For professionals working out in the field and hazardous environments, Onedirect has selected a list of the best-rugged smartphones of 2025 for you. Our range of tough phones will keep you connected and in touch without the risk of damage from drops, the weather or even immersion in water. Rugged smartphones are equipped with the advanced technical features of similar smartphones on the market, as well as being extremely robust. They are designed for regular use even under more difficult conditions. Whether you are working more remotely and getting involved with sports, rest assured that your phone will not break. Our rugged smartphones are tested to military standards and come with high IP ratings. Enjoy state-of-the-art smartphone features along with a dustproof, waterproof and drop tested phone. These phones are also useful if you have a busy lifestyle and are constantly juggling your work and leisure lifestyle.

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| ATEX certified | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | Without ATEX certification | With ATEX certification |
| Camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera | With camera |
| Dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM | With dual SIM |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | - | - | 32 MP | 5 Mpx | 16 Mp | 8 MP | - | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 | IP69K | IP69K | IP69K | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 | IP68 |
| Memory RAM | 6GB RAM | - | - | 12GB RAM | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM | 6GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Not confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard | Confirmed to military standard |
| Network | 4G | 4G | 4G | 5G | 4G | 5G | 5G | 4G | 5G | 5G |
| Network (for repeater only) | 4G (LTE) network | - | 4G (LTE) network | 5G | 4G (LTE) network | - | - | 4G (LTE) network | 5G | 5G |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP | 2MP | 2.0 Mpx | 108 MP | 13 Mpx +LED | 50 +8 Mp | 50 MP | - | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Screen size | 5 - 5,5'' | Less than 4.5" | 2,4'' | 6,5 - 7'' | More than 4.5" screen | More than 4.5" screen | More than 4.5" screen | 6,5 - 7'' | 6,5 - 7'' | 6 - 6,5'' |
| Weight | 256 g | 126g | 264g | 306,6 g | 270 g | 281 g | 239 g | - | 240 g | 422 g |

The Crosscall CORE-X5 offers smooth, powerful performance and is built to handle tough conditions. Its durable touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass works even with gloves or wet fingers. With IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certifications, it’s fully resistant to water, dust, and drops. Plus, it’s compatible with the X-Space interface, so you can turn your smartphone into a portable workstation – ideal for professionals on the move.

The Cleyver XDIVE 4G is a rugged, compact mobile designed for extreme conditions, offering 4G connectivity and military-grade durability. With dual SIM support and a long-lasting battery, it's perfect for tough work environments.

The Hammer Boost LTE 2 is all about durability and simplicity. With IP68 protection, 4G connectivity, and a powerful 3500 mAh battery, it’s made to handle harsh conditions. Easy-to-use large keys, dual SIM support, and built-in features like an LED torch and FM radio make it a no-nonsense tool for demanding tasks.

The HAMMER Construction 2 5G Thermal 8+ is an ultra-rugged smartphone designed for demanding professionals. Certified IP69 and MIL-STD-810H, it withstands the most extreme conditions. It features a HeatView thermal camera capable of detecting temperatures from -10 to 550°C, perfect for spotting leaks, drafts, and hot spots.

The Hammer Iron Va 4G is a rugged smartphone built to withstand the toughest environments. With a massive 6500 mAh battery offering up to 300 hours standby and 28 hours talk time, IP69 and MIL-STD 810H certification, and Android 14, it delivers reliable performance wherever you go. Its large 6.56" HD+ display, NFC, dual SIM support, and durable design make it the perfect companion for adventurers and professionals alike.

The Hammer Blade V 5G is a rugged, high-performance smartphone with 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, and a 5000mAh replaceable battery. Built to withstand extreme conditions, it offers advanced security features and excellent durability.

The Crosscall STELLAR-M6E is a rugged 5G smartphone built for tough conditions. With IP68 protection, a long-lasting battery (35h talk time), and a sharp 50MP camera, it’s ready for any adventure. Plus, with 5 years of security updates and 4 OS upgrades, it's built to last.

Our Cleyver Xtrem 4G Lite smartphone truly belongs in this ranking! A truly unbreakable model, it was developed to make the daily life of those working in extreme environments easier. In addition to the exceptional performance offered by its Android 13 system, triple camera, and large touchscreen, it meets the IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G protection standards: it is therefore designed to handle all types of situations!

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is a rugged smartphone with a 6.6-inch screen. Equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage, it offers solid performance. Certified IP68, it is resistant to water and dust, making it ideal for tough environments.

The i.safe IS540.2 is a rugged 5G smartphone built for professionals working in demanding industrial environments. Combining durability, performance, and advanced connectivity, it ensures reliability and safety even under extreme conditions.
A rugged smartphone is definitely needed if you are working in tough working conditions. These phones meet military testing standards for protection against shock, water, dust, extreme temperatures and vibration. They are also water resistant and can withstand submersion in water for a certain amount of time. Some are also equipped with SOS features. As well as this, a rugged smartphone will also act as a regular phone with text, call and 4G functions.
In 2025, the best smartphone will combine all these features and more like a longer battery life, an optimized processing power, a great memory up to 3GB RAM and for some devices a 5G connectivity.
If you are working in environments such as construction sites, manufacturing or transport and logistics, a rugged smartphone will be the best thing for you. Workers in construction, plumbing, engineering or similar areas are most likely to need a rugged mobile phone. People who participate regularly in outdoor activities can also benefit from having a device which can withstand a high level of shock, dust and water. Rugged smartphones are built to resist shock and damage. Therefore, they are the perfect product if you are working in areas that may require this extra protection or simply if you want the added security of a stronger and more durable device. They can vary in strength, depending on its exterior. Some contain metal alloys and rubber bumpers to protect against shocks, and others contain Gorilla Glass, designed to be resistant against damages, such as scratches and impact.
IP ratings, measure the resistance of a device to solids and liquids. They are made up of two numbers. In simple terms when it comes to understanding an IP rating, the higher the first digit, the better the resistance to solids (i.e. dust resistance); the higher the second digit, the better the resistance to liquids (i.e. water resistance). (For more information about IP ratings, click here)
Many tough phones have military standard certificates. These mean that the phone has been tested against certain conditions and has passed. The most common certificate is the MIL-STD 810G. Examples of types of tests conducted include against wind-blown rain, dust and drops onto hard surfaces from specific heights.
You may want to consider a high IP rating if you are working in harsh environments. On the other hand if you travel a lot a phone with dual SIM functionality may be best suited to your needs. You may also want to consider whether you want a phone with a long battery life, internet connection or a camera.
IP rating – The higher the rating, the more resistant to water, dust, sand (e.g. IP68)
Gorilla glass – chemically strengthened glass designed to be damage resistant
Reinforced structure – Hard casing/ robust outer shell protects phone from drops/ shocks
4G or 5G network – Connect to the internet from wherever you are
Resolution of the Camera – The higher the resolution, the better quality images you will produce
Distance measurement – Measure approximate distance to different objects.
