Land Rover have launched a smartphone called the Explore phone. Developed with Bullitt Group, the Land Rover Explore mobile phone is a tough device inspired by the Discovery SUV. The phone will launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The three main features of the device are its design, its battery and its durability. The phone borrows design cues from the Land Rover Discovery and runs on a powerful 4,000mAh battery.
The battery can reportedly last an entire day with the 5.5-inch screen on and GPS navigation activated. The device also comes with an add-on Adventure pack that doubles the battery life and boosts GPS and mapping.
Durability is one of the most important features of the device. It’s drop-tested to 1.8 meters (with a screen protector) it is also water proof – and this includes salt water too. Together with the sturdiness and water resistance, the device can also withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, thermal shock, vibration and adamantium (I’m kidding about the last one).
Land Rover Explore outdoor phone specifications
| Operating System | Android Nougat, with scheduled upgrade to Oreo |
| Memory | 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable via microSD |
| Processor | Deca-core 2.6GHz 64 bit MTK Helio X27 chipset with dual SIM functionality |
| Cameras | 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 4x digital zoom |
| Display | Bright five-inch FHD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protected, optimised for outdoor use |
| Battery | 4000mAh plus add-on battery pack |
| Durability | IP68 splash, water and dust resistance |
| Drop-proof | 1.8 metres with factory-fitted screen protector |
| Touchscreen | Touchscreen can be controlled with gloves on or with wet fingers |
Others features:
• 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
• 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
The Land Rover Explore will cost approx. Dh3,000 (€649/£599). The device is expected to arrive in the Middle East on 26 April 2018, starting with the UAE. It is currently available to order from 26 April 2018 on www.landroverexplore.com
