Chinese Outdoor Smartphone Leaderboard





Ulefone Armor 21

Ulefone Armor 21

1st place 

    Technical details   

CPU: MediaTek Helio G99 - 2 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz
RAM: 8GB RAM
Display: 2408 x 1080, 6.6 inch 120Hz (IPS)
Operating system: Android 13
Battery: 9600mAh
Camera: 64MP + 24MP (dual)
Front camera: 16MP
LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 28, 34, 66, 38,
39, 40, 41
SIM: Dual - nano
Memory: 256GB
Memory expandable: Yes
Weight: 400g
Dimensions: 176 x 82 x 18 mm
Antutu: 365000

      Advantages

  • pretty tough
  • configurable additional button
  • top speakers
  • headphone jack
  • strong battery life
  • infrared remote
  • surprisingly good main camera + night vision camera
  • FM radio without headphones!
      Disadvantages
  • no 5G support
  • mediocre front camera
  • display brightness only mediocre

Doogee V20



Doogee V20

2nd place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Dimensity 700 - 2 x 2.2 GHz + 6 x 2 GHz
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.4 inch 60Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Camera: 64MP + 20MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Memory: 256GB
  • Memory expandable: hybrid
  • Weight: 296g
  • Dimensions: 170.5 x 81.5 x 14.7 mm
  • Antutu: 363404
      Advantages

  • very good workmanship
  • AMOLED display
  • good display brightness
  • wireless charging
  • dual 5G
  • notification LED
      Disadvantages
  • ultra wide-angle camera unusable
  • no headphone jack
  • widevine L3


Ulefone Armor 17 Pro

Ulefone Armor 17 Pro

3rd place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: MediaTek Helio G99 - 2 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Display: 2408 x 1080, 6.6 inch 120Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 12
  • Battery: 5380mAh
  • Camera: 108MP + 8MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Memory: 256GB
  • Memory expandable: Yes
  • Weight: 291g
  • Dimensions: 172.7 x 80.4 x 12.5 mm
  • Antutu: 370129
      Advantages

  • good 120Hz display
  • comparatively slim design
  • good main camera
  • 66W fast charging
  • 15 Wireless & Reverse Wireless Charging
  • decent battery life
  • pure performance Excellent reception (GPS, network, WLAN)
      Disadvantages
  • display brightness just average
  • additional cameras unusable
  • connections without closure


Hotwav Cyber ​​7

Hotwav Cyber ​​7

4th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Dimensity 700 - 2 x 2.2 GHz + 6 x 2 GHz
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Display: 2340 x 1080, 6.3 inch 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 8280mAh
  • Camera: 48MP + 8MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 32 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage:
  • Memory expandable: hybrid
  • Weight: 336g
  • Dimensions: 168 x 81 x 17 mm
  • Antutu: 313940
      Advantages

  • very strong performance
  • excellent battery life
  • good workmanship quality & IP69K
  • bright IPS display
  • all-important sensors
  • 4G & 5G with many network frequencies
      Disadvantages
  • no headphone jack
  • no notification LED
  • fingerprint sensor is too deep
  • System design takes some getting used to


Ulefone Armor 12 5G

Ulefone Armor 12 5G

5th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Dimensity 700 - 2 x 2.2 GHz + 6 x 2 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB RAM
  • Display: 1600 x 720, 6.5 inch 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 5180 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 8MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Memory expandable: Hybrid
  • Weight: 296 g
  • Dimensions: 175.9 x 82.5 x 14.2 mm
  • Antutu: 358673
      Advantages

  • good performance
  • well made & IP69K
  • 4G & 5G with many network frequencies
  • notification LED
  • clean software
      Disadvantages
  • HD display only
  • camera below average
  • no headphone jack
  • weak Wifi reception


Doogee S96 Pro

Doogee S96 Pro

6th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Helio G90T - 2 x 2.05GHz + 6 x 2.0Ghz
  • RAM: 8 GB RAM
  • Display: 1520 x 720, 6.2 inches, resolution, size 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 10
  • Battery: 6350 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 20MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40
  • SIM: micro
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Memory expandable: Yes
  • Weight: 310 g
  • Dimensions: 167 x 81.4 x 15.5 mm
  • Antutu: 294560
      Advantages

  • solid construction (incl. IP68 certificate)
  • night vision camera (with "X-ray" function)
  • good quad camera
  • fabulous battery life
  • 2 SIM cards + memory card
  • wireless charging + NFC
      Disadvantages
  • display has "only" HD resolution. 
  • macro camera unusable
  • DRM L3 certified (therefore only SD stream)


