F150’s maiden rugged smartphone – B2021 is on sale for the price of $109.99. The device features innovative design, refined software and different colour options. There are several other powerful specifications that make B2021 stand against other rugged smartphones in the market. The below-listed video sheds some light on the prominent features of the F150 B2021 device, and even gives us reasons to buy the device.

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The global open sale is scheduled to go live on its official website or the users can grab the device from AliExpress and Banggood.

Tough rugged Design

It is always necessary to have some sort of connectivity as it brings security and a safe-feeling if we’re going on an outdoor adventure. The F150 B2021 is designed in accordance with insights from an experienced Trekker – John Walker. According to him, Nature is full of dangers and all we need is a tough smartphone which acts as a partner in tough times.

Pre-Built Voice Simulation

The smartphone houses exemplary software which keeps the device ready for certain situations. It packs another interesting feature of pre-built voice simulation. It comes with a dog bark, SOS alarm, engine sound to keep you safe. Moreover, it instils fear among the preparators or bad-elements present.

Waterproof and Dustproof

F150 B2021 smartphone uses new splendid technologies to achieve better ruggedness while providing full proof security from dust and water. Moreover, it has better and sturdy edges that protect the sides during a fall. Moreover, B2021 is IP68 and IP69K certified and is drop-proof from a height of 1.5m and water-resistant at 1.5m depth for 30 mins. It is even MIL-STD-810G certified.

Large Battery

The smartphone features a huge 8000 mAh battery to provide increased standby times. Better battery backup can provide a better sense of security if you’re staying in a remote area for a longer period of time. It follows the “NEO-Rugged” concept while creating a sense of security.

Red Dot Design Award for Exquisite Design

The smartphone houses a unique and spectacular design if we compare it with other rugged smartphones. It houses a lightweight design and is available in two colour options of Black and Desert yellow.

Considering the effectiveness and adamant design of the B2021 smartphone, the company is filing for the Red Dot Design Award. The device’s beautiful and useful design makes it a big contender to win the coveted award.

However, the device carries other not-so-easily-found features on rugged smartphones. it comes with NFC support, quad-rear camera and much more. The device is available in from AliExpress and Banggood.

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Rugged phones are a niche category on their own and recently a new brand F150 released its first rugged smartphone in the market called the F150 B2021. The phone is quite unique and special in its design and features.

Why do we say it’s special?

Because this phone not necessarily suited for everyone. Only those who really need its rugged features will ever consider getting one. The B2021 from the brand F150 is aimed at outdoor users and this is evident from its super-rugged design and also the super large battery on board. 

The version we’ve got is the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Sahara version. A simple glance at its design will reveal its ruggedness. At 315g weight, it is destined to be made for “tough people” who often work outdoors. A large part of this weight is due to its heavy protection. There are thick rubbers around the corners, while thick engineering plastic and metal protect the back cover and frame. The front display is protected by the Corning 5th generation Gorilla Glass. Every single port and hole on the phone is covered with a rubber stopper. So it is guaranteed to be not only drop-resistant but also IP68 certified and can last up to 30 minutes underwater at 1.5 m.

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The B2021 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the side. This also means that the back is clean. On the other side is a programmable functional button called the “F150 key”. You can use it to customize shortcuts, which is very convenient. The charging port is also Type-C and there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is a small slot for a tether at the charging port. The card slot can hold two nano sims or a nano sim and a TF expansion card. And surprisingly, it’s also equipped with NFC. So you could say it’s pretty well equipped in terms of connectivity and features.

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Let’s talk about its configuration now. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G25, which is not very powerful, but it’s definitely very power efficient. The B2021 is equipped with an 8000 mAh battery. Yes, you read that right, 8000 mAh is about the size of my power bank. With such a power-saving chip, it is possible to get nearly 18 hours of movie playback. Even if you don’t recharge your phone for 3 to 4 days I feel you’ll be fine. It is a pity that it only supports 18w charging. But the charger that comes inside the box is a 10W charger. We recommend that you get a charger that supports PD 18W charging when you get it.

Although the B2021 focuses on its rugged features, it still comes with four cameras. The cameras are designed to look like the headlights of an off-road vehicle. The flashing lights look like the auxiliary lights on the bumper of an off-road vehicle, which is quite interesting. The four cameras include a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a QVGA (low light sensor). Rugged phones have never been popular for their cameras. So if you ask me whether it can take good pictures, I’d have to say that it has a usable camera but don’t expect anything more.

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As an outdoor phone, it has a few selling points designed specifically for outdoor people. Press and hold the “F150 Key” button on the side to quickly switch between outdoor modes. The compass, noise detection, and other features appear on the display for easy viewing. The F150 B2021 has a ToolBag APP with 10 tools for outdoor measurements. One of my favorites is the Voice simulator. It can simulate the sound of an engine or a dog barking. In case of danger, you can use the Alarm or SOS for help.

Clearly, it’s a phone meant for people who often work or live outdoors. The F150 B2021 is available on AliExpress and Banggood for $169. Though not without drawbacks, the new F150 model is affordable and comes with pretty solid rugged features which makes it a really good option for rugged users. The brand has paid attention to drop, water, and dust resistance as well as battery life on the F150 B2021, which are the most essential features for a rugged smartphone. And those who are in need of a rugged phone will definitely fall in love with it. After all, it’s cheap, comes with useful features, and works well as advertised.

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After a wait of over a few weeks after F150 launch, the B2021 rugged smartphone is now finally on sale for $109.99. The device is retailing with a massive discount of 45% on its actual price of $199.99. The smartphone is ready to compete as it carries a differently designed and a fully furnished Android 10 software. Moreover, the companies have used innovative technologies to make the device better and slimmer and lighter than the present-day rugged smartphones.

