Ruggex Rhino Core 4G LTE Rugged Smartphone IP68 Tough & Durable













































- Stock: In Stock
- Model: Ruggex-Rhino-Core
- Shipping Weight: 0.80kg
- Dimensions: 153.00mm x 74.00mm x 16.00mm
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The Brand New Rhino Core from Ruggex is a 4G Rugged Smartphone made for professionals who demand only the best. Ruggex is a trusted name in rugged tough technology. The Rhino Core is a IP68 rated, tough, waterproof, dustproof and shockproof phone with dual sim support and amazing battery life. This durable tough phone is a heavy duty phone that can take some knocks and drops in its stride!* The Rhino range has been specifically designed with a strong reinforced chassis and durable rubberised exterior with the signature 'Rhino Armour' metal sides which give it that extra bit of toughness. Unlike other tough phones, this packs great tough build quality, cutting edge features and amazing price point.

Watch our video demonstration of this rugged android dual sim, waterproof phone. View this video here or simply click the 'videos' tab at the top to see this video. New to Android? no problem, we have a video on the video's tab to introduce you to the world of Android. We've also got a great video explaining how the dual sim functionality works.

Android 8.1 Oreo
This 4G rugged dual sim phone has Android 8.1, a modern O/S from Google.

2GB DDR Ram
The tough phone dual sim waterproof android smart phone has 2GB of fast DDR2 Ram. Meaning more apps open at once and better Multi-Tasking
16GB Internal Memory
This rugged smartphone android dual sim has 16GB of internal memory which is upgradable to 128GB!
Rugged Tough Dual Sim IP68
The Ruggex Rhino Core rugged dual sim smartphone is a tough and durable rugged smartphone. Drop tested from up to 1.5m on flat concrete!
With the signature 'Rhino Armour' it is also resistant to pressure up to 50kg!
This amazing rugged smartphone is also Dust and Ingress resistant.
IP68 Rated Water Proof + Dust Proof
Not only is the Rhino Core Ruggex rugged smartphone hardwearing, tough and well built but it is also waterproof, dust proof and shockproof.
It is water resistant to 1m metre for up to half an hour.
The Ruggex Rhino rugged tough dual sim smartphone is perfect for active people.
Great Battery Life
The most common problem for smartphone users is the battery life.
The Rhino Core comes with a huge 3750 mAh battery. To help you put that in perspective the average Smart Phone battery is around 1500mAh.
In our tests we found that we could have up to 14 days standby! You'll never have to worry about having enough battery to get the job done or go on that long adventure.
The Rhino Core will be your reliable and trusty friend.
Stunning 5.0" HD Screen + Rhino Glass
This 4G waterproof dual sim rugged smart phone has a stunning sunlight readable 5.0" IPS LCD display allowing clear text and websites and colours to stay bright and vivid in almost any angle.
The toughened Rhino glass is also thicker and offers better scratch resistance.
8.0 Mega Pixel Dual Camera
Take stunning photos! The rugged android phone has a respectable 8.0 million pixel dual rear camera which will help you take decent pictures.
What's more you'll also have a 5.0MP front camera for those all important selfies!
QuadCore 64 Bit CPU with Dedicated GPU
Our tough 4G dual sim rugged phone is powered by a fast QuadCore CPU built on the formidable ARM Cortex partnered with a dedicated Multi-core Graphics CPU.
This combination will make all your apps and games, smoother, faster, better. Enjoy your dual sim waterproof rugged phone.
Super Strong and Tough
The Rhino Quest has a reinforced internal chassis and a hard polycarbonate outer shell. This ensures that any knocks or drops are mitigated for damage as much as possible.
The signature Rhino Armour metal sides can also be found on the sides which give the Rhino extra rigidity and strength.
There is also a rubberised texture to the back which not only helps to absorb impacts but also provides a non slip grip.
The top and bottom corners where it is most likely to fall have a substantial amount of heavy duty rubber.
Hand Assembled
Each Ruggex device is hand assembled to ensure best workmanship and quality of each and every component. The Core has been built for the toughest of environments.

A Very Loud Speaker!
Ruggex understand that work environments can be a little noisy. This can lead to missed calls due to weak speakers on standard phones. The Rhino Core and unsuaully large loudspeaker for ringtone and calls. Hear the ringtone and be able to hear them louc and clear.

Fast Finger Print Reader Security
Experience the next generation in mobile security. Each Rugged Smartphone is equipped with an fingerprint encryption module that secures your phone and data behind your unique fingerprint. Unlock your phone faster than a pin or pattern, just touch the reader for a rapid unlock.

Fast Accurate GPS
Don't get lost on the way to your job. The Rhino has a dedicated GPS chipset which is fast and accurate. There are many free and paid for GPS navigation apps available on Android. Never get lost again.

Fast 4G internet on the Go
The 4G Dual Sim tough Smart Phone will enable you to surf the internet at speeds of up to 150 mbps! With 4G LTE this phone truly leaves the rugged phone competition miles behind.

Google PlayStore
Our 4G tough phone comes preinstalled with the Google Playstore so you'll be able to install new app, games, movies, books etc... directly from your phone. The playstore is the number one appstore in the world and has over 3.5 million apps! So you'll be sure to find what you need.

No Bloatware or Malware
Unfortunately some phones come preloaded with useless apps that you cannot remove. Worse still some foreign phones contain malware that severely affect your privacy. Ruggex rugged smartphones do not contain any bloatware or malware as verified by us using AVG and Avast.

