We are used to the fact that smartphones are fragile, elegant everyday helpers that require careful handling and additional protection in some situations. For example, such a device should be used in a case so that its internal components are not damaged in the event of a fall; and in order to keep the fragile touch screen intact, you need to use a protective film, which serves as another layer, taking all the scratches on itself. So most users manage to keep both the appearance of the device and its functionality at the factory level.
However, there is a category of smartphones that do not require all these and other measures. These are phones that, by their very nature, are protected from any possible damage. They are also called “shockproof smartphones”, since such a phone, despite its functionality, is not afraid of falls from a height or any other mechanical influences. In today's article, we will look at just a few of these devices, so that the interested reader knows what they are and what they are.
Design
ImmediatelyI would like to describe the concept followed by manufacturers producing shockproof smartphones. As a rule, such devices are equipped with a high degree of protection, represented by powerful glass, a reinforced case, and a rubberized shell that can prevent moisture from entering the case. Due to this, most phones belonging to this category have a somewhat bulky and rather large appearance. For example, using them in everyday life will be somewhat inconvenient (especially for girls).
However, not all shockproof smartphones are like that. There are also gadgets that are exquisitely designed and easy to fit in your pocket. True, their degree of protection without a dense layer of plastic or rubber is seriously reduced.
Functionality
As a rule, shockproof smartphones (reviews about them confirm this) do not have as productive technical stuffing as the devices we are used to that we use in everyday life. The reason for this, apparently, lies in the purpose of the phone: as a rule, rugged devices are needed in the “field conditions”, where high-speed processor operation or a high-precision camera are not required. Such phones are required, for example, to be able to determine the location using GPS, communicate over the network in areas where the signal is weak; support for two SIM cards, the presence of memory cards and other things.
In view of this, protected shockproof smartphones are not equipped with the fastestprocessor, small amount of RAM, not a new version of the operating system.
Battery
An important aspect of the functioning of any such device is the presence of a large battery. This stems from the needs that face a phone of this class - the need to keep the charge as long as possible in the absence of power sources. This is logical, because in nature (on a hike, hunting or traveling) there is no way to connect the phone to a charger, which requires a powerful battery. As a rule, developers take this into account when completing their shockproof smartphones.
Top Models
In order to get an idea of the devices that we characterize in this review, we invite you to familiarize yourself with some of the best-in-class gadgets presented as recently as possible. In the article we will give not only their brief description, but also a number of characteristics of interest to us. Thus, their review will be carried out and, in addition, a picture is made of what the devices are. They are listed below.
Runbo X6
One of the most successfully sold devices, released under a brand so unfamiliar to all of us. The phone has unusually high technical performance due to a fairly powerful equipment. For example, here is the MTK6589T processor, which is installed on budget models of full-fledged smartphones. In addition to it, the device boasts 2 GB of RAM, a colorful screen that transmitshigh-quality picture, as well as a 13-megapixel camera. With its parameters, the device breaks stereotypes (in particular, one of the ones we described above) that a shockproof smartphone on “Android” cannot be productive.
Viking Tor
This is another powerful novelty with a 4-core MTK processor, which will give odds to many "civilian" phones without a rubberized case and protective panels. The phone has an attractive "harsh" design, which carries not only aesthetic value, but also helps to increase the security of the device. Again, this is a shockproof and waterproof smartphone, capable of staying up and running in almost any environment.
True, here the manufacturers miscalculated somewhat with the battery capacity by installing a 2650 mAh battery on the phone. This is frankly not enough.
Sonim Land Rover S2
This device is somewhat different from those mentioned above. In terms of technical characteristics, it really lags behind - it has a small screen (2 inches diagonal), a simple processor that does not differ in performance, and a 1950 mAh battery. In addition, some additional modules are installed here: 3G adapter, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS.
But in terms of security, this is the best shockproof smartphone. He earned such a title thanks to a series of practical tests, for which he was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Ginnzu RS61DUltimate
The name of the company that produces this phone is unlikely to say anything to most readers of this article. The developer has prepared an interesting solution for real travelers and thrill-seekers. We are talking about a “hybrid” of a telephone and a walkie-talkie. From the first, a powerful quad-core processor is installed here, which resembles the first two of our “heroes” of the review, as well as additional systems inherent in many smartphones. From the walkie-talkie here, in fact, there is only a module for transmitting and receiving a signal, which works in such a way that it can be caught at a distance of up to a kilometer (in an urban environment). It is possible that in an open area, the signal strength will expand this range, allowing communication with other participants.
Ginzu RS9 Dual
And this member of our rating proves that not all shockproof smartphones are expensive. The review showed that there are budget models that have a high level of security and, thus, can behave perfectly in practice. At least this sample in question has 1 GB of RAM, an MTK6589 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz per core; 8 megapixel camera. The cost of the model is about 10 thousand rubles - for this money the buyer receives a display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The pre-installed battery here has a capacity of 2800 mAh.
Reviews
As the reviews that you have read above are being prepared, we have also come across reviews ofsome smartphones. They are of a different nature and for the most part they positively note the level of work of the device itself. In particular, from the point of view of security, the models really show themselves on the good side. However, there are shortcomings in something else: audibility, battery endurance, stability. After all, first of all, a shockproof Android smartphone is a phone that can also have some minor flaws that make interaction with it less comfortable. Therefore, when choosing such a gadget, you should pay attention not only to how it is protected, but also how it behaves in everyday life.
Conclusions
Today, a shockproof and waterproof smartphone can become indispensable somewhere on a long journey, far from civilization and our usual comfort. However, for this you need to make sure that the device meets all your requirements and at the same time does not let you down at the most inopportune moment. To do this, we recommend not chasing budget, so as not to run into low-quality Chinese products, but choose more carefully. We hope this review will help you make the right choice.
