We recently wrote about the No.1 X2 rugged smartphone which brought in a lot of features on to a rugged device for the first time. Now, the phone is available to pre-order for $199.

The No.1 X2 is the successor to the No.1 X1 rugged smartphone. It solves some of the key drawbacks of the earlier model and brings in features such as a large screen and 4G LTE connecitivity without losing its hardcore protective features.

The device comes with a large scratch resistant 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720p resolution. This is actually impressive for a phone that’s marketed as rugged. The display size and resolution are in line with other smartphones found in the market.

Further, No.1 has upgraded the processor from a Mediatek MT6582 to a Snapdragon 410 SoC. This along with 1GB RAM makes sure that the phone runs smoothly without any issues. Further, the phone supports 4G LTE networks (GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz ) which is a rare feature in rugged smartphones.

For software, it comes with Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Finally, you have a very large 4500 mAh battery inside, which will make sure that the device runs for more than a day easily on a single charge.

No.1 has made the phone super durable as a result, the device looks pretty solid and it will be very hard to damage it. In fact, the company claims that the device is waterproof (IP68 certified), dust proof, freeze proof, shock proof, pressure proof and even scratch proof making sure that you can carry it around wherever you like irrespective of the environment or the surrounding.

To be honest, $199 is be a bit on the costlier side, however, the device does offer protection from any known damage. This makes it a very unique offering in the market and we are sure there may be some buyers who will be interested in purchasing the device.

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No.1 has announced a number of a smartphones recently including an ultra-rugged No.1 X1 phone. Now, in 2015, the same smartphone company is all set to announce another rugged phone in the market which will be much bigger and better than the X1. The all new No.1 X2 comes with a larger display and supports high-speed 4G LTE networks, without losing its damage proof characteristic. This is a very important upgrade especially for users who want are looking for a decent phablet that they can carry around wherever they like. Its rugged nature will protect it from any kind of environment or situation.

The new No.1 X2 sports a large 5.5-inch display which can withstand scratches and other damages. Users can take advantage of this large display for even their entertainment needs, which was not possible in other cheap small screen rugged phones. So, incorporating such a large screen on a device with such rugged characteristics is really impressive.

On the connectivity front, the No.1 X2 now supports 4G LTE networks. Yes, the phone can take advantage of high speed internet browsing, making it one of the few true rugged phones out there with this capability. High speed web access can always come in handy, especially when you are outdoors and there are no Wi-Fi networks available. Moreover, the large display with 4G LTE support would really enhance the user’s browsing experience.

Finally, the company has also upgraded the processor on this new device. Instead of the cheap MT6582 processor found on the No.1 X1, this new model comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 410 processor (MSM8916). This 64-bit chipset features Cortex-A53 architecture. As a result, the phone would perform smoothly without any lags.

While we still don’t know the other features of the device, it will most likely be the same as the No.1 X1 smartphone. The phone is reportedly waterproof, scratchproof and shock proof, making it the first 4G enabled smartphone with these protective features.

We will update more details about specs, pricing and availability in the next few weeks.

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