A rugged smartphone is a specific type of toughened smartphone which is designed to be completely sealed within a durable housing to protect it against damage from water, shock, dust, and vibration.[1][2][3] Rugged smartphones are designed to survive extreme weather and temperatures, accidental damage, and rough handling; making them ideal for working outdoors, or in harsh environments, along with use during extreme sports, such as sailing, rock climbing, etc.[1] Most rugged smartphones have been tested to tough IP68 standards.[1]
However, not all waterproof smartphones will be ruggedised.[1]
Classification
editThere are three general types of rugged phone:
- Outdoor sports
- Military
- Stylish[4]
Functional requirements
editThe following IP code ratings for ingress protection (IP), as defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60529 (equivalent to European standard EN 60529), are typically used for certifying various toughened and ruggedised smartphones.[5][6][7]
Primary standard
editIP54 — Solid particle (dust) protection level 5 (protection from harmful dust) and liquid ingress (waterproof) protection level 4 (protection from splashing water from any direction).[1]
IP56 — Solid particle (dust) protection level 5 (protection from harmful dust) and liquid ingress (waterproof) protection level 6 (protection from high pressure water jets).[6][8]
Intermediate standard
editIP57 — Solid particle (dust) protection level 5 (protection from harmful dust) and liquid ingress (waterproof) protection level 7 (protection from full immersion at depths between 15 centimetres (5.9 inches) and 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches)).[6][8]
Advanced (professional) standards
editIP67 — Solid particle (dust) protection level 6 (protection from all dust) and liquid ingress (waterproof) protection level 7 (protection from full immersion at depths between 15 centimetres (5.9 inches) and 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches)).[6][8]
IP68 — Solid particle (dust) protection level 6 (protection from all dust) and liquid ingress (waterproof) protection level 8 (protection from full immersion at depths determined by the manufacturer).[6][8]
IP69K — In the IEC 60529 rating system for ingress protection (IP), IP6* refers to the product's ability to resist ingress of dust. The IP*9K refers to the product's ability to resist ingress of high temperature (steam) / high pressure water. If the device passes all these tests, then it can be considered as IP69K rated smartphone, and can be used in harsh environments with high pressure / steam cleaning.[9]
Testing procedure per ISO 20653
edit- A spray nozzle that is fed with 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) water at 80–100 bars (1,160–1,450 pounds per square inch) and a flow rate of 14–16 litres per minute (3.1–3.5 imperial gallons per minute; 3.7–4.2 US gallons per minute).
- The nozzle is held 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 inches) from the tested device at angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90°, for 30 seconds each.
- The test device places on a turntable that rotates once every 12 seconds.[4]
MIL-STD-810G
editMIL-STD-810G[10] is a U.S. military standard that stipulates a level of durability for an item of equipment. Specifically, it means the equipment has been subjected to a series of twenty-nine (29) tests, including shock tests, vibration tests, and more. This means it should be field ready,[weasel words] or even 'combat ready' in principle. A lot of technology sold to the U.S. military must be MIL-STD-810G compliant.[10][11]
List of rugged smartphones
edit- AGM X2,[1][12] AGM X3[1][13]
- Bittium Tough Mobile,[14] Bittium Tough Mobile 2,[15] Bittium Tough Mobile 2 C[16]
- Generally, all Blackview BVxxxx (value) and BLxxxx (luxury) phones. Examples:
- Cat phones: Cat B25, Cat S40,[18] Cat S41,[19] Cat S50, Cat S22 Flip, Cat S52, Cat S60,[1][20][21] Cat S61,[1][22] Cat S62
- Crosscall's smartphones[23]
- Cubot's KingKong serie,[24] DeWalt[25]
- Doogee V20 Pro, Doogee V31 GT, Doogee S40,[26] Doogee S60,[1][27] Doogee S70,[28] Doogee S88 Pro,[29] Doogee S90,[1] Doogee S96, Doogee V Max
- Evolveo StrongPhone[30]
- HMD XR21
- Homtom HT20[1]
- Kyocera DuraForce PRO 2[31]
- Oukitel WP series[32]
- Nokia XR20, Nokia XR21
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Active,[1] Samsung Galaxy S8 Active,[1] Samsung Galaxy Xcover, Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
- Sonim XP7[33]
- TUFF T400 (4G)[25]
- Ulefone Armor 2[1][4][34]
- Umidigi's Bison serie[35]
- Zebra TC75x[1]
- Jesy J20[36]
- Ulefone Power Armor 14 Pro
See also
edit
References
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