Land Rover Releases A Rugged Phone For The Outdoors

Land Rover Releases A Rugged Phone For The Outdoors

Land Rover has announced a rugged phone for the outdoors called the Land Rover Explore which can survive underwater and can cope with extreme temperatures, thermal shock and vibration exposure. It features a 5" screen which can be controlled even when wet and with gloved hands and it is fitted with a screen protector and protective case than can survive underwater to 1.8 metres (including salt water).

This phone is capable of operating and navigating in extreme conditions for two full days with the screen on constantly. There is an optional Adventure Pack that will double the battery life of the internal 4000m Ah battery.

This is the smartphone we’d all like to own – a perfect combination of design and functionality that embodies the Land Rover DNA and enables customers to be outdoors for longer, with the confidence to go further.
— Joe Sinclair - Director Of Branded Goods And Licensing, Jaguar Land Rover

Land Rover Explore outdoor phone features...

  • Huge battery (4000mAh) plus add-on battery pack
  • IP68 splash, water and dust resistance
  • Drop-proof to 1.8 metres with factory-fitted screen protector
  • Premium grade, detailed off-road topographical mapping options from ViewRanger with Augmented Reality Skyline feature
  • In-box premium off-road mapping voucher, giving a choice of country-wide or custom region topographical maps in many markets.
  • Customisable outdoor dashboard to access to the most important weather information, sensor data, and on-device tools for your activity: eg weather, wind, tides, compass, SOS light
  • Android Nougat OS, with scheduled upgrade to Oreo
  • 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable via microSD
  • Deca-core 2.6GHz 64 bit MTK Helio X27 chipset with dual SIM functionality
  • 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 4x digital zoom
  • Bright five-inch FHD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protected, optimised for outdoor use
  • Touchscreen can be controlled with gloves on or with wet fingers
  • Night red filter mode reduces screen glare, preserving natural vision in low light and at night
  • LTE Cat 6
  • Curated apps and content catalogue relevant to outdoor pursuits

Adventure Pack specification

  • 3600mAh additional battery
  • 25 x 25mm ceramic patch GPS antenna
  • TPU protective case
  • Stainless steel carabiner with canvas strap
  • IP68 and 1.8-metre drop tested

Bike Pack specification

  • Bike mount and case for both stem and handlebar
  • Tilt to adjust viewing angle or change device orientation

Battery Pack specification

  • Ultimate battery performance, additional 4,370 mAh of battery capacity
  • IP68 and 1.8-metre drop tested

The phone will retail for £599 which is approximately $1060 Canadian.