Here at Brumpost Bargainer, we actively recommend the usage of rugged smartphones even though these type of devices appears to being the “side-chick” of smartphones because majority of the smartphone users around the world often use normal devices but the introduction of rugged smartphones and gaming smartphones showed that there are different devices repurposed towards everything.

While it wouldn’t make any sense to own a rugged smartphone, a gaming smartphone and then a normal Galaxy S20 Ultra all which will cost a fortune to own, modern rugged smartphones now offer that durability as well as the essential features we all crave in normal devices which includes powerful chipset, long lasting battery life and of course good cameras.

In this short list, I’ll list out a number of amazing rugged smartphones you should opt for this year as they are amazing in terms of their quality as well as their durability.

Price-wise, these devices are very affordable which you can purchase a literally lower price point which is one of the big advantage. So without any further ado, below are our five selection of the top rugged smartphones you can buy in 2020.

1. Ulefone 9 4G

Powered by the current Android 10 OS with an 8GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage. It comes with a big 64MP primary sensor to capture every moment but that’s not all, below are some of the cool specifications of the Ulefone Armor 9 4G.

Specs

• IP68 / IP69K MIL-STD-810G
• Thermal Imaging Camera (sold separately)
• Endoscope Supported
• 64MP Rear Camera
• Helio P90 Octa-Core, Octa-core 64-bit 2.2GHz
• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 6600mAh Battery
• Android 10
• 6.3-inch FHD + Waterdrop Screen
• Global Frequency Bands

One of the interesting things about this device is the fact that it’s certified IP68 and IP69K making it the ultimate waterproof smartphone and it comes with other cool features such as NFC, then a massive 6,600mAh battery with the Helio P90 Octa core chipset giving it the necessary power to run its Android 10 OS.

But out of the paper, this is a really high-performance heavy-duty smartphone with all the perks you’ll ever get from a high-end mid-ranger in its league. This is the type of smartphone you can subject to any harsh situation and it’ll comeout in flying colors.

I’m talking about a device which can withstand water so whether you decides to search for something underneath the ocean or you basically want to use its powerful battery throughout the day, it’s definitely going to be there for you.

But one essential reason to give the Ulefone Armor 9 4G a chance is the price point which falls in the mid-range price point of about US$500. This device is more useful even much more than those fragile US$700 smartphones you see online.

2. Blackview BV9900 Pro

This is the third time the Blackview BV9900 Pro will feature on Brumpost and honestly, this is one of the top-notch smartphone in the market offering everything high-end specs such as powerful battery, high performance chipset and waterproof. Below is a short spec-sheet of the BlackView BV9900 Pro.

Specs

• IP68 / IP69K Waterproof
• Thermal by FLIR
• Endoscope Supported
• 48MP Rear Camera
• Helio P90 Octa-Core, Octa-core 64-bit 2.2GHz
• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 4380mAh Battery
• Android 10
• 5.84-inch FHD + Waterdrop Screen
• Global Frequency Bands

The biggest difference between the Blackview BV9900 Pro and the aforementioned Ulefone Armor 9 4G is that the latter has some extra battery juice which is a big 6,600mAh as well as a better camera sensor.

But the BV9900 Pro has some pretty decent feature such as the Thermal imaging capability allowing you to use this as the ultimate utility device that can be used in different situations.

First, the device is rated IP68/IP69K making it waterproof and then there is the 5.84-inch FHD+ display, there is also support for NFC, and it’s powered by the Helio P90 chipset and supports 4G network. Remember, the Helio P90 is one of the high-end mid-range chipset in the market powering a number of valuable mid-range smartphones in the market in 2020.

Then in terms of storage, the device has a whooping 128GB to complement its 8GB of RAM while the 4,380mAh battery is pretty useful and can work really long hours under intense situations because that’s what a rugged smartphone is all about initially right?

3. Doogee S95 Pro

Another great rugged smartphone that make it to the list is the DOOGEE S95 Pro which is also a powerful device and less expensive which is also offer nearly great features if not more than the aforementioned BlackView BV9900 Pro. The device is waterproof and it has a bigger battery which is meant to give you a longer usage.

Specs

• IP68 Waterproof
• NFC
• 48MP AI Triple Rear Camera setup
• Helio P90 Octa-Core, Octa-core 64-bit 2.2GHz
• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 5,150mAh Battery
• Android 9.0
• 6.3-inch FHD + Waterdrop Screen
• 4G network support

The Doogee S95 Pro is a heavy-duty and high-performance smartphone with every essential features needed to make a really useful device all in place.

We’re talking about a powerful 6.3-inch Full HD+ display and then its 5,150mAh battery which is slightly better than the one found on the BlackView BV9900 Pro an then there is the Helio 90 octa-core chipset on board which have support for 4G network all in place.

But that’s not the end, there is also the triple AI rear camera with the primary sensor being a 48 MP which is quite decent for a device priced at just US$379.99. While upgrading to Android 10 isn’t what I’m sure of because it come powered with the older Android 9 out of the box, it has a big 128GB of internal storage with 8GGB of RAM onboard.

4. Oukitel WP5

This is the winner in the best battery for rugged smartphones in 2020 but then I wonder how this company is making money despite the ultra-cheap price tag stamped on this device. But it’s definitely one of a kind even though it’s capability isn’t as powerful as the aforementioned rugged smartphones on the list.

Specs

• IP68 Waterproof
• NFC
• 13MP Triple Rear Camera setup
• MediaTek MT6761
• 4GB RAM 32GB ROM
• 8,000mAh Battery
• Android 10
• 6.3-inch FHD + Waterdrop Screen
• 4G network support

The battery capability of the Oukitel WP5 is top-notch and that is why it made it to this list. The device have one of the most powerful battery cells in any smartphone in the year 2020. I’m talking about a whooping 8,000mAh battery capacity.

While that definitely is important, there are some compromise and that come with the reduction of the components’ capacity within the device. That includes the chipset being the MediaTek MT6761 but with 4G network support.

Then there is the IP68 waterproof rating, the Android 10 OS powering the device up, a moderate 5.5-inch HD IPS display and also a triple 13MP rear camera setup all for US$129. Definitely not the high-end specs you’ll expect but this one of the few device that can be very handy in extreme situations since it can be used for days without being charged.

5. Ulefone Armor 7

The Ulefone Armor 7 is the second on our list and this device can’t go unmentioned despite being slightly old. Powerful battery and fast processing capability are few of the interesting things you get with this rugged device. Below is a short spec sheet.

Specs

• IP68/IP69K Waterproof
• Heat sensor
• 13MP Triple Rear Camera setup
• Helio P90 octa-core and 2.2GHz
• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 5,500mAh Battery
• Android 10
• 6.3-inch display
• 4G network support

there is a lot to be said about the Ulefone Armor 7 and few of those includes sits powerful battery and processing capacity but that’s not where it ends. The device being a rugged smartphone is certified IP68/IP69K which makes it waterproof.

Aside that, it comes with a 5,500mAh battery capacity, the Helio P90 is the same found on the more recent Armor 9 mentioned above and its powered by the current Android 10 OS. There is also Heart rate sensor on this device making it the ultimate outdoor/adventure smartphone which is powerful enough to resist even tougher situations.