The best rugged smartphones with 5G support in 2021

Rugged smartphones will continue to be hugely popular in 2021 as well, so we thought we’d collect the most powerful phones that also have 5G support. The list includes Oukitel, Ulefone and Blackview models.

Ulefone Armor 10 - 5G

The MIL-STD-810G, IP68 and IP69K certifications also define the resistance of the Ulefone Armor 10 5G, which in turn is based on the brand new Dimensity 800 chip and its 5G will work both in the current phase and in the next (NSA and SA ).

With 8 GB + 128 GB (up to 2 TB with microSD), this Android mobile has a 5,800 mAh battery with 15W fast and wireless charging. Its FHD + (LCD / IPS) screen is 6.67 inches, in which it exhibits a 16 MP sensor. In the rear module four cameras are combined, the main one of 64 MP, an ultra wide angle of 8 MP, a macro of 5 MP and a depth of 2 MP.

The Ulefone Armor 10 weighs 328 grams and has a starting price of $399.99:



Oukitel WP10 - 5G

The excellent ability and performance MediaTek processor and the certifications already exposed appear again in the case of the Oukitel WP10 5G, which in pre-sale entails an outlay of $379.99 and which will be marketed from January. Beyond being rugged, its main feature resides in its huge 8,000 mAh battery (18W fast charge), which means that it remains on for up to 780 hours in standby.

The screen, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass, is a 6.67-inch FHD + with a 16 MP sensor for selfies. On the back it exhibits four cameras, a 48 MP Sony, a 13 MP ultra wide angle, a macro and a depth camera, both 2 MP.

Also with Android 10 in the background and with support for 5G NSA and SA, it arrives in a configuration of 8 GB + 128 GB.

You can order the Oukitel WP10 rugged smartphone with excellent parameters from the Banggood store for as little as $379.99. Currently, it is the cheapest rugged mobile phone with 5G capabilities in the market.



Blackview BL6000 Pro - 5G

The Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G, financed through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, can be used at minus 30 degrees (Ice Mode allows its basic functions to be maintained in that situation), withstands drops of up to 1.5 meters from height (MIL-STD-810G), is governed by water resistance as indicated by IP68 (up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes) and has IP69K certification (high pressures).
When fully developed, 5G connectivity will be a major change.


This device, compatible with NSA and SA networks, integrates the Dimensity 800 processor (MediaTek) and a 5,280 mAh battery (includes wireless charging) and comes in a 8 GB + 256 GB configuration. Its screen, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, offers an FHD + resolution and reaches 6.36 inches. The panel integrates a 16 MP Samsung camera. At the rear is a triple camera system with the 48 MP Sony IMX582 in front.

With Android 10, it weighs 273 grams and costs for $399.99.