If you do not want to treat your mobile phone as a fragile jewel and are not going to spend tens of thousands of rubles on a device that can break even when carried in your pocket, select one of the favorite models for the rating of protected smartphones in 2020.
The top new products of this and last year were selected based on reviews from real customers and reviews by reputable bloggers.
10. Caterpillar Cat S61
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- 5.2 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
The Cat S61 is the successor to the popular CAT S60 rugged smartphone, which could withstand the harshest conditions while still having an elegant look and rich functionality.
The updated model is equipped with a better thermal imager (one of the main attractive aspects of this device). The resolution of the thermal image has changed from VGA to HD. And the camera is now able to see heat points at a distance of up to 30 meters.
In addition to the thermal imager, the CAT S61 has an air quality sensor and a laser measuring tool that provides information on distance and area in a radius of up to 10 meters. Thanks to its capabilities, this device will become a useful assistant for builders, car mechanics and other professions who work with potentially hazardous materials or need to scan the temperature of various areas.
Inside the case with a dustproof rating of IP68 and durability standard MIL-STD-810G is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor combined with an Adreno 508 video processor. Their capabilities are quite enough to play Black Desert Mobile, World of Tanks Blitz or another popular mobile game on medium settings.
pros: you can make contactless payment, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, there is a quick charge, there is a programmable button.
Minuses: the screen is hard to break, but easy to scratch, an outdated version of Android.
9. OnePlus 8 Pro
- smartphone with Android 10
- screen 6.78 ″, resolution 3168 × 1440
- four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4510 mAh battery
One of the most anticipated new products of Chinese smartphones in 2020, in addition to its impressive technical characteristics, is also distinguished by full moisture and dust protection of the housing according to the IP68 standard. This means that with this gadget you can not only wash in the shower, but also immerse it in water to a depth of more than 1 meter and for up to half an hour.
But with regard to the strength of the case, things are not as good as that of other participants in the rating. The back cover, although it looks beautiful, is made of glass, and may not survive a fall from a height of human growth.
The huge AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz will provide an excellent movie and video viewing experience, while the incredibly powerful Snapdragon 865 processor will quickly solve any work or game task that you perform.
Thanks to proprietary charging technology WARP Charge 30T smartphone can be charged from zero to 100% in less than an hour. At the same time, unlike the OnePlus 7T, the G8 also supports wireless charging.
pros: supports 5G networks, smooth and well-optimized shell, capacious battery.
Minuses: no audio jack, high price.
8. KYOCERA DuraForce PRO 2
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 3240 mAh battery
This is the latest phone from a Japanese manufacturer to join the secure smartphone market as a successor to the DuraForce Pro.
In the new version, several key elements were improved, including the amount of flash memory increased from 32 to 64 GB, the amount of RAM from 3 to 4 GB, and the Snapdragon 617 processor replaced the more powerful Snapdragon 630.
The case made of a mixture of polycarbonate and rubber has a curved back, soft rounded corners, which makes it very comfortable in the hand.
Thanks to Sapphire Shield protection, the DuraForce PRO 2 display is virtually scratch-free and a little harder to break than the usual protection of Corning Gorilla Glass screens. However, sapphire crystal does not interfere with reading from the screen in bright sunlight.
The most secure smartphone from Japan is Military Standard 810G certified, therefore it must withstand low pressure, temperature shock, any pollution by liquids, mechanical vibration, freezing rain, and other extreme conditions.
pros: there is a fast charge, protection class IP68, in good light, the main camera can take good photos with accurate colors, low noise and overall good exposure.
Minuses: there are no mechanical buttons, not complete Russification, it is difficult to find for sale in Russia, look at foreign sites like eBay.
7. Land Rover M22
- smartphone with Android 6.0
- 2.45 ″ screen, resolution 432 × 240
- 5 MP camera, autofocus
- 16 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 2 GB RAM
- 3500 mAh battery
Here is the smallest participant in the ranking of the best protected smartphones of 2020. However, its tiny size is combined with the weight inherent in much larger mobile devices. And all because of the plastic and rubber case, which has the IP68 moisture and dust protection standard, as well as the super-capacious battery for such a crumb.
The Land Rover M22 has support for fast charging 5V / 2A, in addition, this smartphone supports charging through the original 24W dock. However, it will have to be purchased separately.
The display itself, although small, but quite bright, is made using IPS technology and supports up to 5 simultaneous touches.
The ARM Cortex-A53 Quad Core 1300 MHz processor will not pull most modern games at medium or even low settings, but you are unlikely to get the Land Rover M22 for mobile entertainment.
A small 5-megapixel camera with the slow-motion function will be enough to take photos and videos under water, or take ground pictures in good light.
pros: miniature size, you can make contactless payments, there is a fingerprint scanner, there is a 3.5 audio jack.
Minuses: low-power processor, low resolution in the main and front cameras, little RAM, outdated OS.
6. OUKITEL WP5
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 5.5 ″ screen, resolution 1440 × 720
- three cameras 13 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 8000 mAh battery
Among the best protected smartphones of 2020, this is the top model in terms of such indicators as battery capacity. Perhaps the second place in the ranking, DOOGEE S95 Pro, can argue with this thanks to its additional module.
Even if you listen to music non-stop, OUKITEL WP5 will not discharge for 43 hours. Agree, this is the perfect smartphone for those who often travels to places with little population, where there is no way to recharge gadgets.
The casing of the device is protected against ingress of water and dust according to the IP68 standard. Inside there is a budget chipset MediaTek Helio A22, so you can not count on the gaming capabilities of the smartphone. However, navigation does not slow down, and you can open up to 5 not "heavy" applications, without fear that the phone will start to lag.
pros: capacious battery, there is a fast charge, a fingerprint scanner, there is a side programmable button.
