The best smartphones for the military

The Hotwav Cyber 9 Pro smartphone has a shock-resistant and water-resistant housing (IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810), so it is suitable for military personnel, tourists and extreme sports enthusiasts. It is not afraid of dust, dirt and hot water. If necessary, it can be completely submerged to shallow depths for underwater photography. With a budget price tag, the manufacturer offers an eight-core processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The phone handles most tasks without lag. Cyber 9 is protected not only externally, but also in software. Data confidentiality is guaranteed by a face and fingerprint scanner, which also allows you to make contactless payments via NFC without worrying about security.

There is a pretty good 48 MP main camera from Samsung with fast focusing and stabilization support, which will help you record video or photos while moving quickly over rough terrain. Artificial intelligence algorithms increase clarity, color saturation, and eliminate noise.

An important advantage is the good autonomy of Hotwav Cyber 9 Pro, which provides telephone communication for 47 hours. In standby mode, the mobile phone will last up to 500 hours. The user can not be tied to a power outlet, go on duty for a long time, travel and enjoy all the benefits of a smartphone. The navigation system works in accelerated mode thanks to the aGPS function, and a digital compass will help you correctly navigate the terrain. There is a programmable button (orange) on the side panel that will provide quick access to the necessary functions. The weak link is the Android 11 operating system, which is several generations behind and does not support some modern features.

Blackview's portfolio includes many rugged smartphones. The record holder among them can be called the BV7100 model, which captivates with an energy-intensive 13,000 mAh battery.

Such a powerful battery lasts up to 48 days of mobile device operation in standby mode. In everyday use, you will need to charge it once every 3-5 days. The duration of the charging process is designed to reduce the technology of fast 33-watt charging via wire. A capacious battery makes the smartphone somewhat heavier, which is why the device weighs about 460 g.

In terms of its rugged nature, the Blackview BV7100 boasts protection from dust and moisture (IP68), immunity to hot water under high pressure (IP69K), shock resistance and drop resistance (as required by the new edition of the MIL-STD-810H standard). In some colors, the design of the smartphone is decorated with colored inserts and lines around the perimeter of the frame on the front panel of the case. At the front, the model is equipped with an IPS screen with a diagonal size of 6.58 inches and Full HD+ resolution (2408x1080 pixels).

The electronic “stuffing” of the smartphone is represented by an eight-core MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, an internal storage of 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM (with the ability to expand the RAM volume up to 10 GB via software). The model is equipped with a triple main camera of 12 + 8 + 2 MP with an underwater shooting function, and it also has a glove control mode. A couple of cherries on the cake - a customizable side button, an NFC module and the already familiar fingerprint scanner in the surface of the device's power button.

The Oukitel WP22 smartphone is a real power bank with the function of reverse charging of devices and, without exaggeration, is considered one of the most autonomous gadgets. The built-in 10,000 mAh battery can withstand up to 75 hours of talk time, which will allow you to always stay connected, regardless of your location, but entails a lot of weight (399 g). The phone will be a godsend for tourists, builders, farmers, military personnel, as well as people leading an active lifestyle. One of the features is total protection according to three standards at once (IP68, MIL-STD-810, IP69K), so prolonged exposure to dirt, water, rain or dusty areas will not affect functionality in any way. The combined case made of plastic and rubberized inserts resists shocks and falls well. The phone features a well-thought-out navigation system, regardless of the country of location, and is suitable for frequent business trips around the world.

Oukitel WP22 is equipped with an advanced 20 MP secondary lens with night vision support. The built-in infrared sensor will make it easier to perform certain tasks in complete darkness: exploring caves, hidden navigation, filming nocturnal animals. The main 48 MP photo module from Sony records video in 4K quality. The main feature of the smartphone is the large speaker built into the back with a sound pressure level of 125 dB, which everyone around will definitely hear. There is no longer any need to connect portable speakers via Bluetooth. A large volume reserve allows you to hear your interlocutor in the noisiest places, so the speaker can serve as a walkie-talkie for collective communication.

The side programmable button can perform 3 functions at once depending on the type of press (single, double, clamp). Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the lack of fast charging, which is strange for such a capacious battery, since the process will be very long.

