstand various types of external influences.

The indestructible H6 IP68 phone, which received a “car” prefix in its name. It has the same rectangular design as the famous SUV. Plus, it has a powerful battery to match the Hummer's engine. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh.

However, there are also weaknesses. For example, a manufacturer can be blamed for a weak processor. As a result, the performance of the Hummer H6 is significantly lower than it could be. For example, users write reviews that they cannot run modern games and heavy applications properly. But IP68 protection and a powerful battery correct the situation.

Another flagship in the category of indestructible phones. It entered the market in 2012. The face of this device is a 2-inch display with a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels. The camera has a 2 megapixel sensor. To expand the internal memory of the device, there is a micro SD slot supporting cards up to 16 GB.

Supports work with one SIM card. This IP68 rugged phone has FM radio module, Bluetooth, 3G GPS, GPRS/EDGE.

The Sonim XP5300 Force 3G also boasts a powerful battery. Its capacity is 1950 mAh. For a device with this level of power consumption and display size, this is a very powerful battery. The battery provides up to 22 hours of battery life in talk mode (2G), and in standby mode up to 1500 hours.

The phone's dimensions are 60 by 126 by 25 millimeters and weighs 185 grams. The cost of this indestructible device is within 30 thousand rubles.

The Sonim Land Rover S2 modification with support for the 3G standard costs several thousand more. It also features a more powerful battery and a design inspired by the iconic SUV.

The product range of the store website is represented by Land Rover, Hummer, Conquest, Jeep, North Face, Blackview and other brands. The housings of all devices are completely sealed. The charging connectors, the headphones are closed with rubber tight plugs, the SIM card compartment is covered with a silicone seal. Indestructible phones are equipped with a resource-intensive battery, powerful software, and additional applications.

1. Internet/communication

You don’t have to limit your usual mobile, virtual communication. If necessary, you can find information by accessing the Internet. Regardless of their location, owners of shockproof, waterproof cellular phones will always be in touch. Some models support 4G (up to 150 Mbps).

1. Satellite navigation (GPS, A/EPO-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou)

This function will allow you to monitor the situation on the road, navigate the area, and choose the optimal route.

1. Sensors

The proximity sensor turns off the backlight when the device approaches your ear. The accelerometer is used to scale browser pages, update the Bluetooth list, in applications like “Pedometer”, etc. To save energy, the light sensor will adjust the required screen brightness. The more sensors a gadget has, the more data it will record.

1. Multimedia services

Shockproof cellular phones support many text, graphic formats, video, audio.

To increase battery life, the manufacturer has implemented a special battery consumption system in protected models. Therefore, some cell phones work up to 120 days in standby mode.

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Moisture and dust are the main enemies of a modern gadget. Just one drop that penetrates the case can cause many short circuits, resulting in complete failure of the device. In order to save users from the need to “fiddle” with gadgets, manufacturers are increasingly providing their devices with type protection. Such indestructible devices are not afraid of rain, heat, or sea water.

Caterpillar Cat B30

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 1,000 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Memory: 1 GB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 3,479 rubles

The range of mobile technology includes mostly brutal-looking smartphones, but this little guy has found his way among them. Caterpillar B30 is a compact feature phone with a minimal set of functions, boasting an IP67 degree of protection.

Unfortunately, neither the camera nor the screen can be considered the strengths of this phone; autonomy also leaves much to be desired - with a 1,000 mAh battery, the Cat B30 “lives” only 4 hours of talk time. But the device supports 3G and has a good amount of RAM for a feature phone - 256 MB, thanks to which the user of a modest device can easily access the Internet if necessary.

In the designation IP67, the first digit indicates the degree of protection against dust (maximum 6), the second - against water (maximum 8). The Cat B30 is not the best waterproof - it is not able to withstand immersion to a depth of more than 1 meter.

Advantages:

• 3G support.
• Compact shockproof housing.
• Lots of memory – both RAM and user.

Flaws:

• Mediocre camera.
• Overpriced - obviously a surcharge for a well-known brand; the phone cannot be called inexpensive.

Ginzzu R62

• Degree of protection:
• Battery: 1,700 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 1.3 megapixels
• Memory

Price: from 3,240 rubles

Advantages:

• Durable housing.
• Not a bad battery.
• Built-in walkie-talkie.

Flaws:

Conclusion

In terms of functionality, push-button phones are no match for smartphones. But when it comes to dust and moisture protection, they are in no way inferior - technically, it is even easier to provide reliable protection for a feature phone, because it does not have a huge display, which is considered the most vulnerable point.

Removed from selection

RugGear RG128 Mariner

• Degree of protection: IP68
• Battery: 1,400 mAh + spare 650 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 48 KB (can be expanded to )

Price: from 3,399 rubles

It’s not for nothing that a phone with buttons from RugGear was called a sailor (and “Mariner” is translated exactly like that) - its moisture protection is in perfect order. Unlike the Caterpillar device, this one will withstand immersion to a depth of more than a meter. An obvious advantage of the RG128 Mariner is its capacious battery - if you believe the reviews, after 3 days of use only one “stick” disappears.

