The Best Unlocked Rugged Smartphones of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, we find out the Best Unlocked Rugged Smartphones of 2022. Check our ranking below.

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Rank No. #1

Ulefone Rugged Smartphone Unlocked, Armor X6 IP68 Waterproof Phone, 5.0 inch, Android 9.0 2GB+16GB, 4000mAh Battery, Global 3G Dual SIM, LED Light, Face ID Compass+GPS Shockproof (Orange)

【Underwater/Gloves Mode + Customized Button】The underwater mode is an innovation that none of phones ever have. Now Armor X6 will take you to experience that. You can take marvelous photos underwater. Besides, there still have the gloves mode which means you can touch screen of the device while wearing gloves. Not enough, you even set the customized button to quick access some applications. It is super convenient!
【360°Full Protection + 5.0 inch HD+ Display】5.0-inch screen provides good hand grip feeling and convenient single hand operation. The Armor X6 is IP69K certified and protected against close-range high pressure and high temperature water jets. Every hole got a protection layer that blocked the water, dirt and sand out. It can be used for people who working in special industries like relief workers, building workers, coal miners, etc.
【4000mAh Battery + 5V/1A Fast Charging】Ulefone Armor X6 rugged smartphones equipped with a 4000mAh Big Battery.Whether daily use or playing mobile games, it will provide a stable output and lasting.Once the battery is exhausted, the power can be quickly restored by 5V/1A fast charger.You will forget that you complain about the traditional slow charging before.
【Full 3G Frequency Bands + Dual SIM Dual Standby】The Armor X6 rugged smartphone is a dual-card and supports two cards simultaneously, you can insert 2 sims card or 1 sim card + 1 SD card. And full 3G frequency bands, It can work with main GSM carriers such as T-Mobile, Metro Pcs and others(🔥No 4G, does NOT support AT&T, Cricket or CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon).
【Convenient Design】 Armor X6 supports multiple ways to take along the phone. On the back of Armor x6, there is a hole for sling, also you can add a phone holder or arm band based on your needs. These accessories help you keep the phone with you properly and conveniently. Do not need to worry about the phone will be dropped any more!

Rank No. #2

Rugged Unlocked Cell Phones, 2023 Blackview BV5200 Dual SIM Android Phone, 7GB+32GB/1TB Expand, Android 12 Rugged Phone, IP68 & IP69K, 5180mAh Battery, 6.1"HD+13MP Camera, NFC, Glove Mode, Face Unlock

🚀🚀【7GB + 32GB + 1TB Expandable/ Dual SIM Slot】 BV5200 rugged smartphone is equipped with Helio A22 processor. 4GB RAM+32GB ROM big storage can support memory expansion which can expand your RAM up to 7GB. And the third slot is for your Micro SD, it's even expandable up to 1TB with a micro SD card. Enjoy the smoothness of the game, watch and video. (Note: After put-in storage card, it will show in your blackview phone after restarting your cell phones)
✔️✔️【The 2022 Latest Android 12 Doke OS 3.0 System】Combining the 2022 latest Android 12 Doke OS 3.0 developed by Blackview, which features a bunch of useful tweaks and add-ups over its predecessors, BV5200 achieves a breaking-through UI Performance. Harnessing the power from the newest Android 12, BV5200 rugged unlocked cell phone takes personalization, privacy safety, and efficiency to the next level, so that the user's privacy and security can be better guaranteed.
☔️☔️【IP69K Waterproof, Dustproof, Drop-proof】BV5200 rugged smartphone unlocked has passed 10 strict military-grade tests to meet the high-level MIL-STD-810G standard. It is designed to be designed in a sturdy workplace. Up to challenges in various harsh environments. What's more, BV5200 rugged phone supports waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes, drop-proof up to 1.5m in height and completely dust-proof. It is an excellent choice for people working in various industries or for sports enthusiasts.
📷📷【Camera with ArcSoft Algorithm】BV5200 is Blackview's first cell phone powered by ArcSoft camera algorithm. The 13MP rear +5MP front is driven by ArcSoft algorithms, including 360° Panorama Capture, HDR, Portrait, Underwater, Night Mode and Beauty Mode, making shooting more professional. The rear camera supports the 0.1s Ultra-fast PDAF technology. It takes only 0.1 seconds to autofocus sharply to shoot birds darting across the sky, cars speeding down a track, or any other wonderful moments.
📱📱【6.1-inch HD+ Display】Discover more beauties with a broader vision on the large 6.1" waterdrop display. 720*1560 HD+ resolution makes details vivid with rich colors and brilliant contrast. Blackview BV5200 android phone has a screen-to-body ratio of 83%, brings you a wider visual experience, and the brightness of 450nits allows you to clearly read the contents even in the sun.

