RugGear RG730

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The RugGear RG730 was launched in January 2015. The smartphone comes with a 5,3 inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.

Processor

This RugGear is powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chip with a 1,3 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 2048 MB RAM. Robust phones are often a lot thicker than regular smartphones, including this device with a thickness of 14 millimeters. This phone weighs 245 grams.

IP68

An IP68 rating means that a phone is dust tight and can be submerged in water for extended periods of time without damage. This rating is determined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which is an independent organization that sets standards for electrical and electronic technologies. The "6" in the IP68 rating indicates that the phone is completely dust tight, while the "8" indicates that it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters without any damage.

Camera

The RG730 has a 13 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 5 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

• 13 megapixel camera
• Quad core processor
• HSPA+ support for fast internet
• IP68 certification
• Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely
• MIL810G-certified: drop test consists in testing the resistance to shock of all the equipment surface: all faces, edges, and corners
• With a 3020 mAh battery you are not likely to run out of power
• Dual SIM

Negatives

• A bit heavy to use for a long time
• A little too thick with 14 millimeters

Call & data functions

The RugGear RG730 supports frequencies from international networks With the RG730 you can use the internet via UMTS (3G). You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Dual-sim

A dual-SIM phone is a type of mobile device that has the ability to use two separate SIM cards. This allows the phone to be connected to two different mobile networks at the same time, which can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, a dual-SIM phone can be used to have two different phone numbers on the same device, or to have a separate work and personal phone number. Dual-SIM phones can also be useful for people who travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards in different countries. Some dual-SIM phones have a physical slot for the second SIM card, while others use a virtual or eSIM.

Memory and connection options

The RugGear RG730 has 2048 MB of RAM (2 GB) and 16 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 64 GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 16 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the large 5,3 inch touchscreen.The RugGear RG730 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 277 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.

Operating system

Android 5.1 (Lollipop) is an update of the initial Lollipop version. This includes minor changes in performance and bug fixes.