If you are looking for a phone that can withstand “fire, water, and copper pipes” and can survive a fall to the floor without compromising performance, then our 2019 ranking of protected smartphones will help make the right choice.
The most protected smartphones in 2019 have passed rigorous tests to prove their compliance with modern standards of protection against vibration, shock, high temperatures, dust and moisture.
10. Caterpillar CAT S61
The average price is 45 185 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.2 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
- weight 250 g, WxHxT 78x163x13 mm
This smartphone with a housing made of polycarbonate and rubber is certified MIL-STD-810G and IP69. Simply put, it will work even under high pressure jets of water. So you can watch YouTube videos right in the shower.
The CAT S61 is equipped with useful tools such as an indoor air quality sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, and a thermal imager.
Of course, in terms of its technical characteristics, this model cannot be compared with the flagships of 2019. However, 4 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 630 is enough for everyday tasks, including games at medium settings.
pros: a screen from which you can read under the bright sun, mechanical buttons, a capacious battery, there is a programmable button.
MinusesA: high price, no wireless charging.
9. AGM X3
The average price is 54 900 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.99 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 24 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 4100 mAh battery
- weight of 216 g, WxHxT 81.50 × 167.50 × 10.50 mm
- separate DAC
One of the best secure smartphones is the third version of the phone from a well-known Chinese manufacturer. With X3, AGM seeks to conquer not only the Chinese, but also the European market.
Inside the X3 is the Snapdragon 845 - the flagship processor of last year, so the smartphone will not sacrifice speed for the sake of power. It also has the best sound of all, thanks to waterproof JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers that deliver sound up to 98 dB.
Thanks to the Sony camera with two lenses on the back and another 20 MP lens on the front, the photos taken by the AGM X3 come out bright and detailed, with a minimum of digital noise.
pros: huge, bright and contrasting screen, powerful hardware, there is a light indication of events, there is wireless charging.
Minuses: high price, the battery is not as capacious as the previous version of X2 (6000 mAh).
8. AGM X2
The average price is 34,890 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 7.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.5 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 6000 mAh battery
- weight of 250 g, WxHxT 83.40 × 168.50 × 14 mm
If you need the most protected smartphone, which also has a very tenacious battery, then pay attention to the AGM X2. It has everything you need for work and entertainment, including a good main and selfie cameras, a Snapdragon 652 processor with average performance and 6 GB of RAM.
In addition to the large battery capacity, this model boasts a detector of volatile organic compounds, which makes it very useful for the target audience.
pros: not very bulky, there is NFC and USB Type-C.
Minuses: obsolete OS, no wireless charging, supports only one 4G SIM card.
7. Sonim XP8
The average price is 30 900 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- dual SIM support
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 1080 × 1920
- 12 MP dual camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4900 mAh battery
- weight 335 g, WxHxT 79.5x152x18 mm
Successor to the popular Sonim XP7 (which was released over 4 years ago)
It’s focused not on ordinary users, but on a very specific niche audience. It mainly includes builders, electricians, people working in chemical plants, and those who are the first to react during work to dangerous and emergency conditions.
Sonim XP8 is equipped with two front speakers with a volume of 100 dB, which will allow you to hear the interlocutor even with strong external noise. According to the manufacturer, this device withstands pressure weighing up to 1 ton, survives a fall on a concrete floor, and is resistant to dust, oils, high temperatures, water and chemicals.
In addition, Sonim has a Push-To-Talk feature that can be a reliable tool in case of emergency or when a user needs a walkie-talkie service.
pros: conveniently in the hands, has a quick charge function, a three-year warranty from the manufacturer.
Minuses: It’s hard to find on sale, the high price with not too impressive specifications, such as an outdated OS, Snapdragon 630 chipset and only 64/4 GB of memory.
6. Blackview BV5500
The average price is 8,400 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.5 ″ screen
- dual camera 8 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 16 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 4400 mAh battery
- weight of 247 g, WxHxT 8.1 × 152.3 × 16 mm
The novelty, released at the end of 2018, meets all the expectations of fans of Blackview products.
This smartphone is 99% dustproof and can operate at extreme temperatures from -30 ° C to 60 ° C. It can withstand drops from a height of 1.50 meters and immersion in water to a depth of one and a half meters for up to 30 minutes.
The case material is made of the most advanced industrial rubber (HNBR, a very durable rubber that is resistant to wear, corrosion, extreme temperatures and antioxidant processes).
In general, this is the most inexpensive and at the same time very durable model in the top list. However, the cheapness deprived her of several useful options, such as the possibility of contactless payment and a fingerprint scanner.
pros: The rear dual camera takes good pictures in normal lighting, supports installing a memory card up to 32 GB.
Minuses: No fast and wireless charging, no NFC.
5. KYOCERA DuraForce Pro 2
The average price is 35,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3240 mAh battery
- weight of 243 g, WxHxT 73.40 × 150.20 × 13.50 mm
Among several “purebred Chinese” in the ranking of the best protected smartphones in 2019, there was one real Japanese. This is one of the new products in 2019, which replaced the popular model of 2016 - DuraForce Pro.
You will not find in this stern samurai a fashionable combination of glass and metal (which, of course, is attractive, but fragile). Instead, it is a mixture of polycarbonate and durable rubber.