Rank No. #3

Ulefone Power Armor X11 Pro Rugged Smartphones Unlocked, IP69K Waterproof Phone, 8150mAh Battery, Android 12, 8-Core 4GB+64GB, 16MP AI Camera, 5.45'' HD+, 3 Card Slot, Dual 4G, Face Unlock, GPS, NFC

【Waterproof, Drop-proof, Dust-proof】The Ulefone Power Armor X11 Pro reached IP68 and IP69K levels with resistance to water, dust, dirt, and sand. Plus, it has undergone rigorous tests to meet the MIL-STD-810G standards and can thus withstand not only extreme temperatures but shocks from all faces, edges, and corners.
【8150mAH Mega Battery】This rugged phone brings to the industry a rare combination of compact size and long battery life. A larger 8150mAh battery keeps the phone going much longer, delivering up to 4 days of normal use on a single charge. And its 5W OTG reverse charging can be a lifesaver sometimes, to fuel another phone, watch, or earbuds.
【Three card slots and Android 12】4G dual SIM dual standby, has three card slots. It can insert dual Nano SIM cards + 1 TF card(💕Not compatible with AT&T or Cricket). Android 12 offers a big visual redesign, new privacy features, and more seamless ways to boost your gameplay and transfer your old data.
【4GB+64GB & 8-Core Processor】MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core chip with 2.0GHz high-frequency offers a great balance between performance and power efficiency. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that suit most of the usage scenarios of the phone, while also supporting a 128GB microSD card for more possibilities.
【Samsung 16MP Dual-Camera】The 16MP Main Camera powered by Samsung image sensor enables instant auto-focus to capture exciting action, and the Depth Sensor creates stunning Bokeh effects in photos to upgrade your photography game. Plus with great low-light performance and light AI enhancements, the phone takes high quality photographs and video, day or night.

Rank No. #4

DOOGEE S61 Rugged Smartphone - 2022 Android 12 Rugged Phone - 20MP Night Vision Camera - 6GB+64GB - IP68 Waterproof Unlocked Cell Phone Outdoor- 5180mAh Battery - 6.0" IPS HD- Dual SIM 4G (Kevlar)

【Tougher Smartphone Than Expected】DOOGEE S61 rugged phone unlocked is made of tough stuff and complies with harsh environments using standards which is passed IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H tests outstandingly. Feature excellent protective military grade cell phone is worry free on dropping from 6FT height onto the ground, fully submerging into 4FT depth water 30mins, dusty or sandy complete covering.
【All-day Massive Battery Life】DOGGEE S61 unlocked cell phone is equipped with a 5180 mAh large battery to provide all-day power for your outdoor adventures or long shift work without interruption. Long-lasting rugged phone battery uses up to15 days on standby, 2-3 days of normal use, and 24 hours of calling.
【Capture Beauty Moment As Memory】DOOGEE toughest & waterproof outdoor rugged smartphones upgraded cameras with double AI camera (20mp+20mp), 8MP front camera to shoot high-resolution pictures to capture those beautiful moments you plan to preserve as memory. SONY IMX350 20MP night vision camera to unveil the night sight. 6GB RAM+64GB ROM （available for expanding micro SD card up to 512GB - SD card not included） cell phone rugged ensures enough storage to store the images.
【Latest Android 12 Rugged Smartphone】Dual SIM 4G DOOGEE S61 cell phone rugged embraces the latest Android 12 system and MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-core CPU to provide the smoothest operating experience. Navigation support - GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou
【Glove-On Easy Touching HD Screen】Unlocked cell phone rugged with the super- bright 6.0” impact proof HD screen provides crisp, clear images to ensure outdoor visibility. DOOGEE smartphone screen made of scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass supports the screen glove-on and wet hands working thus you don’t waste time fumbling to answer your rugged smartphone.

