TOP 10 – BEST RUGGED SMARTPHONES PHONES

For professionals working out in the field and hazardous environments, Onedirect has selected a list of the best-rugged smartphones of 2023 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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Caterpillar CAT S42 H+
Caterpillar CAT S42 H+
2
Hammer Blade 5G
-2%
Hammer Blade 5G
3
Hammer Energy 2 - Black
Hammer Energy 2 - Black
4
Caterpillar CAT B26
-47%
Caterpillar CAT B26
5
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
-25%
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
6
Cleyver Xflex
-17%
Cleyver Xflex
7
Hammer Iron 3 LTE - Black and Orange
-26%
Hammer Iron 3 LTE - Black and Orange
8
Crosscall Core X5
-7%
Crosscall Core X5
9
Hammer Boost LTE
Hammer Boost LTE
10
CLEYVER XTREM2G Mobile
CLEYVER XTREM2G Mobile
Dust & shock resistant
Military Standard
Water resistant
Standby mode - - 490h 18 days   - - 31 Days 25 Days -
Talk time 48h - 25h 13h 23h 60h - 32h 24h -
Screen size More than 4.5" screen More than 4.5" screen More than 4.5" screen 2.4″ QVGA Display More than 4.5" screen More than 4.5" screen More than 4.5" screen More than 4.5" screen Less than 4.5" screen Less than 4.5" screen
Screen definition (px) 1440 x 720 1080 x 2340 1440 x 720 - 720 x 1280 (HD) 165 x 77 x 10 mm 720 x 1440 1440 x 720 240 x 320 320 x 240
Rear Camera 13MP 20 Mpx 8MP 2MP 16MP 13 MP 13MP 48 Mpx 2 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Front Camera 5MP 13 Mpx 13MP - 5MP 8 MP 5MP 8 Mpx - -
Operating system With Android With Android With Android - With Android With Android With Android With Android - With Android
NFC
Network 4G 5G 4G 2G 4G 4G 4G (LTE) 4G 4G (LTE) 2G
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.1 5.0 4.1 4.0 5.0 5.0 3.0
Internal Memory 32GB 128 GB 32GB 8MB 32GB 3GB RAM 64GB 32 GB 64 GB 256MB 32MB
Expandable memory Up to 128GB Up to 32GB Up to 512 GB up to 64GB up to 32 GB
SD Card slot MicroSD up to 128GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC MicroSD MicroSD MicroSDXC MicroSD up to 512GB MicroSD MicroSD MicroSD MicroSD
Caterpillar CAT S42 H+

Caterpillar CAT S42 H+

 

The smartphone that comes to revolutionise the market. Caterpillar CAT S42 H+ is ideal for use in extreme conditions where more consistent hygiene and disinfection are required. This phone is designed for anti-bacterial protection thanks to the Silver Ion Biomaster coating, which prevents bacteria from sticking to the surface of your smartphone.

Pros
  • Scratch-resistant touch screen, usable with wet gloves
  • IP68 and IP69 standard
  • Easy to disinfect rugged smartphone
Cons
  • Poor storage performance
  • No wireless charging
caterpillar

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£214.99 £257.99 Incl. VAT

Hammer Blade 5G

 

The Hammer Blade 5G is the most rugged of all-terrain smartphones, as it does not require a physical SIM card to be operational. It has an IP69 IK07 certification rating which makes it resistant to water, dust and drops. With a very powerful 5000 mAh battery, it will accompany you anywhere and in any situation.

Pros
  • 5G smartphone with Dual SIM: SIM + eSIM
  • IP69 IK07 Certified
  • Large 6.3" touch screen
  • Quad camera
Cons
  • Not compatible with wireless charging
hammer

IN STOCK

£437.99 £429.99 £515.99 Incl. VAT

Hammer Energy 2 - Black

Hammer Energy 2 - Black

 

The HAMMER Energy 2 Black is a durable yet high-performance smartphone. This phone comes with a 5.5", 1440x720px HD+ IPS screen which is guaranteed to provide the user with a high-quality, high-resolution presentation which is sure to provide the clearest and highest quality display while still providing the protection needed.

