Die Hard: TOP 5 secure phones

Astro A200 RX 0 B

The model with the A200 RX index from the Astro brand is a typical push-button dialer with protection against physical impacts, as well as dust and water according to the IP67 standard. This means that the phone can be kept under water (at a depth of up to 1 m) for half an hour without consequences.

When in contact with liquids, it is desirable to control the tightness of the rubber plugs and the back cover, under which the battery slot and a slot for a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 16 GB are hidden. The cover is screwed to the body with a screw communication using a supplied screwdriver or an ordinary coin. In addition, “out of the box” the model is equipped with a strap with a carabiner and a built-in compass.

The brutal-looking case is made of polycarbonate. Along the perimeter, it is diluted with metal and rubber inserts, and above the screen there is a protective ledge that takes the hit when the device falls. The display itself does not have outstanding characteristics — its diagonal is 2 "and the resolution is 176x220 pixels. In bright sunlight, the maximum brightness level may not be enough for comfortable reading information. There are 5 manual brightness gradations available in total.

The lower part of the case is occupied by large and responsive mechanical keys. They are spaced from one another at a comfortable distance to enable blind input. The buttons are easy to operate even when wearing thick gloves. There is also a 2-megapixel camera without autofocus in the phone's arsenal, but it performs more of a decorative function.

Many users note the lack of support for 3G networks and raw software firmware, in particular, it is not possible to add a number from the call log to an existing contact. In contrast to the above, the device is praised for its long battery life — on a single charge of a 2750 mAh battery, it functions for about 1-2 weeks. The phone will be an excellent solution for tourists, hunters and fishermen, as well as lovers of active pastime. Withstanding most hardships, it will provide high-quality signal reception in any conditions.

CATerpillar B30 0 B Price from 2 749 up to 3 675 ₴ →

Push-button telephone from the world-famous company CATerpillar is devoid of any bells and whistles — the model simply fulfills its obligations in providing its owner with high-quality communication.

The phone is made in black, which is diluted with a bright yellow central key. All other buttons are painted in the colour of the case and, moreover, are wear-resistant. The symbols on the keys are printed exclusively in English.

The body of the device can withstand drops from a height of 1.8 metres and has protection against dust and moisture according to the IP67 standard. In simple words, you can keep the phone out of your pocket in heavy rain or when submerged under water to a depth of 1 m. The back cover is attached to the body with one screw. Under it is a removable battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh (enough for 1-3 days of work, depending on the intensity of using the Internet and the Bluetooth module), as well as slots for two SIM cards and a microSD flash drive (up to 16 GB).

The phone's screen is not one of its strengths — with a 2-inch diagonal, it has a small resolution (144x176 pixels) and small fonts in the menu. But thanks to a reliable protective glass, it is unlikely that it will be possible to accidentally damage the display.

In addition to calling and sending text messages, the phone can offer to listen to FM radio, play audio and video files, and also highlight the road in the dark. It will appeal to extreme sports enthusiasts, adherents of various activities and simply to all those who need a reliable and unpretentious workhorse in operation.

RugGear RG710 8 GB / 1 GB

"Protected. Thin. Rugged” — under this slogan, the world leader in sales of secure phones , RugGear, is promoting its smartphone with the RG710 GranTour model index.

The device is protected from external influences according to the IP66 standard, i.e. dust will not get inside the case of the mobile device and it can be washed under running water(without immersing it completely). The thickness of the shock-resistant metal case of the smartphone is only 14 mm, which is an excellent indicator for this kind of device. Protecting the screen from mechanical damage lies on the conscience of the impact-resistant glass Gorilla Glass 3.

The 5-inch display takes up most of the front panel. It is built using IPS technology, which is characterized by the correct colour reproduction and excellent viewing angles. The screen resolution is 1280x720 pixels, and the pixel density per inch is 294 ppi. When looking at such a display, the eyes practically do not see the individual points with which the image is built.

The smartphone received an average hardware that can easily cope with most everyday tasks. The filling of the device is represented by a MediaTek MTK-6582 quad-core processor (1.3 GHz), paired with 1 GB of RAM. Of the 8 GB of internal memory, 5 GB is available to the user, with the possibility of expanding the storage capacity up to 32 GB via microSD memory cards. But the whole thing is controlled by the already outdated version of Android 4.4 KitKat, and official software updates from the manufacturer should not be expected.