SaleRank No. #5

OUKITEL WP16, Rugged Smartphone 10600mAh Battery, Night Vision Camera 128GB+8GB Android 11,6.39 HD+ Underwater Camera IP68 Waterproof Rugged Phone,OTG NFC GPS SOS Dual SIM Unlocked Cell Mobile Phone

🔋【10600mAh Large Battery & 18W Fast Charging】OUKITEL Wp16 Phone Unlocked Is Powered By A Massive 10600mah Battery That Can Support 883 Hours Of Standby, 66 Hours Of Talking, 66.5 Hours Of Listening To Music And 24 Hours Of Playing Videos.Technology Allows This Phone To Be Fully Charged In Just 3.5 Hours.With The Otg Cable, Oukitel Wp16 Unlocked Cell Phones Android 11 Smartphone Can Also Be Used As A Power Bank
📷【20MP Night Vision+20MP Front Camera】OUKITEL WP16 mobile phone external camera is able to provide a clear vision even at a distance of 20 meters in the darkness.At the same time, it can also be used underwater to explore the underwater world and easily record underwater beauty.The 20MP front camera offers high resolution. You will always be the protagonist of WP16 boost mobile phones!
🔥【8GB RAM+128G ROM & Android 11 】OUKITEL WP16 cell phones unlocked is equipped with the latest Android 11 system, which is smoother than Android 10.With 8GB RAM, you can open multiple APPs at the same time without a bit of lag. WP16 unlocked smartphones comes with 128G memory, you can store almost everything you want to save, if not, this durable smartphone can also use TF card to expand to 256GB of memory.
💧【Military IP68/IP69K Waterproof & Shockproof & Dustproof】 WP16 smartphone unlocked is a military protective Rugged Smartphone, with IP68 waterproof, IP69K dustproof, MIL-STD-810 drop resistance standard, and a variety of outdoor functions, which can run smoothly even in harsh environments. WP16 rugged cell phones is a high-performance rugged phone, very suitable for outdoor workers,builders and travel enthusiasts.
🔥【Dual 4G Global Bands】】It can work with T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Mint Mobile etc, Supported Frequency bands：2G：GSM：2/3/5/8 3G：WCDMA：1/2/4/5/8 4G：FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B28B/B66 TDD：B38/B40/B41 Please confirm the carrier before purchasing!WP16 unlocked cell phone can install two sim cards at the same time, if you need to use two sim cards.

Rank No. #6

UMIDIGI Bison 2 Rugged Smartphones Unlocked,6GB+128GB Android 12 IP68/IP69K Waterproof Shockproof Phone 6150mAh Battery with 6.5" Large Full Screen Smartphone 48MP Main Camera 4G Cell Phone

【IP68/IP69K GRADE 360 All ROUND PROTECTION】UMIDIGI BISON 2 is an upgraded rugged phone built strong to withstand harsh conditions and rough handling, meets military standard for dust, shock, water, humidity, solar radiation. The tough BISON 2 smartphone against the rigor of your job site but also meet your business smartphone needs.In addition, UMIDIGI BISON 2 rugged phone can survive under 1.8m of water for 30 minutes.
【6GB RAM +128GB ROM, ANDROID 12】 BISON 2 unlocked cell phone combines AG matte glass and rubber. The AG matte glass finish offers you a stylish look and comfortable hand feel, while the rubber protects your phone from most accidental drops. BISON 2 rugged smartphones equipped with 6G+128GB Android 12 48MP camera 6.5" FHD+ 6150mAh fast charge, also suit for NFC rugged unlocked smartphone.
【48MP ULTRA WIDE MACRO TRIPLE CAMERA】BISON 2 has 48 MP triple-camera, it can clearly capture every minute detail. You can save those wonderful moments in detail with the 48mp primary lens. The smartphones also has a super night mode, it can make the dark parts brighter and enrich the detail of the bright parts. Turn on the super night mode to make every phone come to life with vivid colors and high clarity.
【6150mAh LARGE BATTERY】 The waterproof unlocked smartphone is equipped with 6150mAh battery. Whether it is watching movies, playing games, viewing navigation or making calls.Great battery capacity allows you to enjoy games and videos as long as you like. Support 18W fast charge, calmly deal with low power. Get rid of battery anxiety.
【6.5 INCH LARGE SCREEN 】6.5 inch large screen display of UMIDIGI BISON 2 smartphones with FHD+ 2400*1080 resolution gives you an immersive experience.You can even set custom buttons for quick access to SOS emergency, PTT button, flashlight and record etc. It is convenient and practical for any outdoor activities and work.

