We found the cheapest rugged smartphone that’s actually usable
Santin P68 – $87.47 at AliExpress
(£69.85/AU$125.44)
The Santin P68 is a primary Android-powered gadget, most notable due to its absurdly low value. An eight-core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage make it ok gadget to work with out fuss. View Deal
Doogee S40 Pro – $199.99 at AliExpress
(£159.70/AU$286.79)
Want one thing barely higher? The Doogee S40 Pro prices a bit extra, however comes with a more recent model of Android, a lot larger battery, quicker processor, Bluetooth 5.0, one further digicam sensor and a fingerprint reader.View Deal
We’ve seen dozens of rugged smartphones over the years, from loads of corporations – Blackview, Ulefone, Doogee, Homtom, Cat, Zebra, AGM and Vernee to call a couple of.
Santin, nevertheless, is new to us fully and its units are at present solely accessible from Chinese retailer AliExpress.
This Chinese cell model at present delivers the cheapest usable rugged smartphone on the market. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage, which in our view is the minimal clients ought to search for to make sure a easy expertise on Android.
The Santin P68 additionally has an 8-core processor, small 5.5-inch HD+ show, two cameras, the capacity to accommodate two SIM playing cards, a 4,000mAh battery and (shock, shock) a Type-C connector.
We preferred the cellphone’s utilitarian design and the truth it runs on what appears to be like like a inventory model of Android 9.0.
We couldn’t discover any evaluations of the handset on-line, so consumers beware. However, if you happen to’re searching for a cellphone that may stand up to a couple of knocks and can be utilized in hostile climate circumstances, the P68 appears to suit the invoice.
Bear in thoughts
- If this product comes from mainland China, it should take a minimum of a month to reach in the UK or US. You could also be levied an extra tax, both immediately or by the courier.
- If you’ve got managed to pay money for a less expensive product with equal specs, in inventory and model new, tell us and we’ll tip our hat to you.