# Rugged Automotive Brand Smartphones The Land Rover Explore R Phone Has an IP96 Rating and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-explore-r-phone References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/cell-mobile-phones/land-rover-explore-r-phone/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [landroverexplore](https://landroverexplore.co.uk/land-rover-explorer/) The [Land Rover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galpin) Explore R Phone is the latest smartphone from the automotive brand that's positioned as a [durable, robust option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-terra-m) for consumers who are looking for a way to enjoy enhanced productivity. The device is characterized by its IP68 rating when it comes to resisting dust and water, while also offering a MIL SPEC 810H certified profile for both temperature and water resistance. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, a 3,100mAh batter, a fingerprint scanner and facial recognition technology to make it well-suited for the needs of prosumers or adventurers alike. Priced at $525, the Land Rover Explore R Phone runs Android 9 and also features [offline topographical maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulefone-armor-28-ultra) built-in to support explorers looking to safely get off the beaten path. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rugged Automotive Brand Smartphones:** Land Rover Explore R Phone offers durability and robustness for enhanced productivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop rugged smartphones tailored for specific industries such as outdoor adventure and construction. - **Automotive:** Potential to incorporate rugged smartphone technology into car interiors for seamless connectivity and durability on and off the road. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Opportunity to create smartphone accessories and specialized apps for outdoor enthusiasts to enhance their experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Durable Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-durable-smartphone.md) - [Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-xr21.md) - [Durable Outdoor Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f107-pro.md) - [Rugged Android Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s100.md) - [Stylish Waterproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d.md) - [Compact Durable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-n6000.md) - [Premium Rugged 5G Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp210.md) - [Rugged Lifeproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md)