Oukitel WP10 5G

Oukitel WP10 5G

7th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 800 - 4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB RAM
  • Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.6 inch 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 10
  • Battery: 8000 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 13MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Memory expandable: No
  • Weight: 365 g
  • Dimensions: 178 x 84 x 18.3 mm
  • Antutu: 390736
      Advantages

  • large band coverage (4G, 5G)
  • good workmanship
  • SOS + Special Button
  • strong reception
  • good battery life
      Disadvantages
  • no jack connection
  • weak additional sensors
  • no memory expansion


Ulefone Power Armor 13

Ulefone Power Armor 13

8th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Helio G95 - 2 x 2.05GHz + 6 x 2.0Ghz
  • RAM: 8 GB RAM
  • Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.8 inch 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 13200 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 2MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 38, 40
  • SIM: nano
  • Storage: 256 GB
  • Memory expandable: Yes
  • Weight: 494 g
  • Dimensions: 183.7 x 85.3 x 20.1 mm
  • Antutu: 352801
      Advantages

  • drop-and water-proof (IP68)
  • feels like infinite battery life
  • good everyday performance
  • notification LED
  • OTG, wireless charging, and recharging
  • relatively short charging time
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • many adapters included
      Disadvantages
  • poor camera quality
  • main features more suitable for the construction site


Ulefone Armor 11T 5G

Ulefone Armor 11T 5G

9th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 800 - 4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz
  • RAM:
  • Display: 1520 x 720, 6.1 inches, resolution 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 5200 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 2MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 16 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 256 GB or 8 GB
  • Memory expandable: No
  • Weight: 293 g
  • Dimensions: 168.3 x 81.6 x 14.2 mm
  • Antutu: 360000
      Advantages

  • thermal imaging camera as a highlight
  • very robust construction
  • 5G, many sensors, NFC and wireless charging
  • good battery life
  • generous storage (256 GB internal, 8 GB RAM)
  • custom Button
      Disadvantages
  • no FullHD display (HD only)
  • only one camera sensor is usable
  • apart from thermal imaging, no advantage over its predecessor


Umidigi Bison X10

Umidigi Bison X10

10th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Helio P60 - 4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 2.0Ghz
  • RAM: 4 GB RAM
  • Display: 1600 x 720, 6.5 inches, resolution 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Battery: 6150 mAh
  • Camera: 20 MP + 8MP (dual) + 5MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 8 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 64 GB
  • Memory expandable: Hybrid
  • Weight: 282 g
  • Dimensions: 169.7 x 82.1 x 12.9 mm
  • Antutu: 151000
      Advantages

  • two custom buttons for free assignment
  • IP68 & IP69k Rating
  • chic design
  • good battery life
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • many sensors installed (incl. barometer)
      Disadvantages
  • too dark display
  • macro camera weak
  • Display has HD resolution only.


Umidigi Bison

Umidigi Bison

11th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Helio P60 - 4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 2.0Ghz
  • RAM: 6 GB RAM
  • Display: 2340 x 1080, 6.3 inches, resolution, size 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating System: Android, Android 10
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 48 MP + 16MP (dual) + 5MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 24 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Memory expandable: Hybrid
  • Weight: 258 g
  • Dimensions: 163 x 80 x 13 mm
  • Antutu: 193010
      Advantages

  • good display
  • Sufficient power
  • lots of memory and RAM
  • USB-C and 3.5mm port
  • loudspeaker
  • lots of sensors + NFC
      Disadvantages
  • small workmanship defects
  • camera with gross errors
  • poor-quality wide-angle camera


Doogee S86

Doogee S86

12th place 

    Technical details   

  • CPU: Mediatek Helio P60 - 4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 2.0Ghz
  • RAM: 6 GB RAM
  • Display: 1520 x 720, 6.1 inch 60Hz (IPS)
  • Operating system: Android 10
  • Battery: 8500 mAh
  • Camera: 16 MP + 8MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
  • Front camera: 8 MP
  • LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Memory expandable: Hybrid
  • Weight: 320 g
  • Dimensions: 164.6 x 81.2 x 16.9 mm
  • Antutu: 222896
      Advantages

  • robust
  • bright display
  • notification LED
  • 24W Fast Charging
  • very long battery life
      Disadvantages
  • mediocre voice quality
  • glove mode not invokable
  • HD-Ready resolution only



This is what distinguishes outdoor smartphones.

