# Thermal Imaging Smartphones The Ulefone Armor 9 Outdoor Rugged Smartphone is Pro-Grade By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-rugged-smartphone References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/ulefone-armor-9/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ulefone/thermal-imaging-outdoor-rugged-smartphone-ulefone-armor-9-0/) The Ulefone Armor 9 outdoor rugged smartphone is a pro-grade technology solution for consumers who are looking to take more control over the user experience and integrate their device into more of their professional routine. The smartphone is equipped with a [FLIR thermal imaging camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flir-ixx) in order to accommodate users who are in the field for professional purposes. This is further supported by an octa-core Helio P90 processor along with 8GB of RAM, a 6.3-inch FHD+ Waterdrop screen and more. The Ulefone Armor 9 outdoor rugged smartphone has a [waterproof and dustproof design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d) that hides a 6,600mAhb battery pack within. This will enable the Android 10-powered smartphone to deliver up to two fully days of use before requiring a recharge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thermal Imaging Smartphones:** The integration of thermal imaging capabilities in smartphones presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries such as construction, building inspection, and emergency services. - **Outdoor Rugged Smartphones:** The demand for outdoor rugged smartphones provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries such as adventure tourism, military & defense, and oil & gas exploration. - **Enhanced Battery Life:** The development of smartphones with extended battery life creates disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as transportation, logistics, and field research. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The integration of thermal imaging capabilities in smartphones can revolutionize the way construction companies detect heat loss, identify insulation issues, and assess the performance of building materials. - **Building Inspection:** Thermal imaging smartphones have the potential to streamline building inspections by providing inspectors with a portable, efficient, and cost-effective tool for identifying hidden defects and energy inefficiencies. - **Emergency Services:** Thermal imaging smartphones can greatly enhance the capabilities of emergency services by enabling firefighters, search and rescue teams, and law enforcement to detect heat signatures, locate survivors, and identify potential hazards in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Field Performance Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulefone-armor-28-ultra.md) - [Thermal Monocular-Designed Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-monoculardesigned-smartphone.md) - [Thermographic Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glory-g1s.md) - [Rugged Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulefone-armor-30-pro.md) - [Rugged Thermal Imaging Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl9000-pro.md) - [Rugged Flagship Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulefone-armor-x31-pro.md) - [Durable Outdoor Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f107-pro.md) - [Night Vision Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f113.md) - [Hyper-Durable Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-durable-smartphone.md)