Do you want to know more about the BCom Rough Pro EX-SM14A? We have already selected all the specifications for you and listed below.
The BCom Rough Pro EX-SM14A was launched in July 2014. The smartphone comes with a 4,5 inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
Processor
This BCom is powered by a MediaTek MT6589T chip with a 1,5 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 1024 MB RAM. Robust phones are often a lot thicker than regular smartphones, including this device with a thickness of 18 millimeters. This phone weighs 209 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 Rough Pro EX-SM14A has a 8 megapixel camera, You can also use the 2 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
ATEX zone 1/21
The Rough Pro EX-SM14A is an ATEX zone 1/21 certified smartphone. ATEX certified telephones are mandatory in places where there is a risk of explosion. They do not produce heat, sparks or fire and are therefore explosion-proof. Zone 1/21 is an area where the risk of a gas or dust explosion is often or sometimes present (<1000 hours and> 100 hours per year). The Rough Pro EX-SM14A can be used safely in zones 1 and 21.
Pros
- 8 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
- ATEX Zone 1/21 certified: suitable for use in certain areas with gas and dust explosion hazard
- Dual SIM
Negatives
- With a 1900 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between
- A bit heavy to use for a long time
- Too little RAM for an Android system
- A little too thick with 18 millimeters
Call & data functions
The BCom Rough Pro EX-SM14A supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use mobile internet via HSDPA (slightly faster than 3G). The speed of HSDPA is perfect for using the internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from the normal WiFi at home. 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 BCom Rough Pro EX-SM14A has 1024 MB of RAM (1 GB) . Expandable memory: microSD up to 32GB. 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.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the large 4,5 inch touchscreen.The BCom Rough Pro EX-SM14A can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 326 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read at a distance of 30 cm. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.
Operating system
Android 4.4 KitKat, announced at the end of September 2013. You should really see this version as a minor update of the previous version and contain some improvements here and there.
Especially Google Now has a more prominent role on the device. This gives you the option to quickly look up the route if you have an appointment in the agenda. Or display the times when you are at the station. In addition, SMS and MMS are housed in Hangouts. 