Rugged means ready

Connect virtually anywhere with durable,
rugged and ultrarugged devices built for outdoor and harsh environments.

What it is

Your team works in extremes, their devices must too. Rugged phones and tablets are designed to withstand environmental hazards such as dust, water and shock. We offer three levels of rugged devices with distinct, useful features like tough frames and a longer battery life with fast, wireless charging.  

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Durable

Ideal for lighter-duty activity and environmental exposure when on the go. These devices often have a IP68 rating or IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance, and are built to resist scratches with tough glass and strong metal frames.

Rugged

When you need to rely on a long battery life and increased protection against more extreme temperatures, dust, shock/vibration and low pressure/high altitude. Many devices in this category have been rigorously tested and are MIL-STD-810H compliant with an IP68 rating.

Ultrarugged

Your go-to when exposed to the most extreme environmental stressors including excessive heat, cold, noise, humidity, vibration and shock. Many devices in this category have been rigorously tested and are MIL-STD-810H compliant and IP68 rated.


Devices

Samsung Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 does more than help keep the team connected, it uses AI to put a well-controlled personal assistant in their hands.

Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.

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Google Pixel 10

Introducing Pixel 10, the latest Pixel device for business that delivers a smart, secure, and productive mobile experience.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

Help maximize your enterprise’s business potential with the compact Galaxy Z Flip7 and power through your workday, without compromise.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

With a large tablet-like screen and powerful capabilities, Galaxy Z Fold7 is like having a portable workstation, right on your phone.

Display measurements are diagonal, and actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole punch.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

When unfolded, Pixel 10 ProFold boasts an immersive 8-inch Super Actua Flex display for a seamless multitasking experience.

Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the external screen is 6.4 inches and internal screen is 8 inches. Actual viewable  area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

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Motorola Razr

Featuring a Gorilla Glass front screen, refreshed titanium hinge and a premium silicon leather back for the perfect grip to prevent drops and slides.

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Samsung XCover7 Pro

Work more confidently with a reliable, durable design that can withstand drops and spills. The Galaxy XCover7 Pro stood up to MILSTD-810H testing and a 1.5m drop test.

Water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet. These devices passed military specification (MIL- STD-810G) testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust, shock/vibration and low pressure/high altitude. Real world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810G testing. Samsung does not guarantee device performance in all extreme conditions. Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, voice, data and other application-usage patterns. Results may vary.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5

The IP68-rated2 Galaxy Tab Active5 and its S Pen is compliant with MIL-STD-810H1 to absorb shocks even when dropped from a height of 1.8M when inside its case.

These devices passed military specification (MIL-STD-810H) testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust, shock / vibration and low pressure / high altitude. Real world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810H testing. Samsung does not guarantee device performance in all extreme conditions. 1.8M drop is only tested with included case on; without case, the device itself can withstand a drop from 1.5M. Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.

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Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW

Slim and lightweight but heavy on durability. 5G Ultra Wideband speeds and low latency. MIL-STD-810H compliant and IP68 rating for dust and water immersion protection.

Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary. IP68 waterproof at 2 m/6.5 ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure the battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged. Push to Talk Plus and MCPTT require a subscription, sold separately.

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Sonim XP Pro 5G

The Sonim XP Pro 5G has a streamlined form and large screen, built to industry-leading Rugged Performance Standards including MIL-STD-810H, IP68 and IPX9K ratings.

These devices passed military specification (MIL-STD-810H) testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust, shock / vibration and low pressure / high altitude. Real world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810H testing. Samsung does not guarantee device performance in all extreme conditions. 1.8M drop is only tested with included case on; without case, the device itself can withstand a drop from 1.5M.

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Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3

Strong X-frame reinforced construction with 
corner bumpers. MIL-STD-810H compliant, IP68 rated and hazardous location protection rated Non-Incendive, Class I, Div. 2.

IP68 waterproof at 2 m/6.5 ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged. Up to 5 feet on concrete. Compliant with MIL-STD test (MIL-STD-810H Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in a controlled environment. Do not attempt. Hazardous Location Protection: Non-Incendive, Class I, Div 2, Group A-D, T4 Push to Talk Plus and MCPTT require a subscription, sold separately.