SaleRank No. #7

Plum Gator 7 4G Volte Unlocked Rugged Smart Phone Military Grade IP69 Water Shock Proof 5580 mAh Battery - Orange

【4G VoLTE & Factory Unlocked】NOTE: This device is compatible with ATT, Tmobile, Speed Talk, Consumer Cellular, Mint, Ting - NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VERIZON, STRAIGHT TALK OR BOOST
【IP69 Waterproof, Shockproof and Dustproof】The Gator 7 is made of shock-resistant material, a 5.7” HD+ Corning Gorilla glass 3 screen with a surrounding rubber frame. The Gator 7 meets the highest standard of waterproofing and is IP69 certified.
【NFC Feature & Face Recognition Unlock】Built-in NFC feature provides a simple, fast and convenient way in daily life. You can get a prepaid bus pass, electronic access, credit card etc. Face unlock will help you quickly access your personal phone. These quick unlock methods make your life more convenient! Just a glance, and your identity can be recognized to unlock your phone.
【8MP + 5MP Dual Camera】The Gator 7 is equipped with a 8MP rear camera that is set to capture great moments and a face-fronting 5MP camera with exquisite selfies.
【Android 11 & 3GB + 32GB ROM】The Gator 7 rugged unlocked android phone is packed with MT6761 processor to offer fast and fluent handling speed. This enables you to run multitasks, watch movies, and play demanding games smoothly. The 3GB + 32GB internal storage can totally satisfy your daily use, store the files, images, music you want, while 128GB storage expansion supported will greatly improve the storage space. (SD card not included)

Rank No. #8

Ulefone 10000mAh Rugged Smartphone Unlocked, Power Armor 14 IP68/69K Waterproof Phone, 6.52” Corning Gorilla Screen, 20MP AI Triple Camera, Wireless Charging, Android 11 4GB+64GB Dual 4G, US Version

【10000mAh Battery & 15W Wireless Charging】Ulefone Power 14 Rugged Smartphone with 10000mAh capacity battery, it can satisfy your demand outdoor for longer standby, 18W wired fast charging & 15W wireless charging supported to give the battery a boost(💕Not compatible with AT&T or Cricket activations)
【20MP AI Triple Rear Camera】Power Armor 14, with 20MP rear camera, Two 2MP Macro Cameras, IMX481 CMOS 16MP Front Camera, as well as underwater photography
【IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G】360° all around protection, certified by MIL-STD-810G Rugged Smartphone, built for a wide user working in various industries, even extreme environment from -4℉ to 131℉
【Helio G35 Octa-core & 4GB+64GB】MediaTek Helio G35 is fast octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU with peak speeds of 2.3GHz, and the storage can be extended with 1TB
【6.52-inch Waterdrop Screen】High screen to body ratio gives you and incredible visual experience every time you unlock the cell phone. It can offer you incredible visual immersion for every photo, every frame of videos, films and games.

