Construction phone: The toughest phones on the market!
Waterproof, dustproof and unbreakable, these are the models you can use without fear, no matter what the conditions.
To help you make your choice, here is my selection of the best construction phones!
What is the best construction phone in 2022?
Blackview BV4900 Pro – My favourite and excellent value for money
Caterpillar S52 – One of the slimmest phones on the market with IP68 and MIL SPEC 810G certifications
IIIF150 – Another good value for money
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4S – Tougher version than a regular Galaxy
Hammer H4 – Simple, perfect if you just need to make a call
Blackview BV4900 Pro
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
blackview bv4900 pro construction phone though as nails! The Blackview BV4900 Pro has been specifically designed to be perfectly resistant to shocks (falls up to 1.50 m), water (waterproof for 30 minutes up to 1.50 m deep), dust as well as high and low temperatures (from -20 ° to 60 °). It can therefore be used in all situations. However, these are not the only strong points of this construction phone, which is equipped with an ultra-durable battery of 5580 mAh and all the features of modern smartphones. It has a 13 MP camera, a front camera that doubles as a facial recognition unlocker and thanks to NFC technology, it can also be used for contactless payment. Running on Android, it is made for all outdoor activities and professions, for construction workers as well as for adventurers.
My opinion: Probably the best value for money you can find! This Blackview BV4900 Pro may look a bit old-school and once in hand, it’s still quite heavy, but if what you’re looking for is to have an unbreakable phone, then you clearly won’t be disappointed. It has all the most useful certifications and it will really be able to accompany you everywhere. For all the people who work in the building industry, it is my favourite, and I must admit that I like the fact that its shell can be chosen in different colours. It also has all the necessary technologies so that you can use it even outside of work, and all this for a price that does not exceed 150€. At the top!
rating 4.5 out of 5
Caterpillar S52
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
caterpillar s52 construction phone that is as solid as it is refined! With its Caterpillar S52, the brand offers the thinnest robust model on the market (only 9.69 mm thick) to combine utility with practicality. Able to be easily slipped into a pocket, it does not need a shell in any way since it resists perfectly repeated falls from 1.50 m high (including on concrete) and can also be immersed up to 1.50 m for 35 minutes. It is not afraid of vibrations or temperature differences (from -30° to 65°). Even its Gorilla Glass screen is protected from cracks! Its powerful battery offers an autonomy that can reach 29 hours and it is obviously equipped with 2 cameras, the one at the back with a 12 MP sensor while the one placed at the front is 8 MP.
My opinion: If there is a field in which Caterpillar is not necessarily expected, it is one of the smartphones, but as it is in fact only a construction cell phone, it makes sense. Moreover, I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this S52 which is of excellent quality. While at first glance, you don’t have the impression of having to deal with a very solid model, you just have to drop it to see that it is indeed solid. And that’s without mentioning the various capacities that make it extremely practical, for construction work and not only. In addition to being thin, it is also very light (only 210 g) and if you want a model that does not disturb your habits too much, this is the one I would recommend.
IIIF150
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
iiif150 construction phone simply unbreakable! The IIIF150 construction phone can be used in all conditions, even the most extreme. It is indeed equipped with the best certifications (IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G) and it is waterproof up to 1.50 m (for 30 minutes), fully protected against high-pressure sprays and perfectly resistant to low temperatures, hot and drops. Anchored in the modern era, it also offers an experience worthy of classic smartphones since its touch screen is of considerable size (5.86 inches), it is equipped with facial and fingerprint recognition and is equipped with NFC technology for contactless payment. But it is especially its battery that impresses: hyper-powerful, it can last up to 900 hours on standby! (And still 34 hours incall and 145 hours in music).
My opinion: You were not entirely convinced by the Blackview I presented to you before? In that case, this IIIF150 is a good alternative. It’s about the same price, but it’s also very good value for money. You don’t have to give up anything: you can drop it, expose it to dust or even immerse it in water and it will continue to work perfectly as if nothing had happened. It also has a certain interest thanks to its powerful battery with excellent autonomy. Aesthetically, the brand could clearly have done something more elegant, but since that’s not what’s most important, we’ll say that it doesn’t really matter. It remains a very good choice, especially at this price and with all the technologies it embeds!
rating 4 out of 5
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4S
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
Samsung galaxy xcover 4s construction phone thought of for off-road jobs! The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4S stands out from the rest of the brand’s cell phones with its incredibly strong and durable design. Thanks to its reinforced shell, it can fall on concrete without breaking, it can work underwater for 30 minutes and it is absolutely not afraid of dust, sand or even dirt. The sensitivity of its large 5-inch screen has also been increased so that the touch remains accessible even when wearing gloves, making it ideal for use on construction sites. Finally, it is equipped with a long-lasting 2800 mAh battery, NFC technology, a 16 MP camera with LED flash and autofocus to get sharp pictures (even in the dark) and a dual SIM system with a MicroSD slot to expand storage capacity.
My take: This XCover 4S is not the Galaxy that Samsung puts forward when presenting its new cell phones and yet it has many advantages, especially in combining solidity, durability and performance. If you work in construction, for example, it makes the transition from a traditional smartphone easy, offering fearless use even in the worst conditions, while remaining accustomed to the menus, etc. The grip is good, so is the memory and the phone itself is very fluid. So it is quite successful, even if I find that at this price, it still lacks a little competitiveness. But if you prefer to trust a well-known brand, you should be happy with it!
Hammer H4
Editor’s Note: 3.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
hammer h4 construction phone is simple and solid! Thanks to its case reinforced by metal sides, the Hammer H4 is easily classified as an unbreakable cell phone. Perfectly waterproof, splashproof, dustproof and able to withstand drops from 1.50 m, it also returns to the keypad to remain practical in all circumstances. No need to remove gloves or struggle with touch, it’s made to go straight to the point. The nicely sized screen also provides a clear display to easily read incoming texts. Thanks to its durable 2000 mAh battery, it is not necessary to recharge it every day since its autonomy reaches 24 days in standby and 20 hours in communication.
My opinion: This Hammer H4 is the old-fashioned construction phone, without the headaches! If you keep your personal smartphone for your private life and you just need to make a phone call at work, then this model is perfect. It is very solid, the fact that it is not touch-sensitive is very practical and although it has keys, it is perfectly waterproof and does not fear dust. It is clearly not the most powerful nor the most technological, far from it: for example, it is well equipped with a camera, but it is limited to 2 MP… However, it does its job well, it is simple, easy to use and it is not expensive at all. If it seems sufficient to your eyes, it has good arguments to convince you!
