Rugged phones

Phones built to be dropped, rained on and left in a muddy pocket, often with a battery that lasts for days. Here are the rugged phones sold in the US.

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  1. Sonim XP3plus 5G

    A tough, waterproof-style flip phone with an emergency key, a hotspot and a headphone jack.

    • Flip
    • No app store
    • Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Battery: up to 11 days on standby

    from $259.99

Who needs a rugged phone?

Builders, farmers, hikers, festival-goers and anyone whose phone has a hard life. Each phone's details page shows how long the maker says the battery lasts.

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