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The device is built to provide a better phone experience in the real world while using it under extreme conditions. It is built on the insights from the partners who are outdoor enthusiasts and former employees of a software company.

F150 B2021 features some exciting features at the compelling price of $109.99. The device offers refined design, polished software, special modes and expressive UI design.

Unique and Furnished Design

F150 B2021 is a beautifully crafted device which houses an octagonal camera bump featuring quad-camera module. Moreover, the rear looks magnificent and sturdy as it adorns well-aligned lines and octagonal shapes. The lines even enhance aesthetics and provide friction while holding the smartphone. The octagon shapes make is distinguished from other rugged phones and infuse more ruggedness in the device.

Maiden Yellow Colored Rugged Phone

Have you ever seen a rugged phone in yellow colours? We think it was impossible to bring light and bright colours on rugged smartphones due to metal usage. However, F150 has used cutting-edge plastic technology which gives freedom to explore more colours and achieve better ruggedness. The users can grab F150 B2021 in two colours of Black and Shara Yellow. However, the company will launch the device in a few more colours within the coming months.

Polished Software

The device comes with several software improvements which enable the users to be more productive. We have listed some noticeable features below:

Two Switchable Modes

The smartphone comes with a Normal Mode and an Outdoors Mode aka F150 Mode.

The Normal mode gives you access to all the applications and software tweaks that we expect from a normal smartphone.

However, the F150 mode is specially designed to enjoy the outdoors. It lists all the tools which are used mostly in extreme conditions. Moreover, the UI of the smartphone gets tailored for easy accessibility.

Dedicated F150 Key

In order to toggle between two modes, the company has provided a dedicated F150 key Moreover, if you’re in some emergency situation, the user can press the same button following the emergency sequence. It automatically makes flashlight flash to get someone’s attention.

Octagonal UI Design

F150 B2021 comes with an Octagonal UI which carries specially crafted Apps, widgets, and other software elements which enhances the overall experience. The UI is more visible in the F150 mode.

Voice Simulation

The smartphone hosts prebuilt dog bark, SOS alarm and an engine sound under voice simulation technology.

Technical Specifications

• Battery: 8000mAh
• Display: 5.86-inch 1520x 720 pixel HD+ U-Notch Display
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core processor
• GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 6GB
• ROM: 64GB expandable to 256GB using a microSD card
• Rear camera: 13MP+2MP+2MP+VGA quad-camera array
• Front camera: 8MP
• Charging: USB-C and standard 5v2a, compatible with 9v2a 18W fast charging
• Slots: Dual-SIM slots + Dedicated microSD card slot
• Certification: IP68 and IP69K rating and MIL-STD-810G
• Customizable button
• One Operating System, Two Modes
• Colors: Black and Sahara Yellow
• Supports NFC

Moreover, you can check the unboxing video of the smartphone below to get a better overview.

Overall, the smartphone further houses a set of features which are not seen in other rugged smartphones. The company is also on the right path to become a well-established brand int the smartphone industry soon.

The users can grab the smartphone for $109.99 under a limited time introductory sale on AliExpress and Banggood. Moreover, the users can head over to the official website to known more about the global open sale.

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We all would’ve at some point, thought of buying a rugged phone and for most (or all) cases the price/specs would be a discouraging factor. Well F150 is one company that heard the fan by launching a compelling rugged device – the F150 B2021.

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A day or so ago, we’ve covered the B2021 highlighting its design. In case if you missed, go check that out to know more about the device in general as now, we’ll go through the software side of the device.

Dedicated F150 Key

The B2021 is backed with an optimized Android 10 operating system. It’s a rugged phone, so the least we could expect is an option to switch between normal and outdoor mode. With the dedicated F150 key, the user can do the very thing. All you have to do is to long-press the F150 key to switch between these modes. Repeatedly pressing this button will activate the emergency sequence, which will play a loud SOS alarm while continuously flashing the flashlight.

Real-Time Dynamic Measurement

While in the F150 mode the contents of the “toolbag” will be displayed on the home screen. This includes the following.

• The Compass points towards the destination instead of the North. It will also display the instantaneous latitude and longitude.
• The Power Manager widget frequently updates you with the power consumption rate. You can switch to either power-saving mode or extreme mode depending on your battery level.

Essential Tools in the ToolBag

The tools in the toolbag of the B2021 is what makes it stand apart from the other rugged phones. All the apps in the toolbag prove to be functional in one way or other. The phone is equipped with 4 kinds of sounds effects: Alarm, Dog bark sound effect, Engine sound simulator, and the SOS alarm. We don’t know why these sounds are there in the phone, but we hope it might have something to do with security. Also, we hope these sounds might come in handy when you’re roaming the wild.

Additionally, the toolbag provides you with some useful tools which will work flawlessly even while offline. The tools include a Torch, Compass, Protractor, Plumb, Fs-Clock, Timer, Voice Simulation, Step-Counter, and Magnifier.

UI design that perfectly blends with the hardware

A lot of attention has been put in while designing the UI. As you can see the octagon element is persistent everywhere in the B2021. Even the app icons are in the shape of an octagon. Most of the widgets, apps, and texts are all in yellow outdoor colour. The shape is also integrated into the boot animation, UI design etc.

That being said, on the software side, the device is equally “rugged” as it’s outside with stong features and customized UI blending well with the external rugged design.

The original price of B2021 is $199.99 on Aliexpress and Bangood. But, we could expect 55% off as an introductory offer from these retailers bringing down the rate to $109.99 in initial days. If interested, you may register on its official website.

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