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Sonim H500 5G

Meets military ratings (MIL-STD-810H) for waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof. It's designed and built against our industry-leading Rugged Performance Standards, for full confidence.

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Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+

Take photos and video in extreme conditions with impressive battery life. Programmable Push to Talk, SOS, Speaker and Stop keys. Dual loudspeakers and dual-mic noise cancellation for loud, clear audio.

MIL-STD-810H compliant, IP68 rating and hazardous location protection. IP68 waterproof at 2 m/6.5 ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged. Push to Talk Plus requires a subscription, sold separately.

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Sonim XP3plus

MIL-STD-810H compliant with an IP68 rating. Programmable Push to Talk Plus and emergency buttons, loud and clear audio speaker, and large, glove-friendly keypad.

Based on SGS lab testing and certification. The MIL-STD-810H testing includes drop testing onto concrete with the device on its face, corners and edges a total of 26 times each. These devices meet and/or exceed specification (MIL-STD-810H) testing against a subset of 11 specific environmental conditions, including temperature/humidity, dust, shock/drop/vibration (drop-testing up to 1.5 m onto concrete), water and solar radiation. Real-world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810H testing. IP68 dustproof and waterproof rated for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 m of water. Push to Talk Plus requires a subscription, sold separately.

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Durability meets reliability

Rugged devices and mobility are playing a leading role in today’s warehousing and logistics operations.

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FAQs

Rugged phones and tablets are designed to withstand environmental hazards such as dust, water and shock, and often feature a tough frame, glass protection and a longer battery life with fast, wireless charging. Verizon offers three levels of rugged devices with increasing levels of durability in extreme conditions:

  • Durable: Ideal for lighter-duty activity and environmental exposure when on the go. These devices often have a IP68 rating or IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance, and are built to resist scratches with tough glass and strong metal frames
  • Rugged: When you need to rely on a long battery life and increased protection against more extreme temperatures, dust, shock/vibration and low pressure/high altitude. Many devices in this category have been rigorously tested and are MIL-STD-810H compliant with an IP68 rating
  • Ultrarugged: Your go-to when exposed to the most extreme environmental stressors including excessive heat, cold, noise, humidity, vibration and shock. Many devices in this category have a military-grade design and have been rigorously tested. MIL-STD-810H compliant and IP68 rated

A device with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating means it has been tested against small particles, such as dust and sand, and submersion in water. An IP rating with “6” as the first numeral (on a scale of 0-6) is the highest rating possible, meaning the device can survive dust. An IP rating with an “X” instead of a numeral means the device is dust resistant. The second numeral, “8” (on a scale of 0 to 9), means the device is highly protected from immersion in water with a depth of more than 1 meter (manufacturer must specify exact depth) for at least 30 minutes.

The MIL-STD-810H certification means a product has passed rigorous testing focused on nearly 30 environmental conditions. These military-grade devices are verified to perform in extreme conditions and qualify as heat resistant, water and dust resistant, and shock resistant.

Verizon 5G service offers rugged device users high speed and low latency so you can access data fast for insights and efficiency.

Needs will vary across industries and businesses. Just as with a personal phone, you will likely need to consider the basics such as how much data storage you need and the size and portability of the device, as well as features such as wireless charging and photo or video capabilities. Then, consider the usage environment to determine if you need a durable, rugged or ultrarugged device. Consider:

  • Could the environment cause damage if the device is dropped?
  • What are the weather and temperature conditions?
  • Is the device likely to be exposed to extreme temperatures, rain or snow?
  • Will you need to operate the device with gloves on?
  • Will the device be used in a frontline situation?
  • How critical is a replaceable battery to your worker’s demands?

Having a device you can rely on in adverse conditions helps you and your teams stay connected, collaborate and get the job done. SOS and push-to-talk features also offer instant communications, even in challenging situations.

Many rugged devices we offer are rated IP68 (highly protected from water in up to 6.5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes) or IPX8 (water resistant for at least 1 meter of water for at least 30 minutes). Different products may be able to go deeper or remain underwater for longer with the same rating. See the manufacturer details for more information.