Nokia has launched two industrial phones with a rugged design. The Nokia HHRA501x and Nokia IS540.1 are designed for industrial applications where ruggedness is required. Nokia is partnering with German company i.safe MOBILE Gmbh to deliver the two new phones.
The two new Nokia rugged phones are
classified as EX and they share the same technical platform. Both phones have
come out flying after a rigorous testing regimen. They have been approved as
meeting the connectivity requirements for industries like mining, oil, gas, and
chemicals. The Nokia HHRA501x and Nokia IS540.1 can be safely used in places
with explosion risks of different levels. They can be used on ATEX Zone 1 or
ATEX Zone 2. The phones also support the necessary frequency bands, having
gotten the needed certifications.
The Nokia IS540.1 comes with a 6-inch
screen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has a dual-core Qualcomm QCM6490
chip with performance metrics at par with the Snapdragon 778. The model comes
with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The camera setup of the Nokia
IS540.1 includes a 48MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5MP camera at the
front. The phone has a 4,400mAh removable battery although its expected
duration was not specified. The Nokia IS540.1 phone draws similarities with the
Nokia 800 Tough but with some improvements and a new logo.
The full optics of the two Nokia rugged
smartphones have not been released yet. Pricing and availability information of
the two rugged phones are also not known at this time.