We’ve seen our fair share of ruggedized smartphones at TechRadar Pro. However, none of them come even close to a top-of-the-range model in terms of features (although some, like the DeWalt MD501, did have the premium price tag).
But the Nomu S30 is different, and the first of what promises to be a new generation of rugged mobile handsets that aspire to be high-end efforts akin to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active.
Available in silver or black, the S30 costs around £215 (about $265, AU$365) – sometimes a little less during flash sales – direct from Gearbest, the online Chinese retailer that provided us with the review sample.
(These costs are exclusive of any taxes that may be levied by HMRC or the courier companies on behalf of the vendor. Want to buy tech from online Chinese retailers? Read this first.)
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