Best Rugged Mobile Phones

The Realme C71 is a strong entry level contender and is made for casual everyday use. While its camera and performance are in line with the price, it excels with a decent 90Hz display, excellent battery endurance and a sleek design. Realme is also promising two years of major OS updates. So ultimately, the Realme C71 is a smartphone worth recommending for casual calling and viewing videos.

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 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 Redmi Note 15 Pro shines as a stylish yet durable smartphone that can withstand submersion in water and accidental drops. It features a stunning display and long-lasting battery life. However, the outdated software, average cameras, and middle-of-the-road performance hold it back from being the segment's top contender. It would be a good pick if you prioritise durability, but for anyone else, there are better options out there.

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 Realme 14 Pro Plus is ideal for those who prioritise a standout design, top-tier display and a reliable battery. It offers a complete multimedia package at this price and can also capture stunning pictures with the main and telephoto cameras. However, if you’re primarily looking to game and enjoy a long and clean software support, this phone is not for you.

The Vivo T4 Pro is the perfect Android phone for someone who prioritises zoom and portrait shots. Backing the camera are an excellent display and good battery backup. However, the chipset is not the most powerful in the segment and the phone packs a lot of preinstalled apps. So overall, the Vivo T4 Pro is a solid recommend for people who want good cameras and battery life.

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.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a well-rounded phone which looks and feels premium, delivers excellent everyday performance, has a large, bright display, the cameras perform reliably across the board, and the battery easily lasts a full day. The software experience on Hello UI is decent, but the flavour of Android 16 is missing. It's a near perfect phone under Rs 30,000 that offers almost a flagship level experience.