Best Rugged Mobile Phones

The Oppo Find X9 nails all the essentials and is sleek, durable as well as powerful without feeling bulky. The Dimensity 9500 delivers smooth day-to-day performance and gaming, while the compact display is bright and punchy. The triple 50 MP cameras are the cherry on top and capture some incredible shots. Meanwhile, the massive battery easily lasts a full day. Add ColorOS 16 to that with long-term software support and you've got a near-perfect compact flagship that suffers from certain drawbacks.

The Oppo Find X9 Pro is almost the best flagship experience you could ask for. It has a stunning design, a fancy but robust build quality, an array of excellent cameras, strong performance and long-lasting battery life that blows the competition out of the park. The software experience is also very strong, and so are the baked in AI features. Besides some minor issues, it is an excellent device that is well worth the purchase.

The Moto G57 Power delivers excellent battery endurance, a set of capable cameras, a clean software and good performance all at a really affordable price. However, it compromises significantly on the media experience, with a dated LCD panel and average speakers. While the single-year update policy is limited, the phone is still an ideal choice for budget users, and it's easily one of the best sub-Rs 15,000 phones.

The iQOO Neo 10 packs a serious punch, offering a stunning AMOLED display, powerful performance, and an excellent battery life in the mid-range segment. The cameras are dependable and the design feels premium, but Funtouch OS is the only thorn in its side. Still, at the end of the day, this is a performance-first device that nails gaming, multimedia experience and battery endurance.

The Realme Narzo 80 Pro is a good package for those who want to experience a clean design and 90 FPS gaming in BGMI. It has a good all-day battery backup with fast charging and bypass charging. However, the display quality and cameras are not the best for the price. The phone offers a dependable processor but it’s prone to heating, especially during gaming.

The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G is an entry-level phone that feels solid for everyday use. However, it is not a perfect phone. The excellent battery life makes sure you stay connected all day, but the subpar camera and display are optimized for casual use. No 5G connectivity is a letdown. But at this competitive pricing, Realme is offering an accessible phone for basic use.

The Moto G86 Power is an ideal phone for most casual users. It packs a great display, capable processor, big battery, and useful set of cameras. On the downside though, the charging solution is quite slow and it comes with only a year of updates. It’s a value for money buy for the segment, if you can look beyond these limitations

If you’re looking for a phone solely for media consumption, iQOO Z10R is the ideal choice. The phone gets a premium display with stereo speakers that get plenty loud. It also has a dependable chipset to power you through most day-to-day tasks. Beyond that, the compromises kick in, as the phone lacks a versatile camera and has subpar battery and OS support. If that matters to you, look at other options.

The Realme P4x combines one of the best processors in the segment with a ginormous battery, all in a pretty sleek form factor. It excels at gaming and is capable of lasting two days on a charge. However, the camera performance is average and charging it back up takes a lot of time. If you prioritise speed and stamina over others, it's one of the best value phones you can get right now.