The Blackview BV8900 smartphone copes with stress underwater, on land and in the air with comprehensive protection. This makes it suitable for use in the military, tourism, and extreme sports. Thanks to the MIL-STD-810H, IP68 and IP69K standards, the phone is not afraid of sand, dirt, immersion under water, pressure changes, high temperatures, shocks, so it is ready to travel to the hottest spots in the world and perform any tasks. The screen is protected by Gorilla Victus glass with increased scratch resistance and is highly sensitive, so you can operate the gadget with gloves. A customizable button on the sidebar gives you quick access to the features you need without having to unlock the screen.

The thermal imager from FLIR, although not the most advanced, will definitely help in many situations. With its help, you can determine the location of a person or animal at a distance of about 100 meters, find vulnerable spots in the thermal insulation of a house, and potentially dangerous components in wiring and electrical equipment. 4x magnification is available and the temperature can be adjusted in the range from -10 to +140 degrees Celsius. The 64 MP main camera from Samsung with f/1.8 aperture is complemented by ISOCELL Plus and Smart-ISO technologies. This allows you to take high-quality images with improved color and detail, even in low light conditions. Optical Stabilization (OIS) and Anti-shake function help cope with vibrations, hand shake and video recording on the move. Shooting in 4K and HDR is supported.

Blackview BV8900 received a capacious 10,000 mAh solid-state battery that will provide functionality in the field for several days. It copes better with critical temperatures without losing efficiency in temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius. Moreover, accelerated reverse charging will allow you to “revive” other gadgets - smart watches, TWS headphones, flashlights. However, such benefits come at the cost of excessive bulk and weight (398 g). The smartphone is equipped with a powerful 33 W AC adapter, which can quickly replenish energy if necessary - up to 50% in 71 minutes. An intelligent protection system controls the process, ensuring complete safety.

The military grade UleFone Armor 17 Pro smartphone easily copes with harsh field tests, hiking, extreme walks that are accompanied by dirt, dust, humidity, immersion in water, shock, vibration and temperature changes. It implements all modern protection standards - IP68 / IP69K and MIL-STD-810G. The display, which has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and reliable Gorilla Glass 5, deserves special attention.

The triple main camera module will allow you to shoot and video in high quality day and night. The main lens from Samsung at 108 MP uses combined (9 in 1) superpixels, as well as ISOCELL Plus and Smart-ISO technologies. The user does not need to think about the settings; the system itself will select the optimal parameters for photo and video shooting. Two IR sensors work in tandem with an additional lens to provide night vision functionality. You can collect information about objects and track their movement in complete darkness, without revealing your location.

Regardless of the application, UleFone Armor 17 Pro allows you to successfully combine work and entertainment thanks to the Helio G99 processor. This is certainly not top, but for a secure smartphone in the mid-price category it is a very worthy solution. 8 GB of RAM can be expanded using virtualization up to 13 GB to improve performance for complex tasks.

The manufacturer has found the optimal balance between autonomy and compactness, so the gadget weighs only 290 g with a battery capacity of 5380 mAh. This is enough to communicate for 29 hours. The indicator is not the highest, but is fully compensated by the standard 66 W adapter, which charges the battery to 90% in 30 minutes. Wireless replenishment of energy and reverse charging of compatible gadgets are also supported.

The Doogee S98 Pro smartphone is designed taking into account all the features and difficulties of use in the military, construction, tourism and entertainment sectors. It is created on the basis of an aluminum frame and is fully protected from the negative effects of water, sand, critical temperatures, dirt, and falls (IP68 / IP69K and MIL-STD-810H specifications). The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass and is resistant to accidental impacts. The side customizable key can perform 3 different actions that will help in an emergency - flashlight, SOS signal, call a specific contact, compass and others.

The triple camera will make it much easier to perform specific tasks. The 48 MP main module can interact with thermal imaging to accurately convey the structure and boundaries of objects. The manufacturer uses a professional thermal sensor InfiRay, which operates in the temperature range from -15 to +550 degrees Celsius with almost zero error. An additional lens with two IR sensors is capable of recording clear video in complete darkness. The Doogee S98 Pro smartphone allows you to detect people and animals in rooms, places of heat loss and potentially dangerous heating in partitions, determine the heating level of parts in electronics, and much more. Filming in 4K quality is also supported.

The device’s battery is not the largest (6000 mAh), given the specific application, but the manufacturer offers 33 W fast charging, which will fully replenish energy in less than 2 hours. This can be done wirelessly without unnecessary wires using compatible power banks away from populated areas. This way you can get about 28 hours of autonomy in talk mode, as well as up to 18 days when idle. Doogee S98 Pro supports all existing navigation systems, as well as the aGPS satellite search acceleration mechanism.