Dual Sim Card Slots and Micro SD Memory
Our Rugged smartphone comes with dual sim capability. This would essentially be like carrying 2 phones with 2 separate numbers at the same time. This tough phone can accept 2 sim cards! The strong phone supports either 1 nano sim and 1 micro sim or 1 micro sim and a memory card. Only 1 sim will operate on 4G, the other will operate at 2G/GSM. Don't need 2 sims, don't worry you can still use the phone with 1 sim in it.

Fully works with all UK Sims
The rugged 4G smartphone android waterproof dual sim phone is fully unlocked and Sim-Free and will work with any UK sim card such as the ones above. If you are using internationally you'll also be able to use it in 99% of the countries worldwide thanks to it being a Quadband GSM phone.
Fast Rapid Charging
This rugged tough smartphone is compatible with the latest Rapid Charge technology from Ruggex. With the optional Rapid Charger you can charge your rugged phone up to 3 times faster than using a normal 1A charger.
To take full advantage of this technology you'll need the Rapid Charger and compatible USB Charger Cable.

Support British Innovation
RUGGEX is a British brand who aim to produce innovative rugged devices at amazing affordable prices without compromising on quality and support. You can expect great support & aftercare with support and warranty in the UK. RUGGEX is an exciting new UK Brand that you can trust!
Used by Professionals
Natural disasters can strike anytime, anywhere in the world, often without warning. That is why the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR), is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. UK ISAR required a durable all weather tough rugged phone and they now use and trust Ruggex phones to this end. The Rhino is also suited to Farmers, agriculture, builders, electricians, plumbers and tradesmen.


100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Here at MantisTech we want you to be completely happy with your purchase. If for ANY reason you want to return, simply let us know within 14 days and send back to us in new condition for a full refund (minus P+P).
Free DELIVERY within the UK, Buy yours Now!
This is simply one of our BEST 4G rugged smartphones dual sim with entry level specs, tough IP68 rating, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and android 8.1 Oreo from Google at a great unbeatable price.
With our 14 day no quibble return policy and FREE delivery there really is nothing to lose, we can GUARANTEE you will be delighted with this, order yours NOW!
*Damage as a result of an accidental drops or
willful misuse is not covered by warranty
Display | |
Screen Size | 5.0" Inch |
Resolution | 260k Colours 960x480px |
Description | 5.0" inch IPS Capacitive Touchscreen + Rhino Glass |
Memory | |
On-board Memory | 16GB |
RAM | 2GB DDR3 |
Expandable Memory | Supports Micro SD / TF card up to 128GB in size (not included) |
Camera | |
Main Camera | 8.0MP Camera with LED Flash and Auto Focus |
Front Camera | 5.0MP |
Processor | |
Clockspeed | 1.3Ghz |
No. of Cores | 64 Bit 4 Octa Core |
Description | Quad Core 1.3Ghz ARM CORTEX 64 Bit |
GPU | PowerVR GE8100 |
Connectivity | |
Wi-Fi | Wifi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | v4.0 Supports Data Transfer and A2DP |
USB | High Speed v2.0. USB Data transfer and charging supported |
Internet | GPRS and WAP Android Browser Included |
SMS and MMS | SMS Text and MMS Multimedia Messaging Supported |
Tethering | USB and WIFI Portable Hotspot |
GPS | Hardware GPS and A-GPS Present |
Sensors | Light, Linear Acceleration, Orientation, Magnetometer, Proximity and Rotation |
Multimedia | |
Audio Files Supported | Support MP3, WAV, WMA, MIDI and etc |
Video Files Supported | AVI,RM/ RMVB,FLV,MPG4 - 1,MPEG – 2, MKV WMV (1080p) Please note some video formats may need additional software downloaded from Google Play |
Image Files Supported | Support JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF Format |
Ringtones | 64 Polyphonic Ring tones ; Ring tone format: MP3, MP4 |
FM Radio | Yes with wired headset |
Speaker | Onboard Loudspeaker 80-100 dB |
Miscellaneous | |
App Store | UK English Google Play |
Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and others |
Dimensions | 153 x 74 x 16mm |
Net Weight | 235Grams |
Included Apps | Play Store, E-mail, Gmail, Calculator, File Manager, Clock, Calendar, Gallery, Google Maps, Video Player, Music, Sound Recorder, FM Radio, etc. |
Battery | |
Capacity | 3750 mAh Li-Ion |
Stand-by | Up To 250 Hours Approx |
Talk Time | Up To 8-14 Hours Approx |
General | |
Sim Slot 1 | Nano Sim GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz or Micro SD Card up to 128GB |
Sim Slot 2 | Micro Sim 4G FDD-LTE:B1,B3,B7,B20; GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 3G 2100Mhz |
Sim Lock | Unlocked | Dual Sim Standby |
Network | 2G GSM | 3G WCDMA | 4G LTE |
Colour | Black |
Operating System | Google Android 8.1 Oreo |
Extra Features | IP-68 | Water Proof | Dust Proof | Shock Proof | Fingerprint Reader | NFC |
Condition | Brand New |
Phone Type | Rugged Smart Phone |
What's in the Box | |
Product | Android Rugged Dual Sim Smart Phone |
Batteries | N/A Non Removable |
Charger | Micro USB Charger Transfer Cable |
Manual | Quick Start English Manual |
Headphones | Stereo Wired Headphones |