Best Rugged Phones Updated August 2025

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Best Rugged Phones
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated August 2025
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9.9

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9.9

DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality
Picked by 164 people this week!
Picked by 164 people this week!

9.9

1
DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality

9.7

2

9.7

DOOGEE S200 Rugged Smartphone 5G Unlocked, 256GB+32GB Rugged Phone with 1.32" Rear Screen, 10100mAh Battery, Android 14,100MP+2...
Durability
Design
Battery life
Value for money
Signal strength
Night vision

9.7

2
DOOGEE S200 Rugged Smartphone 5G Unlocked, 256GB+32GB Rugged Phone with 1.32" Rear Screen, 10100mAh Battery, Android 14,100MP+2...
Durability
Design
Battery life
Value for money
Signal strength
Night vision

9.5

3

9.5

8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked, 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector, 6.79’’ 4G Waterproof Mobi...
Phone quality
Projector performance
Battery life
Functionality
App quality

9.5

3
8849 Tank 2 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unlocked, 24+512GB/1TB Android 14 Rugged Cell Phone with Projector, 6.79’’ 4G Waterproof Mobi...
Phone quality
Projector performance
Battery life
Functionality
App quality

9.4

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9.4

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G A Series, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Rugged Design, 5G Connectivity, Affordable P...
Build quality
Value for money
Functionality
Battery life
Design
Speed

9.4

4
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G A Series, 128GB Unlocked Android Smartphone, AMOLED Display, Rugged Design, 5G Connectivity, Affordable P...
Build quality
Value for money
Functionality
Battery life
Design
Speed

9.1

5

9.1

DOOGEE Blade 20 Android 15 Rugged Smartphone,10300mAh/18W,20GB+128GB/TF 2TB Octa Core Rugged Phone,6.6" HD+ Gaming Phones,16MP ...
Build quality
Phone quality
Features

9.1

5
DOOGEE Blade 20 Android 15 Rugged Smartphone,10300mAh/18W,20GB+128GB/TF 2TB Octa Core Rugged Phone,6.6" HD+ Gaming Phones,16MP ...
Build quality
Phone quality
Features

9.0

6

9.0

Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW E7110 | Ultra Rugged 5G Smartphone for Use on The Verizon Wideband Network in Black (Renewed)
Value for money

9.0

6
Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW E7110 | Ultra Rugged 5G Smartphone for Use on The Verizon Wideband Network in Black (Renewed)
Value for money

8.9

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8.9

DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality

8.9

7
DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality

8.8

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8.8

DOOGEE Blade 20 Ultra Rugged Phone Unlocked,32GB+512GB,10300mAh Large Battery Rugged Smartphone with 1.54"IPS Rear Display,6.6"...
Battery life
Build quality

8.8

8
DOOGEE Blade 20 Ultra Rugged Phone Unlocked,32GB+512GB,10300mAh Large Battery Rugged Smartphone with 1.54"IPS Rear Display,6.6"...
Battery life
Build quality

8.5

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8.5

Kyocera DuraXV Extreme E4810 Verizon Rugged LTE Flip Basic Cell Phone Camera GPS Black- (Renewed)
Durability
Texting ability
Phone quality

8.5

9
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme E4810 Verizon Rugged LTE Flip Basic Cell Phone Camera GPS Black- (Renewed)
Durability
Texting ability
Phone quality

8.2

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8.2

8849 Tank 3 Pro Rugged Smartphone 2024, 23800mAh Rugged Projector Phone 97dB Loud Speaker, 36GB+512GB Dual Sim 5G Android 14 Un...
Battery life
Phone quality
Sound quality
Brightness
Projector quality
Speed

8.2

10
8849 Tank 3 Pro Rugged Smartphone 2024, 23800mAh Rugged Projector Phone 97dB Loud Speaker, 36GB+512GB Dual Sim 5G Android 14 Un...
Battery life
Phone quality
Sound quality
Brightness
Projector quality
Speed

Our Top Choice

9.9

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9.9

DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality
Picked by 164 people this week!
Picked by 164 people this week!

9.9

1
DOOGEE S118 Pro (2025) Rugged Phone 5G,10800mAh(33W) 24GB+512GB/2TB Rugged Smartphone Unlocked,DDR5,108MP+20MP Night Vision,6.6...
Build quality
Battery life
Speed
Value for money
Camera quality
Screen quality