Outdoor mobile phones are ideally equipped for extreme use. Due to their special resistance and robustness, these are also ideally suited as construction site mobile phones or smartphones for craftsmen. Outdoor smartphones are also equipped for the next camping trip or use at the music festival. Unfortunately, shockproof, shatterproof, and waterproof smartphones do not come in skinny designs. The vast majority of outdoor smartphones are simply a bit heavier and chunkier than the fancy ultra-thin smartphones.

In any case, you should make sure that the phone meets at least the IP67 standard and is therefore waterproof and dustproof. IP stands for "International Protection" or "Ingress Protection". The first digit indicates the degree of protection against dust, with 1 being the lowest and 6 being the highest. The second digit indicates how well the device is protected against water. A sieve means protection against temporary immersion (30 minutes at a depth of up to 1 meter), in the highest level 8 a product can withstand water permanently. IP69 or IP69 is even better.

In addition, the mobile phone should be shockproof for outdoor use and offer a good GPS for orientation in the terrain. Most devices also have an additional compass and sometimes even a barometer.

With these outdoor smartphones, nothing will go wrong on your next adventure!

In this list of the best outdoor smartphones from China, you will find. The reasons for buying a rugged smartphone can vary greatly depending on the user. Some people work on a construction site, others are just clumsy and many just want to be on the safe side. The outdoor models are also very suitable as a second smartphone if you don't want the expensive flagship to break. With the smartphones from our outdoor mobile phone leaderboard, fall and water damage is a thing of the past.

All outdoor phones in this list are at least IP67 certified. The first digit stands for protection against foreign bodies (e.g. dust) and the second digit for protection against water. Thus, with a 6, the smartphone is dustproof. With a 7 as the second digit, the respective outdoor device is only protected against temporary immersion, this means that it can survive a short fall into the water or be washed under the tap after a corresponding outdoor activity. With an 8 as the second digit, you can take photos with your smartphone, e.g. water, because in this case it is protected against permanent submersion, but the depth is also very limited here (1-3m maximum).

Most outdoor smartphones are much thicker, wider, and longer than normal mobile phones, as the devices are additionally protected by rubber bumpers. Of course, battery life is also of great importance for longer outdoor activities, which is why the TOP outdoor smartphones have a particularly long battery life and can easily guarantee a day of intensive use. Due to the thick case and the connections protected by rubber lips, some outdoor smartphones must use special and longer USB cables when charging. Some devices also include an adapter for the lower jack connection (headphone input). The hardness of the display glass is also enormously important for outdoor smartphones. Some devices have protruding plastic lips to prevent falling directly onto the display. Other devices use extremely shatterproof and scratch-resistant Gorilla or Dragontrail Glass.

The current bestseller among Chinese outdoor smartphones is the Ulefone Armor 7 or the Doogee S95 Pro. Meanwhile, other manufacturers such as Ulefone, Blackview, and Cubot are also trying to establish themselves in the outdoor market. All devices have one thing in common compared to the outdoor phones available in overseas: The smartphones listed in this outdoor best list cost only half or even less of the price of a comparable device purchased in Europe and USA.

The most popular China outdoor smartphones are included here in a list. All China mobile phone shops listed in the price comparison are reputable, trustworthy providers with mostly positive reviews on the Internet! In our article [Online shops in comparison], you can find a comparison and evaluation of numerous China mobile phone stores.




China outdoor smartphones Q & A:

Where are Doogee phones made?

Doogee phones are made in China. DOOGEE is a Chinese-owned brand.

What is the unbreakable phone from China?

The unbreakable phone from China is often associated with the "Unihertz Atom," known for its rugged design.

Where are Blackview phones made?

Blackview phones are also made in China.

Are DOOGEE phones any good?

DOOGEE phones are budget-friendly; it's advisable to check reviews for specific models.

Can I use a Chinese phone in Australia and Europe?

Yes, Chinese phones work in Australia as they are typically unlocked for global use.

Are Chinese smartphones worth buying?

Chinese smartphones, from reputable brands, can be worth buying for their features and affordability.

It's generally safe to buy phones made in China, especially from well-known brands. Chinese phones are often affordable due to lower production costs and intense market competition.

Is it safe to buy phones made in China?

It's generally safe to buy phones made in China, especially from well-known brands.

What brand is Oukitel?

Oukitel is a Chinese smartphone brand.

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