Around the case are located almost the same buttons and ports as on any other smartphone (yes, it has a headphone jack), with each port opening covered by protective valves.
Inside the DuraForce Pro are the mid-range processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 and the Adreno 508 video accelerator. This “team” is great for multitasking, but not very good for demanding games.
DuraForce Pro 2 is certified by the military standard MIL-STD-810, therefore it must withstand low pressure, temperature shock, any contamination by liquids, high altitude, mechanical vibration, icing and much more. This durability makes the phone ideal for working in extreme conditions.
pros: Fast and wireless charging, bright, clear, contrast IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 441ppi and Sapphire Shield protection
Minuses: The phone hardly fits into your pocket due to its thickness.
4. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
The average price is 25 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.8 ″, resolution 2560 × 1440
- 12 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 68.1 × 148.9 × 8 mm
Samsung phones consistently come in various ratings - from the largest phones to the latest smartphones in 2019. So the rating of the best waterproof smartphones was no exception.
If you place the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Active next to each other, you will undoubtedly notice that the latter has lost its all-metal body in favor of combining polycarbonate (for the back cover) and a metal frame with hard rubber bumpers.
And while the S8's main attraction was its bezel-less screen, the S8 Active required a larger frame to offer an enhanced level of protection.
At the same time, fans of taking selfies in extreme conditions will certainly appreciate the fact that in this model the manufacturer retained an excellent 8 MP front camera, which was in the usual S8. The main camera is also the same for both models, and takes great photos both in daylight and in the dark.
The Galaxy S8 Active is IP68 certified, so it is protected from dust particles and is waterproof, allowing you to immerse it under water to a depth of one and a half meters for about 30 minutes.
It also complies with the MIL-STD-810G standard, which means that the smartphone has passed 21 tests in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, shock and vibration, humidity, low or high altitude.
Inside the case of the S8 Active is the Snapdragon 835 chipset and the Adreno 540 GPU. This couple will launch any resource-intensive game that you upload to your smartphone.
pros: Superb 568 dpi Super AMOLED display and protected Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for long battery life.
Minuses: maybe morally outdated OS.
3. LG X Venture M710DS
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.2 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 4100 mAh battery
- weight of 166 g, WxHxT 75.80x154x9.29 mm
The top 3 secure smartphones in 2019 opens the product of a well-known South Korean company. It was created for active people who, for example, play sports outdoors. The back panel of the device is made of textured rubber, and the front part is made of glass (with three physical buttons). The sides are reinforced with metal.
In terms of durability, the LG X Venture is at the same level as Samsung's Active Series and has IP68 and MIL-STD 810G certifications. According to LG, this model has passed 14 tests for durability in a controlled environment.
Inside the X Venture case there is a Snapdragon 435 chipset, an Adreno 505 graphics processor, 32 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM (you can add up to 256 GB through the microSD card slot).
pros: The X Venture display has excellent viewing angles, and most importantly, it is very bright. At a brightness of about 450 nits, the screen is clearly visible on a sunny day.
Minuses: outdated microUSB port, due to not too powerful hardware, you will not be able to smoothly play the latest graphically intensive games.
2. Doogee S90
The average price is 26,990 rubles.
Specifications:
smartphone with Android 8.1
dual SIM support
6.18 ″ screen, resolution 1080x2246
dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
128 GB memory, memory card slot
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
6 GB RAM
5050 mAh battery
weight 300 g, WxHxT 80.7x168.5x14.1 mm
The most popular Doogee S80 in 2018 is replaced by the new king - S90. And although he lost the super-capacious battery of his predecessor (10080 mAh), he grew up in terms of screen size, memory storage and resolution of the main camera.
The most interesting feature of this smartphone is its modular design, which allows you to attach various accessories to it, including an additional battery, night vision camera, walkie-talkie and gamepad. Later, a 5G mod will appear that will make the Doogee S90 the first secure 5G phone. And all this at an affordable price.
The mods are magnetically attached to the back of the Doogee, are easily fixed in place and hold tight, but are also easily removed if necessary.
S90 complies with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G standards, and the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 4.
There will be no problems with multitasking and launching “gluttonous” games thanks to the Helio P60 processor and the Mali-G72 video accelerator.
pros: There is fast and wireless charging, an excellent rear camera that takes good pictures even in low light conditions.
Minuses: the model is new, it is still difficult to find on sale.
1. Ulefone Armor 6
The average price is 22,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 267.50 g, WxHxT 83x166x13.30 mm
The novelty of protected smartphones in 2019 is the fifth phone of the Chinese company Armor. Armor 4 does not exist, since this number is considered unlucky in China.
With wireless charging, a Full HD + display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and IP68 certification, this phone is designed to become the most powerful smartphone at an affordable price.
On the back of the device there is a camera that boasts good image quality under normal lighting, plus there is a fingerprint sensor, LED flashlight and UV sensor.
The phone runs on an eight-core Mediatek Helio P60 chip with a frequency of 2 GHz and is equipped with a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. The 5000 mAh battery can be charged using the included 18 W charger or the optional 10 W Qi Wireless Charger.
pros: best value for money in top rugged smartphones, removable battery.
Minuses: There is no audio jack, although a headphone adapter is included.
