The Samsung Rugby Smart (SGH-i847) was a ruggedized
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smartphone manufactured by
Samsung, for use on the
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network. The phone was
3.5G
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capable, but lacked
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support.
It was dust and vibration resistant, as well as waterproof to a depth of for 30 minutes, earning the phone an
ingress protection rating of IP67.
Reception
The Samsung Rugby Smart was rated 4 stars out of 5 by ''
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'' and selected as their Editors' Choice.
Phone Arena scored it 7½ out of 10.
CNET
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rated the smartphone 3½ stars out of 5.
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro
In October 2012, Samsung and
AT&T announced the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-i547), a successor to the Rugby Smart that includes similar durability and also ships with a scratch-resistant screen, something its previous model lacked. This rugged smartphone has passed military specification tests, like surviving blowing rain and sand, high humidity, and thermal shock.
It comes with the push-to-talk features, but has
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capability and a faster 1.5 GHz processor running
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
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See also
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Casio G'zOne Commando
The Casio G'zOne Commando is a smartphone which is ruggedized and runs the Android operating system. It is made by NEC Casio Mobile Communications, a joint venture of three Japanese electronics makers: NEC, Casio and Hitachi. It was first rele ...
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Comparison of smartphones
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Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung Rugby
Samsung Rugby is a series of ruggedized mobile phones manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications. The lineup consists of the following:
* Samsung Rugby (SGH-A836) also (SGH-A837) flip phones
* Samsung Rugby II (SGH-A847M), a rugged flip phone
* S ...
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Rugby Smart