The RugGear RG160 received 3.5 out of 5 based on 1 review.
Processor
This RugGear is powered by a MediaTek MT6572M chip with a 1 GHz Dual-Core processor. This chipset has a dual-core processor with 512 MB RAM.
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 RG160 has a 2 megapixel camera, Furthermore, this phone has keys for easy texting. It is often at the expense of the screen size.
Pros
- 2 megapixel camera
- dual-core processor
- HSPA+ support for fast internet
- Tough phone
- IP68 certification
- Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely
- Dual SIM
- Battery can last longer than with devices with high resolution screens
Negatives
- Too little RAM for an Android system
- There is 4 GB storage capacity available. For some users that is not enough to store many apps
- The resolution is not that high
Call & data functions
The RugGear RG160 supports frequencies from international networks With the RG160 you can use the internet via UMTS (3G).
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 RG160 has 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 32 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 4 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 2,4 inch touchscreen.This screen has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. This Medium high density screen has a sharpness of 166 pixels per inch, which makes it less suitable 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. 