SaleRank No. #9

DOOGEE S89 PRO Rugged Smartphone(2022), 12000mAh Massive Battery Android 12 Rugged Phone Unlocked, 65W Fast Charging, 8GB+256GB IP68 Waterproof Cellphone, Night Vision, Breathing Light, NFC, Dual 4G

【Tougher Smartphone Than Expected】DOOGEE S89PRO rugged phone unlocked is made of tough stuff and complies with harsh environments using standards which is passed IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H tests outstandingly. Feature excellent protective military grade rugged cell phone is hassle-free on dropping from 6FT height onto the ground, fully submerging into 4FT depth water 30mins, dusty or sandy complete covering. It is very suitable for construction workers, outdoor adventurers, explorers and long-shift drivers.
【12000mAh Massive Battery & 65W Fast Charging】DOGGEE S89 PRO rugged unlocked cell phone is equipped with a 12000 mAh large battery with 65w fast charging making it fully charged within 60mins to provide quick experience and all-day power for your outdoor adventures or long shift. Long-lasting rugged phone battery uses up to 36 days on standby, 4-6 days of normal use, and 56 hours of calling.
【Customize Colorful Breathing Light & Side Fingerprint】Stylish rugged smart phone equips rear customization breath light to match your unique style. Rear customization breath light in DOOGEE 89PRO rugged unlocked phone could choose breathe, always on, wake up, alternate, shines, rainbow & more light functions as you like. Side Fingerprint/Navigation: GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou/ NFC/OTG
【Capture High-resolution Moment As Memory】Toughest & waterproof DOOGEE S89PRO outdoor rugged smartphone with upgraded cameras with 64MP AI main camera, 16MP front camera to shoot high-resolution pictures to capture those beautiful moments you plan to preserve as memory. 20MP night vision camera to unveil the night sight.8MP wide angle & macro camera for more sense view.
【Android 12 OS & 8GB+256GB】Features stylish multicolor breathe light DOOGEE S89PRO cell phone rugged embraces the latest Android 12 system and MediaTek Helio P90/Octa-core/2.1GHz CPU to provide the smoothest operating experience. 8GB RAM+ 256GB ROM rugged phone has enough storage to download types of apps, collect favorite pictures and videos. (available for expanding micro SD card up to 512GB - SD card not included )

Rank No. #10

OUKITEL Rugged Smartphone Unlocked WP17(2022), Night Vision 64MP Triple Camera,Android11 8300mAh Battery 8GB+128GB Dual 4G Global Bands Rugged Cell Phone 6.78“FHD+ IP68 Waterproof NFC Phone

【Dual SIM 4G Network】OUKITEL WP17 Unlocked Phone is a Dual 4G LTE Dual Standby (support dual VoLTE) rugged smartphone. The WP17 is compatible with T-Mobile,MetroPCS, Mint Mobile and Sprint.Not support AT&T /CRICKET / Verizon/ Boost Mobile/Straight Talk or U.S. Cellular! Supported Frequency bands: 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8; 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8; 4G: FDD: B1/B2/B3 /B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28(A+8)/B66, TDD: B38/B40/B41 Please confirm the carrier before purchasing!
【64MP AI Camera+ 20MP IR Night Vision Camera】OUKITEL WP17 Rugged phone presents a vivid 64 MP pixel resolution, making all your 4K materials close to reality.This unlocked android phone is armed with the most powerful IR Night-vision function in 20MP super clear vision ability. Adjustable IR Intensity provides a clearer view in the pitch-black area.16MP front selfie camera.Impeccable camera gives you the best experience.
【Helio G95 Octa Core, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM】OUKITEL WP17 uses the most cutting-edge MediaTek Helio G95 chipset and Android 11 system. Eight-core 6 x 2GHz processing speed, work and games are both good, with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM storage, it can handle multiple tasks smoothly at the same time, TF card can be expanded to 256GB memory,
【8300mAh large battery & 18W fast charge】OUKITEL WP17 is equipped with a large 8300mAh battery, which has a standby time of up to 780 hours, can support 56 hours of continuous calls, and is also equipped with 9V/2A fast charging. It is an indispensable partner for your outdoor adventures，Support OTG reverse charging, can be your power bank
【IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Drop-proof】The rugged phone OUKITEL WP17 is IP68 waterproof, operating temperature range is -10°C to 70°C (specific for outdoor use), with drop proof, waterproof and dustproof (1.2 meters fall-resistant and 1.5 meters water resistance for 30 minutes)

Last update on 2023-02-28 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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