Samsung recently released its new smartphone, a mid-range gadget tagged as the Rugby Smart. The new phone is quite affordable plus it is waterproof, dust proof, shockproof, and handles inclement temperatures quite well. It also has a nice 3.7 inch Super AMOLED screen and a 5MP camera.

Hardware

There is justice if you will compare this to the top tier smartphones of the brand like the Galaxy S II. The Rugby Smart has a single core processor but the phone is built to be tough. It can survive being submerged in a meter deep water for half an hour, it is dust proof, resistant to temperatures, and shock proof. Yes, it is built for the Navy Seals or at least it is quite shatter and battle ready. This means it is perfect for the beach, any outdoor activity, or maybe for a kid who loves to go to the play ground.

In front you have a 1.3 MP camera which will come pretty useful when you video chat while on the opposite side is the more powerful 5MP that can also shoot HD video on 720p.

Software

The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with the TouchWiz on the surface. It is not the latest so you can upgrade the system to take the Ice Cream Sandwich later on. Comparing it to the other Android devices on the market, it is quite slick and makes sense. The interface is very user friendly and this is actually the same as the one on the Galaxy S II.

Aside from the usual apps for storage, messaging, and social media you will see, you might get some bloatware depending on the provider of the service. You also have access to the Android Market so you can grab the things that can make it more fun.

Conclusion

The phone functions really nice but if you can get the Galaxy S II for the same tag price, then it might be wiser to get the higher end phone. The only reason you will pick the Rugby Smart is because of its hardcore built which can resist the elements and forces.