In this article, we are going to look at the 5 best rugged smartphones in 2023. If you want to read more about the best rugged smartphones and check out our detailed analysis of the smartphone market, you can go to 10 Best Rugged Smartphones in 2023.
5. Nokia XR20
Number Of Mentions: 2
Average Ranking: 3.5
Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) introduced the XR20 in 2021. According to Nokia Corporation’s (NYSE:NOK) website, the XR20 is made to the MIL-STD-810H military standard. You may already know that many consider Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) phones to be the most durable products in the mobile industry, and with the XR20 they have hit all the rugged notes and did so in a new way. The Nokia XR20 is a truly rugged smartphone, and it’s 5G compatible too.
4. Motorola Defy
Number Of Mentions: 2
Average Ranking: 2
The Motorola Defy is no ordinary smartphone. With a thermoplastic frame, this phone is hardy and rugged and built to take a good amount of beating. The smartphone is military standard certified to survive extreme conditions, and it will keep out sand, dust, and water. The smartphone display is protected by the Victus Gorilla Glass, and the Motorola Defy also has a decent camera.
3. Doogee S98 Pro
Number Of Mentions: 3
Average Ranking: 7
The Doogee S98 Pro is one of the best rugged smartphones in 2023. With an exceptional battery life, bright display, night vision, and thermal imaging cameras, the phone is built with a rugged shell and Gorilla Glass display, which makes this smartphone nearly indestructible. However, unfortunately, this rugged smartphone is not 5G compatible like some of the other phones in our list of 10 best rugged smartphones in 2023.
2. Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Number Of Mentions: 3
Average Ranking: 4.5
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is the runner up on our list of 10 best rugged smartphones in 2023. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KRX:005930) first released the Galaxy XCover Pro in 2020. With military grade MIL-STD-810G certification to standards, this smartphone is rugged but built with features that are tailored specifically to business settings. The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is extra secure with both fingerprint scanner and facial recognition to unlock the phone. Users also get access to a refined push-to-talk functionality, and other unique partner-enabled mobility solutions as well as mobile-based point of sale (POS).
1. CAT S62 Pro
Number Of Mentions: 4
Average Ranking: 8
The CAT S62 Pro is another smartphone from the CAT phone lineup, manufactured by Bullitt Group Ltd, that made it to our list of 10 best rugged smartphones in 2023. The CAT S62 Pro is an advanced device that provides instant access to professional-grade thermal imaging. With a high pixel density screen, the CAT S62 Pro as a rugged smartphone is waterproof, dustproof, and can handle many more challenges.
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