Fortis All-Weather Mobile Phone - Virtually indestructible, the Fortis outdoors waterproof, dustproof and shockproof mobile phone can be used in any outdoor environment. This ultra-durable mobile phone features an internal hardened magnesium frame and 3.5mm rubberized casing that repels rain, dust, and blunt force. Drop it, throw it, step it on it, submerge it in water, hit it with a baseball bat, run it over with a jeep, and it'll still come out in perfect shape. Other outdoor features include built-in LED flashlight, mountaineering clasp with magnetic compass and wind up power charger for emergencies.
Intex IN 3030 – This unique mobile is resistant to water, dust and sweat. This ‘all-weather’ handset conforms to the Japanese JIS (IPX grade 5) standard for water resistance. A special film protects its electronic circuits and a rubber gasket seals all joints. The USP of the phone is that it is designed to work at very low and high temperatures, and with high humidity, where most phones fails. One thing missing in this mobile phone is a camera, which could disappoint all those who love to capture quick moments on their outdoor vacation.
Samsung all weather phones – After having several Android devices in every imaginable category, Samsung did not want to leave out the ‘all- weather phone’ category. Therefore not one, not two.. Leaders in the mobile business, Samsung offers three ‘all -weather phones’ for phone and adventure lovers. Here they are:
Samsung Rugby Smart - This Android smartphone is certified for dust, humidity, rain, shock and temperature. It has rubberized edges that make for an awesome grip and it will protect the device from drops and/or shock. This rugged phone is not embellished with a bunch of protruding rubberized accents and so it maintains the appearance of a regular smartphone. What stands out about the phone is that it doesn’t have any outlandish or snazzy cosmetics or features, but it is a great looking all-weather handset! If you don’t want to compromise on looks, we definitely recommend this one!
Samsung Solid Immerse – Took a dip in the river and forgot your phone in your pocket?.. nevermind! Now you could go take a good 30 minute swim with your phone in your pocket and not worry about it getting spoilt in the water. The Solid Immerse is a completely dust-proof and water proof phone that can stand immersion in water to a depth of 1m for up to half an hour. Hence the name “immerse”. And now buying a waterproof phone is no more a privilege. This tough, waterproof phone would cost you under a hundred dollars. (Phones not available in India can easily be bought online from various other international shopping portals like amazon and ebay)
Samsung Marine – Marine, the 'all weather phone', is stylish & durable and perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. For starters the phone is waterproof, and can survive being under 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes, just like the Solid Immerse. It is also waterproof & dust resistant and can withstand heavy rain, dust, shock, salt fog, humidity, water, immersion, solar radiation, vibration, and extreme temperature of up to (-20 to +60 degree Celsius). Further, it has a noise cancellation feature, optimized for noisy outdoor conditions. And the extra bright torchlight will help you on your moonlight trek. Wouldn’t it be cool to own a smartphone that can survive all that!
Others in the category are Sony Xperia phones. The Go All Weather Smartphone is scratch resistant, dust and water resistant. It has screenshot capturing, auto rotation, gesture input and a mobile Bravia engine. This one’s undoubtedly the best looking weather phone available in the Indian market. Sony Xperia Go All Weather Smartphone is easily available online in India at about 13k.
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