What rugged (dumb) phones are people using

[scbk]

After nearly 7 years of abuse my aldi rugged mobile phone is nearing the end of it's life.

 

Don't need a smartphone.

Needs to be tough as old boots.

 

2 features I would like if possible (which the aldi phone doesn't have) are predictive text and better camera

[Steven P]

not really rugged but I have a sony-Ericson K900 or something like that, decent enough camera, makes calls and texts and cost about £30. Does me well enough though might not be tough enough

 

[Big J]

Ulefone Armor X3. It is a smart phone (and as a long time avoider of smart phones - honestly, they are so useful once you have one) but with epic battery life. 3-4 days of heavy use is standard on one charge. 

 

I would strongly recommend one.

[Duncan.]

I've been using the samsung b2710 for years found it pretty good. Although not sure if they make them anymore.

[Macpherson]

I'm looking for the same as I had to go back to my old Nokia which I had given up on due to being unable to see the screen in even any daylight, the new Nokia dumbphone was worse, I managed to polish the screen of the old one a bit but it needs changed.

I've been looking at the Cat B30 which claims to be waterproof, dirtproof, drop proof and loud with a long battery life and a semi decent camera.. have a look.

 

My problem is that I know sfa about tech👍

 

CAT B30 Tough Mobile Phone - Tough Phones

TOUGHPHONES.NET

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The CAT B30 is a tough mobile phone with an IP67 rating, making it  dust and water proof. This is a simple and easy to...

 

Edited December 21, 2021 by Macpherson

[sime42]

I've been using the samsung b2710 for years found it pretty good. Although not sure if they make them anymore.

  

I've got one of these too, and had it for years. It seems pretty bombproof and the battery lasts forever. I only have it as an emergency phone really though, so it gets little use. I couldn't have it as my primary phone; it's functionality is somewhat basic to say the least, not much Smarts that I've found!

If you only wanted a phone to be a phone and make phone calls with then I'd highly recommend it.

 

 Just seen the OP. It's got predictive text. Never much used the camera so just been having a play. It looks ok, basic but clear enough.

[scbk]

On 17/12/2021 at 20:09, Steven P said:

not really rugged but I have a sony-Ericson K900 or something like that, decent enough camera, makes calls and texts and cost about £30. Does me well enough though might not be tough enough

 

Used to have a Sony Ericsson k750i back in the day! That was a good phone.

[scbk]

Every time you find a phone that sounds up to the job, you keep reading, and find something wrong with it.

 

AGM M6 sounded good 

 

AGM M6 Rugged Feature Phone

WWW.AGMMOBILE.COM

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AGM M6 Rugged Phone Unlocked, 4G LTE Dual SIM Phone with 35mm Super Speaker, IP68/IP69K Waterproof, AT&T...

 

But then I read somewhere the text message memory is only 200 messages, which would be hopeless

 

[scbk]

Nokia 800 tough,

 

Nokia 800 Tough

WWW.NOKIA.COM

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Made to military standards, Nokia 800 Tough can withstand water, dust, accidental drops and extreme temperatures. And...

 

 

But then there was a few comments about it crashing/not powering up and having to be sent back 

[Bob's Place]

If you want a reliable smartphone (they are good if you run a business (even self employed), then you can always get a case that will meet your needs. If you need help with the tech side, etc, then I don't mind helping