Minuses: heavy, Bluetooth does not always work the first time.
5. Samsung Galaxy S10 +
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.4 ″ screen
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- battery 4100 mAh
The top 5 secure smartphones opens with Samsung's ex-flagship version, which is included in the list of the best smartphones in 2020 in terms of price and quality.
In addition to a high-resolution bezel-less screen with excellent color reproduction, this model compares favorably with a housing that is waterproof and dustproof according to the IP68 standard. That is, if you wish, you can take a mobile phone with you to the shower or pool, and post a photo on the social network without getting out of the water. Thanks to the dual 10 + 8 MP front camera, selfies will be highly detailed and bright, but not oversaturated.
One of the important elements of a reliable smartphone is the battery life, and the Samsung Galaxy S10 + does not disappoint. This model is equipped with a non-removable 4100 mAh Li-Ion battery, with fast and wireless charging function.
The Samsung Exynos 9820 processor can easily cope with any game at maximum settings. Therefore, we can safely recommend the Samsung Galaxy S10 + to those who need not only full moisture protection of the case from the smartphone, but also a powerful filling.
pros: performance, stock of brightness, excellent main camera.
Minuses: price.
4. Samsung XCover 4S
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 720 x 1280
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 2800 mAh battery
Rugged Chinese-made smartphones have long ruled the ball in the mobile device market, but Samsung doesn't seem to lose hope of snatching a piece of the pie. And proof of this is the revival of the XCover series.
The new device, 4S, has an IP68 protection class, so it is completely protected from dust and can withstand immersion in water to a depth of one and a half meters for 30 minutes. It also complies with the MIL-STD-810G standard, and will survive after falling from a height of about 1.2 meters.
On the front side, in addition to the three physical keys, the Samsung XCover 4S is equipped with a 5.0-inch PLS TFT capacitive display, which is slightly inferior in color to the AMOLED screen, but should still be better than most IPS panels.
Inside the XCover 4S case is the Exynos 7885 chipset paired with the Mali-G71 MP2 graphics accelerator.
In terms of cameras, the Samsung XCover 4S has a 16 MP rear camera with an f / 1.7 aperture, and the front panel has a 5 megapixel secondary camera with an f / 2.2 aperture. While the front camera has remained unchanged compared to the previous generation, it seems that the rear camera has become better, and it shoots well in the street in the daytime. In low light, digital noise is noticeable in the pictures, and the colors are slightly blurry.
pros: removable battery, contactless payments.
Minuses: It is difficult to find for sale in Russia, can be ordered on eBay or other online site.
3. Land Rover EXPLORE
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 1920 x 1080
- 16 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
If the Cat S61 is a reliable phone for builders, security guards, and other similar professions, then the Land Rover Explore is the ideal phone for walking outdoors. It is very durable, has IP68 water resistance, Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a protective film on a 5-inch display.
The display works with a resolution of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels and has a large margin of brightness, so it is easy to read from it even in bright sunshine.
The true charm of Land Rover Explore is in the details. While it boasts a good 4000 mAh battery, you can optionally install a number of modules, including an additional battery that adds another 3600 mAh, and a Ceramic Patch GPS antenna. This accessory extends the GPS capabilities of your smartphone, ensuring that you always know where you are.
pros: support for plug-ins.
Minuses: It is difficult to find for sale in Russia, can be ordered on eBay or other online site.
2. DOOGEE S95 Pro
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 5150 mAh battery
Second place in the ranking of the best waterproof smartphones, we give the new product from the Chinese company DOOGEE, which has long been producing durable and inexpensive gadgets with good characteristics.
According to the manufacturer, this smartphone is capable of being at a depth of 3 meters for four hours or a thousand times to fall on concrete without harming itself.
Depending on the configuration, the S95 Pro comes with two main accessories: a battery module that adds 3,500 mAh to the already impressive 5150 mAh battery, and a HI-FI speaker that can turn your smartphone into a mini-boom box.
Add to this the powerful eight-core Helio P90 processor, 8 GB of internal RAM, NFC for cashless payments, the presence of a wireless charger and get a smartphone that is good both externally and internally.
pros: 3-4 days on a single charge, an excellent rear camera with a Sony IMX582 main sensor, which takes stunning photos in various lighting conditions.
Minuses: The microphones are located on the back, supposedly for waterproofness. You will have to increase the volume settings, otherwise during the conversation the interlocutor may not hear you well.
1. Blackview BV9900
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 5.84 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 5 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4380 mAh battery
The top of protected smartphones in 2020 is headed by a novelty in which increased attention was paid not only to the reliability of the case, but also to the camera. Now it has a 48-megapixel ultra-wide Sony sensor. This is likely to be appreciated by people who not only often go on extreme trips, but also like to photograph everything they see there.
At the same time, the BV9900 is completely protected from dust and water (it can be immersed in water for up to 30 minutes), and, like the BV9700 Pro, has an IP69K protection class. This means that the device is protected from washing under high pressure and at high temperature.
In addition, the model received the certificate MIL-STD-810G (protection against vibration, high pressure, thermal shock, etc.). Around the screen, the rubber edges expand slightly, forming a protective edge, which should ensure the survival of the display in case the user drops the smartphone “face down”.
Although the display has remained unchanged compared to previous generations, everything has become much more interesting inside the case: the BV9900 is equipped with an eight-core MediaTek MTK Helio P90 chipset, an IMG 9XM-HP8 graphics processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash memory.
This is a major performance improvement over the previous generation. The BV9900 can handle most new games, and its multitasking will be smooth even with 5-6 open applications at the same time.
pros: powerful, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, you can make contactless payments, there is wireless and fast charging, there is a programmable button.
Minuses: not.
