What smartphone ?

[StuR]

My current contract is about to expire so im looking for a new phone .
Ideally be my only device
So i want it to be my phone as well as run apps
Needs to be as bombproof as possible.
IP68 , drop proof etc
Big battery , at least 4000mah
I run BLEvo , music and some times Strava all simultaneously and they spank the battery
Looked at Blackview range but not sure if they are unlocked for UK
Currently on EE network
A strong contender is the Landrover explorer
Any suggestions welcome ?
Thanks

 

[stiv674]

I did look at the Blackview phones a while ago, I'm sure they are unlocked though.

I ended up getting a Huawei Mate 10 Pro, excellent specs for the price, it has a 4000mah battery and it's IP67 rated but definitely isn't what you'd call a rugged phone. There are decent rugged cases available though.

 

[StuR]

Anymore thoughts anyone ?
Blackview range does look interesting.
I've emailed several suppliers about UK EE coverage ,all been non committal
Anyone know for sure ?

 

[stiv674]

EE is either 800/1800 or 2600 MHz and according to the info on the Blackview BV6000 on Amazon it is compatible with all three of those, although it says 4G lte... ?

 

[Gary]

Big battery , at least 4000mah
I run BLEvo , music and some times Strava all simultaneously and they spank the battery

is Blevo really draining? Oh... or do you mean you need the screen on all the time while riding with it?

 

[StuR]

is Blevo really draining? Oh... or do you mean you need the screen on all the time while riding with it?

Combination of Blevo , tunes and Strava drain the battery
Its only 2500mah
I leave Blevo running in my backpack. Screen is not on. Just sends me audible alerts

 

[Russell]

I have a doogee s50 and I think it's ip68. This is my third doogee tough phone and for the price they are good. My current s50 was £95 from banggood and took about 4-6 weeks to get here. I had a doogee s30 before that and the s30 was £85 I think but it only lasted a couple months before getting run over, it still works and the screen is ok but it needs a new touch pad fitting. I would say the s50 is better because it takes better pictures and can except any micro USB charger., The s30 needs an extra long one.

 

[Vilt]

It might be overkill, but I have a galaxy S9+ which lasts a long time on its own - and a 6000mah powerbank from notstrom.

 

[Randles]

Huawei mate 20 pro, amazing phone or the cheaper Huawei P20 Pro.