Which secure push-button phone to buy?

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Hello! Recently, phone manufacturers have been releasing few push-button models with reliable protection. Such devices often lag too far behind the more familiar touchscreen devices, which receive much more attention.

In the reviews, users note interface flaws, poor quality cameras, battery problems and other shortcomings. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to find an ideal option, but we advise you to pay attention to the following models.

Nokia 800 Tough

• Display: 2.4 inches, 320 × 240 pixels.
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 205.
• Memory: 512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM.
• Camera: main - 2 Mp.
• Battery: 2 100 mAh.

The phone is protected from moisture, sand and dust according to IP68 standard. The front of the case is made of plastic and the back is made of metal. For convenience, there are rubber pads on the sides of the case. Nokia 800 Tough can be submerged at a depth of 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Withstands drops of up to 1.8 m onto hard surfaces and is capable of operating in temperatures ranging from –20 ° C to 55 ° C.

The device supports 4G LTE networks, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.1. The built-in memory can be expanded with a microSD card up to 32 GB. Through this phone in the access point mode, it will be possible to connect a laptop or tablet to the Internet.

For movement in the dark, there is a built-in flashlight with a brightness of 198 lumens. The battery lasts about 9 hours of talk time. The battery is charged via the microUSB port, there is a 3.5 mm mini-jack for audio output. The bottom mount is useful for carrying your phone on a strap.

Price: 9 990 rubles.

Lexand R3 Ground

• Display: 2.4 inches, 320 × 240 pixels.
• CPU: SPREADTRUM SC6531DA.
• Memory: 32 MB ROM.
• Camera: main - 0.3 Mp.
• Battery: 2,000 mAh.

A budget mobile phone with an IP68-protected housing made of metal and plastic. Resistant to dust and short-term immersion in water. Equipped with a headless FM receiver and a flashlight.

The memory can be expanded with a microSD card up to 16 GB. Lexand R3 supports two SIM cards for communication over 3G and EDGE networks. The phone is also capable of establishing a connection via Bluetooth 2.1; there is a 3.5 mm mini-jack for wired headphones. In talk time, the battery should last for 11 hours. The microUSB port is used for recharging.

Price: 2,490 rubles.

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Do you know good phones with rugged cases and keyboards? Suggest your options in the comments.