If your lifestyle often puts your phone in challenging situations like dropping it, exposing it to water, or you are just pissed to always lose service out in the countryside or up in the mountains, then stay with us because this time Digital Magnet grabbed one of the most rugged phones on the market to test it for you. This is CATB25.
This ultra-rugged phone is built to survive the most extreme conditions, and at the same time it doesn’t lack any of the essential features.
This tough handset is IP67 certified to be waterproof
On the outside CAT B25’s robust design makes it massive and bulky in the hand. Its chassis is covered in durable rubber to protect the handset from any damage if you drop it or keep the water from breaking in. The rubber cover also keeps dust and dirt away. This tough handset is IP67 certified to be waterproof. It can survive for up to 30 minutes 1 meter under the water surface and still continue to work just as well.
You will be able to easily make calls, write text messages and even access the Internet
This rugged buddy supports the standard GSM 2G connectivity. You will be able to easily make calls, write text messages and even access the Internet. It is actually not the fastest phone out there but it still does a great job providing you with service even where most phones fail to find service.
In front there is a 2-inch TFT QVGA display. It provides great brightness levels and contrast you will be able to see what’s on the display even if it’s sunny outside. The exact weight of the handset is 161 grams.
The ultra-rugged CATB25 is powered by a Li-Ion 1300mAh battery piece inside. As this is a simple phone made for the purpose of talking this battery provides enough charge for more than 9 hours of continuous conversation.
CATB25 is powered by a Li-Ion 1300mAh battery piece
In stand-by mode the phone can last for 13 days. CAT B25 will definitely be a good choice for people who are always on the go and don’t want to charge their phone every now and then.
As this phone is made to survive along with you in the most extreme weather conditions or say in the middle of nowhere, it is equipped with a couple of handy features which eventually always turn out to be very useful.
The handset offers a super bright flashlight which can guide you even through the darkest nights out
The handset offers a super bright flashlight which can guide you even through the darkest nights out. It is also equipped with a hand-free speakerphone to use when you are dealing with something else at the same time.
Although it is a quite simple phone in terms of features entertainment is also not neglected, there is an FM radio to cheer up your mountain hike. You will also be able to take pictures and video thanks to the 2MP rear-facing camera.
For establishing connections the interface offers a USB port, but you could also take advantage of the Bluetooth v2. The microSD card slot on board takes up to 8GB cards.