On board the phone there was a place for two cameras: the main 13-megapixel module with autofocus and the front one with a resolution of 5 MP. The quality of the images from both cameras is very good, especially in good lighting. Well , the main feature of the device is support for wireless charging technology. You will often not have to resort to her services, because. 3020 mAh battery holds a charge for a long period of time.

CATerpillar S30 8 GB / 1 GB

CATerpillar Corporation has gained wide popularity all over the world thanks to its special equipment (bulldozers, excavators, tractors, etc.). Recently, she has also been one of the trendsetters in the field of secure smartphones.

The CATerpillar S30 phone was announced in the second half of 2015. Already at that time, its “hardware” and the TN matrix used in the design looked somewhat outdated. In synthetic tests, the flow Rate of the smartphone is rated as below average (AnTuTu shows about 19K points). The screen does not shine with outstanding resolution (854x480 pixels at a 4.5-inch diagonal), in addition, it tends to display colour inversion when looking at the display at angles.

The strength of the device lies in its powerful housing, which is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. In addition, the smartphone is certified according to the military standard 810G, which indicates its resistance to vibrations and drops from 1.8 metres. The case is twisted around the perimeter with bolts, and all the connectors on it are securely covered with rubber plugs. Screen protection from scratches provides durable glass GorillaGlass.

All keys on the body of the smartphone are mechanical, which simplifies access to the functions of the device. On the left side is a programmable yellow button. By default, it has a flashlight function assigned to it, which is activated by a long press even in the locked state. Illumination is carried out using the built-in flash. Next to it is the main camera with a resolution of 5 MP and f / 2.5 aperture. Despite a number of manual settings, the quality of photos and videos from both the main and front modules is very mediocre.

According to CATerpillar, about 70% of users choose secure smartphones because of their profession. Indeed, for builders or lumberjacks, the CAT S30 will fit perfectly — even if it is not intended for turning heavy games, the smartphone is unpretentious in operation, supports glove control mode and has a long battery life (a 3000 mAh battery charge is enough for 2-3 full day of work). Plus, the phone catches the communication perfectly and works well in mobile Internet networks.

Motorola Moto X Force 32 GB / 3 GB

The smartphone under the Motorola brand, owned by Lenovo since 2014, is unlike traditional rugged phones — it is enclosed in a classic monoblock body without protruding rubber or metal inserts.

The security of the device is manifested in the shock-resistant properties of its screen, on top of which a special coating is applied in the form of a five-layer shockproof plastic. It’s unlikely that it will be possible to break it just like that, but scratching it is easy. In addition, the metal ends of the smartphone are susceptible to scratching. The back of the case is represented by a stylish braided back made of ballistic nylon — the material from which bulletproof vests are made.

Moto X Force takes pride of place in the niche of high-flow Rate smartphones: according to the AnTuTu test, it is gaining about 90K “points”. This figure indicates the ability to run any games and applications at maximum graphics settings. In reality, interface lags and slowdowns are extremely rare. Moreover, they are excluded even with numerous applications running in the background. “Thank you” for the responsiveness must be conveyed by the almost “bare” Android 6.0 OS and powerful hardware (8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB of RAM).

The pOLED screen of the device is no less praised. With a diagonal of 5.4 "it boasts a QuadHD resolution (2560x1440 pixels) and the highest pixel density (544 ppi). This type of matrix is characterized by natural colour reproduction and display of deep blacks.

For photo and video capabilities, the main 21-megapixel camera from Sony (with phase detection autofocus and a maximum aperture of f / 2.0), as well as a 5-megapixel selfie module (with a separate flash) are in charge. Separate flattering words deserve one of the fastest fast charging on the market: 3760 mAh battery tanks are filled from 0 to 21% in just 10 minutes, and up to 100% in 82 minutes. You can also charge the battery remotely — it supports the replenishment of energy reserves "over the air" (Qi power standard).

Only its high cost can influence the decision to purchase a mobile phone. Otherwise, it is devoid of serious shortcomings, which allows us to recommend it to everyone without exception, because the power reserve of the smartphone is more than enough for the next year or two.