# Mammoth Survival Smartphones The G-Shock Phone is Built a Variety of Devastating Damage By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-phone References: [droid-life](http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/23/official-g-shock-phone-runs-android-and-can-survive-a-10-foot-drop/) & [g-shockzone](http://www.g-shockzone.com/content.php?275-G-Shock-smartphone-previews-as-CES-2012) If you thought [Casio's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-rangeman-gprh1000) G'zOne was beastly, meet the G-Shock Phone, a mammoth of a smartphone built to withstand just about any punishment. The design of the G-Shock Phone is essentially a stretched out version of the [G-Shock watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-models) with the same bulky look and the four cornered buttons. Given its gigantic design, it's likely that this was designed for use in the wilderness, which is perfect for [survival situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8849-tank-3-pro), so how tough is this bad boy? It can withstand a 10 foot drop, pressure resistant to 1.0 bar and it can be submerged underwater for up to 10 meters. The phone does run on Android software, so it does have all the perks of a smartphone. The G-Shock Phone wouldn't be the ideal phone to have on a night out. But if you are going out in the wilderness, this is the phone to bring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rugged Smartphones:** Opportunity to develop smartphones designed to withstand extreme conditions and punishment. - **Survival Technology:** Opportunity to create innovative devices and tools for survival situations in the wilderness. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity to produce durable and resilient products for outdoor enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** Opportunity for electronic companies to create rugged smartphones with advanced features. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Opportunity for companies in the emergency preparedness industry to develop survival technology for extreme conditions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to design and manufacture durable and functional products for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Yellow Outdoor Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-rangeman-gprh1000.md) - [Entry-Level Tactical Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s35.md) - [Rugged Android Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s100.md) - [Rugged Mechanically Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-gs3-ultra.md) - [Rugged Lifeproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3.md) - [Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-1.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md) - [Pro-Grade GPS Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-rangeman-gprh1000.md) - [Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-xr21.md)