However, the shock-resistant device from RugGear is not without its disadvantages. For example, a memory capacity of 48 KB looks either like a misunderstanding or a mockery of user needs. In reviews, users complained that due to the minimum amount of built-in memory, the phone could not even receive SMS. The memory is expandable using a MicroSD flash drive up to 8 GB, but this already promises additional costs - in which the buyer of the device, of course, is not interested.

Advantages

• High degree of moisture protection.
• Capacious battery.
• Minimum weight - only 127 grams.
• Loud speaker.

Flaws

• “Mocking” amount of built-in memory.
• Does not support 3G.

Vkworld New Stone V3

• Degree of protection: IP68
• Battery: 3,000 mAh
• Support 2SIM: Phone supports 3 SIM
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Memory: 64 MB (expandable up to 8 GB)

Price: from 2,333 rubles

A buyer who is not afraid to contact a little-known brand in Russia will be lucky - he will be able to acquire a high-quality and functional New Stone V3 device at a minimal price. Despite the fact that this cell phone costs less than other participants in our rating, its characteristics are much higher.

An important advantage of the New Stone V3 is its outstanding autonomy. 3,000 mAh can last for a whole month without recharging – with moderate use of the device. It is curious that the device from Vkworld is capable of performing a function - that is, recharging other phones. There are many smartphones endowed with this ability, but for feature phones this is very rare.

The downside of New Stone V3 is its inaccessibility. Devices from Vkworld are not officially sold in Russia - a domestic buyer will have to turn to the services and prepare for a long wait for delivery.

Advantages

• Capacious battery.
• Support for 3 SIM cards.
• Loud speaker.
• Waterproof - the device can withstand underwater for up to 30 minutes.
• Attractive price.

Flaws

• Absence from Russian store windows.

DEXP Larus P4

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 1,700 mAh
• Support 2SIM: There is
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 4 MB (expandable up to 32 GB)

Price: from 2,389 rubles

If you are not ready to wait a whole month and a half for Vkworld to arrive from China, it is better to switch your attention to the Larus P4 model. This is a very simple phone, the main advantage of which is its modest price.

The fact that the Larus P4 has a lot of functions can even be regarded as a plus - it is thanks to this that the autonomy of the device is “at its best”. The manufacturer assures that on one charge you will be able to talk for 15 hours without interruption. It is doubtful that anyone will undergo such a test - it is not necessary; You can be convinced that the device is “long-lived” by simply reading reviews from experienced users.

Advantages

• Good autonomy.
• Reasonable price.
• Supports flash card with large memory capacity. Not every device from our top can handle a 32 GB microSD.

Flaws

• Weak camera.
• Minimum built-in memory.

SENSEIT P3

• Degree of protection: IP67, MIL-STD-810
• Battery: 1,200 mAh
• Support 2SIM: No
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels
• Memory: 32 MB (expandable up to 16 GB)

Price: from 5,489 rubles

The Senseit P3 has one feature that allows it to take a place among the best rugged phones - it meets not only IP67, but also the American military standard MIL-STD-810. This means that the gadget is able to remain operational after sudden temperature changes, and is not afraid of shocks and water, as well as sea salt, fog and many other unfavorable conditions. The list of tests to which equipment applying for MIL-STD-810 certification is subjected is impressive in its breadth.

While the Senseit P3 is indeed very durable, its functionality leaves much to be desired. The phone is equipped with a weak battery, does not support two SIM cards, and cannot boast of a large amount of memory - all this allows us to judge that the cost of the device is frankly overpriced.

Advantages

• Great build.
• Meets military MIL-STD-810 certification.
• Good camera for a feature phone

Flaws

• The device cannot be called compact - the body is quite thick.
• Minimum memory - you can’t do without a flash drive.

Runbo X1

• Degree of protection: IP67
• Battery: 2,200 mAh
• Support 2SIM: No
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel
• Memory: 4 GB

Price: from 9,900 rubles

The reader may have a completely reasonable question: why is the X1 feature phone so expensive if its technical characteristics are at the same level as those of other, much cheaper devices? The thing is that the X1 is capable of working as a full-fledged walkie-talkie in the civilian frequency range (400 - 470 MHz) - the receiver range of the device from Runbo reaches 5 kilometers. Using X1 you can communicate not only with similar mobile devices, but also with “real” walkie-talkies.

The device from Runbo has other interesting features. In particular, this is the only secure phone that can work in CDMA networks - not only in GSM.

Advantages

• Lots of built-in memory.
• Walkie talkie function.
• The presence of a convenient clip that allows you to securely attach the phone to your belt.

Flaws

• Impressive price.
• Lack of slot for flash card.