JCB has introduced a range of rugged smartphones for professionals

British company JCB has launched three new rugged Android smartphones designed for professionals in construction, logistics and other demanding work environments.

Flagship model: Toughphone P20

• Screen: 6.6″ Full HD+ at 120Hz
• Performance: MediaTek MT6877 chipset, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage (with microSD card support up to 1TB)
• Battery: 10,000 mAh with Power Bank function (up to 40 hours talk time, 50 days standby)
• Protection: IP69K and MIL-STD-810H standards, drop resistance from 1.8 meters

• Thermal imager with a range of -15°C to 550°C (256×192 resolution)
• Triple main camera (64 MP + 8 MP + 20 MP night vision)
• Front camera 20 MP

Price: £649/€ – which puts it on par with competitors like the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra (Android 15, similar protection, bigger battery).

Budget options: the M20 and E10

• Toughphone M20 (£449):
• Mid-tier, competes with Doogee S200 (5G, similar specs, but cheaper)
• Toughphone E10 (£249):
• Early entry-level, but the price tag is close to more interesting alternatives (e.g. 8849 Shark 3 with its gaming design and ruggedized body)

Competitive Issues

• Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is more reliable in terms of software and updates for enterprise customers.
• Oukitel WP200 Pro – offers similar protection and good features for a lower price.

The article JCB unveils a line of rugged smartphones for professionals was first published on ITZine.ru.