Pros
  • Long-lasting powerful battery
  • High-speed Performance
  • Express charge function
Cons
  • Low internal memory
hammer

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£184.99 £221.99 Incl. VAT

Caterpillar CAT B26

 

The Caterpillar CAT B26 is an ultra-rugged 2G mobile phone, designed to meet the needs of professionals working in harsh environments. It has an IP68 certificate, so it is resistant to falls, dust, and water. Like all Cat phones, it is robust and rugged and has been tested in extreme conditions. Drop-proof up to 1.8 meters on concrete and resistant to extreme temperatures.

Pros
  • Resistant to drops of up to 1.80m and immersion up to 1.20m (IP68)
  • Ideal on a work site: can be washed with a water jet
  • Dual SIM, flashlight etc.
Cons
  • 2G mobile phone
  • Small screen
caterpillar

Discontinued

£80.00 £42.99 £51.59 Incl. VAT

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

 

Galaxy XCover 5 is designed to withstand any environment. It meets the IP68 rating standard, which makes it waterproof and dustproof (it can be submerged in more than 1 meter of water for more than 30 minutes). Meeting military standards, this device is drop resistant. It has a screen with an improved touch sensitivity that facilitates the use of the phone with gloves (Glove Touch), it has a replaceable and easy-to-charge battery that provides a long-lasting operating time.

Pros
  • Resistant to drops of up to 1.80m and immersion up to 2m (IP68)
  • Touch screen for use with gloves
  • Data Security (Samsung Knox)
Cons
  • Low memory
  • Voice & audio quality
Samsung

Discontinued

£249.99 £188.99 £226.79 Incl. VAT

Cleyver Xflex

 

The Cleyver Xflex is a smartphone designed and developed by Onedirect; it is ultra-fast and powerful, and it offers many different features. The XSmart is equipped with a 5.7” Gorilla Glass 4 display and high-quality sound, which will never let you down, even in the most demanding situations. With a practical, sleek and slim profile, its design is perfectly adapted for you to use in any location or situation.

Pros
  • Unsinkable and waterproof up to 2m (IP68) smartphone
  • Military standards: withstands drops of 1.80m
  • Exceptional battery life: Up to 60 hours
Cons
  • 4G connectivity
  • Average internal memory
Cleyver

Discontinued

£240.00 £199.99 £239.99 Incl. VAT

Hammer Iron 3 LTE - Black and Orange

 

The Hammer Iron 3 LTE is a highly resistant smartphone, thanks to its durable protective cover. Equipped with an IP68 rating, this smartphone can withstand dust, dirt and sand. Not to mention, it can withstand submersion of up to 1.5 metres underwater for up to 30 minutes.

Pros
  • IP68 rating: water and dust resistant
  • 4400 mAh fast-charging battery
  • Connectivity: LTE, Bluetooth and NFC
Cons
  • 3GB RAM
hammer

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£200.00 £149.99 £179.99 Incl. VAT

Crosscall Core X5

 

The Core-X-5 smartphone is a powerful and rugged device. The device differentiates itself from similar products due to its high-quality specifications. the 48 MP rear camera ensures that your image is captured in crisp, crystal clear detail. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 processor increases the longevity of the device by reducing the possibility of obsolescence.

Pros
  • IP68 certification and military standard
  • Connectivity: 4G, NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Main camera with 48MP sensor
  • 100 dB speakerphone
Cons
  • 4G connectivity
Crosscall

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£472.99 £439.99 £527.99 Incl. VAT

Hammer Boost LTE

Hammer Boost LTE

 

Hammer Boost LTE is designed to withstand all environments and benefits from convenient physical properties, like the removable battery and powerful torch.

Pros
  • Powerful Torch
  • Great autonomy (standby mode)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
  • Small internal storage
  • Camera resolution
hammer

IN STOCK

£69.99 £83.99 Incl. VAT

CLEYVER XTREM2G Mobile

CLEYVER XTREM2G Mobile

 

The Cleyver XTREM2G is an extremely robust mobile phone, suitable for the toughest environments. With an impressive IP68 rating the device is resistant to both water and dust. The modified shape of the device ensures that you can maintain excellent grip no matter how slippery it gets. This makes it ideal for use outdoors in industry or construction.

Pros
  • Unsinkable and waterproof up to 2m (IP68)
  • PowerBank: Share your battery with another phone
  • Dual SIM
Cons
  • 2G smartphone
  • Screen size
Cleyver

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£53.99 £64.79 Incl. VAT