Commercial message: When it comes to durability, the rest falls by the wayside. However, this may not always be the case. The durable Evolveo StrongPhone G8 smartphone is proof of that.
The Evolveo brand specializes in rugged smart phones and push-button phones when it comes to mobile phones. The Evolveo StrongPhone G8 model is currently the best model in the range of durable phones of this brand. It was launched in the spring of 2018, so you can find more on it Android 7.0. Compared to its predecessors (StrongPhone 2 and 4), this is a significantly improved model not only in terms of design. Despite its purpose for harsher conditions, this model is close to traditional executive mobiles. However, the slightly industrial design and the first touch suggest that the phone will last.
The mobile meets MIL-STD-810G:2008 and IP68 resistance standards (1,2 meters of water column for 30 minutes). All inputs and outputs of the mobile phone are protected by rubber plugs, the internal rigid frame has a decent but functional rubber edging. The durable glass increases the weight of the phone, but that's understandable. For a mobile phone of this type, the StrongPhone G8 is equipped with a decent amount of internal memory (64 GB), which can be expanded with a microSD card.
The mobile has a hybrid dual slot for two SIM cards or a SIM card and a microSD card. The equipment is similar to executive mobile phones. StrongPhone G8 has a reliably functioning fingerprint reader and is also equipped with NFC technology. The mobile camera, if it has enough light, takes decent photos and video. The main control buttons, located on the side, are metal and have a reliable and sturdy feel. Their surface is roughened for easier use.
In practical use, the mobile worked reliably, quickly, easily and simply paired with external devices via Bluetooth. A pleasant surprise was the ability of the battery to charge quickly. In addition, if you take into account the battery consumption (for example, you will not be online all the time and disable some applications in the background), you do not need to recharge it every day. The good news is that the price has dropped below seven thousand. If you use your phone in harsher conditions, the EvolveoStrongPhone G8 may be a good choice. Unlike ordinary mobile phones, you do not need to purchase additional protective foils, glass or cases. Moreover, in addition to its durability, this mobile phone offers plenty of other functions, just like a full-fledged smartphone.
Technical parameters of Evolveo StrongPhone G8
- Mediatek octa-core 64-bit processor 1,5 GHz
- operating memory 4 GB
- internal memory 64 GB with the possibility of expansion with a microSDHC/SDXC card to a capacity of up to 128 GB
- camera with Samsung Isocell sensor, automatic focus and LED flash
- fingerprint reader
- NFC
- support for the fastest mobile internet 4G/LTE
- fast battery charging
- operating system Android 7.0 Nougat
- Google GMS license (Google certified phone)
- 5,2″ Gorilla Glass 3 touchscreen
- HD display resolution of 1 x 280 pixels with automatic brightness control
- IPS display with 16,7 million colors and wide viewing angles
- graphics chip Mali-T860
- video recording in Full HD quality
- Hybrid Dual SIM mode – two active SIM cards in one phone, nano SIM/nano SIM or nano SIM/microSDHC card
- 3G: 850/900/1/800 MHz (1G)
- 4G/LTE: 800/850/900/1/800/2 MHz (100G, Cat 2)
- WiFi/WiFi HotSpot
- Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE/Smart)
- GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS
- FM Radio
- OTG (USB On The Go) support
- E-compass, light sensor, proximity, G-sensor
- integrated high-capacity 3 mAh battery
- USB Type-C charging connector
- dimensions 151 x 77 x 12 mm
- weight 192 g (with battery)
- resistance according to MIL-STD-810G:2008 (low pressure/altitude - test method 500.5 procedure I, humidity - test method 507.5 sunlight - test method 505.5 procedure II, acidic environment - test method 518.1)
- waterproof according to IP68 (1,2 meters of water column for 30 minutes)
