Is the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone really rugged?

Many customers ask ZHAOXIAN how strong the waterproof performance of ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is before they buy it, because most of their work is outdoors, and when they meet the rainy day, they worry that the mobile phone will be damaged because of the poor waterproof performance. So today ZHAOXIAN specially tested the waterproof performance and other usage performance of ZXM7 rugged mobile phone.

1.Package Composition of ZXM7 rugged mobile phone

When unpacking the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone, just like unpacking the blind box can give you a different surprises. Both mobile phones and rich in a variety of accessories, giving you a feeling of opening the box to see the joy. When you take out all the accessories, can give you more surprises. In addition to the main body of the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone, but also a complimentary back clip assembly, dock charger, data cable, power adapter, lanyard, intercom antenna screw protector, and instructions.

2.Key function introduction of ZXM7 rugged mobile phone

The ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is exceptionally robust. On the left side, it features three physical controls: a TF/SIM card slot, a PTT intercom button, and a customizable function button. The right side is equipped with four physical controls: a POC intercom call button, volume increase and decrease buttons, and a power button that also serves as a fingerprint scanner.

At the top front of the ZXM7, there is an LED indicator light, along with a light/distance sensor, an earpiece, and a front-facing camera. Below the screen, the phone sports three physical keys: a Back button, a Home button, and a main function key. The lower section includes a Type-C port and a dock charger contact.

On the back, the ZXM7 is fitted with speakers, an NFC communication area, and dual cameras.

3.The appearance design of ZXM7 rugged phone

The ZXM7 rugged mobile phone adopts the classic black and orange colour scheme in its colour combination. Black, as the main colour, symbolizes steadiness and low-profile; while the embellishment of orange elements gives the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone a sense of vitality and fashion. The lines of the fuselage are smooth and tense, and every detail has been carefully polished, showing a very high level of craftsmanship.

The overall size of the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is 163*76.3*19.3mm, which is suitable for the size of most people’s hands, neither too big to cause carrying inconvenience, nor too small to affect the operating experience.

At the same time, the weight of the ZXM7 mobile phone is also controlled just right, neither too light looks cheap, nor too heavy to increase the burden. In actual use, the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is very comfortable to hold, whether it is one-handed operation or two-handed grip can be easily dealt with.

4.Rugged performance test of ZXM7 mobile phone

As a rugged mobile phone, the ZXM7 rugged grade is IP68. This means that the phone can continue to work underwater for 30 minutes at a maximum depth of up to 1.5 metres without damage, as well as being able to effectively resist dust intrusion, as well as possessing strong shock resistance. To verify this ability, we conducted a series of real-world tests.

First, we placed the phone in a container filled with water and set a timer. After 30 minutes of immersion, we took the ZXM7 out and found that all its functions were in working, with a clear screen, sensitive touch controls and a camera that took normal pictures.

Second, we placed the phone in a dusty environment and observed its dust protection. After a period of testing, we found that the interior of the phone was not disturbed by dust, and all functions were still normal.

Finally, to verify its shock resistance, we conducted a drop test. We dropped the phone from different heights (1m, 1.5m, 2m) to see if there was any damage or abnormal functioning. The test results show that even when dropped at a height of 2m, the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is still intact, the screen is not cracked, the internal components are not damaged, and all functions are still functioning normally.

5.Test of Photo and video functions

Regarding the mobile phone’s photography, the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone has a 1600w pixels front camera, and its rear camera adopts a combination of 4800w pixels main camera + 800w pixels wide-angle camera + 1300w pixels infrared night-vision camera, which are obviously backward in terms of parameters when compared with ordinary mobile phones.

However, in a well-lit environment, the main camera is still able to capture fine image details and rich colour levels; in a dark light environment, the infrared night vision camera is able to present a clear night scene, as for the ability to shoot like wide-angle shooting, depth-of-field shooting these capabilities are relatively weak, but it is understandable, after all, it is a mobile phone focusing on rugged, and will more or less make some trade-offs in terms of the shooting function.

6.Performance & Storage Configuration

CPU and OS: ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is equipped with MT6765V processor, which is a chip designed for mobile devices with high performance and low power consumption. Combined with Android 12.0 operating system, MT6765V can give full play to its performance advantages and provide users with a smooth operating experience.

Running speed and smoothness: In actual use, the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone’s running speed performance is excellent, whether it is opening applications, switching tasks or browsing the web, it can respond quickly, almost no lag phenomenon. At the same time, the phone’s interface transition animation is also very smooth.

Multi-tasking ability: ZXM7 rugged mobile phone can run multiple applications at the same time, such as maps, communication software, data collection tools, etc., and there is no obvious performance degradation.

RAM/ROM: the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone comes with a RAM and ROM combination of 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, a configuration that is sufficient to meet the needs of most rugged mobile phone users. In the actual test, we found that the phone can still maintain good performance when running multiple applications, without any obvious lag or delay phenomenon. At the same time, the 128GB of storage space can also meet the needs of users to store a large amount of data. If more storage space is needed, users can also expand it via an expansion card.

7.Test of ZXM7 Key Function

Although touchscreens have become the primary interaction method on high-end smart devices, buttons, as physical interfaces, are far more reliable than touchscreens in emergency situations. For example, under certain environmental conditions, such as low temperature or slippery hands, the sensitivity of the touch screen may be greatly reduced, at this time the existence of physical keys is particularly important.ZXM7 rugged mobile phone screen below three physical keys, the left and right sides of a total of six buttons, we set the number of times for 100,000 times of pressure, respectively, on each key to carry out the test. After the test, all the keys are not damaged or other errors.

8.Features of ZXM7 rugged mobile phone

8.1 Independent BDS navigation function

The ZXM7 rugged mobile phone supports independent BDS positioning and navigation function, we tested it in a variety of environments, including the city, suburbs, mountainous areas and open fields, etc. The results show that ZXM7 rugged mobile phone is able to locate the position quickly and accurately, and maintains stable positioning performance in different environments. In the navigation application, it can provide detailed route planning and real-time road condition information to help users reach their destinations quickly.

8.2 1D/2D scanning module and torch function

The ZXM7 rugged mobile phone can be equipped with optional 1D/2D scanning module, which has fast decoding speed and high recognition rate, and easily identifies low-quality, ultra-fine and high-density QR codes, which can quickly and accurately read the information of materials, and help enterprises to achieve fine management. In warehouse management, logistics tracking and other scenarios, the scanning function can greatly improve work efficiency and accuracy.

And the torch function is very practical at night or in a low light environment. Users can illuminate the surrounding environment through the torch function of the mobile phone, which is convenient for operations such as night work or searching for items.

8.3 Optional PTT or RTK function is available.

PTT intercom function: supports one-button call, easy and convenient operation. In petroleum and petrochemical industries, employees can communicate instantly through PTT intercom function to improve work efficiency.

RTK Positioning Function: RTK function is a real-time dynamic differential positioning technology, which can achieve accurate positioning of target objects. In the production process of petroleum and petrochemical enterprises, RTK function can help enterprises to monitor and manage the location information of personnel and equipment in real time and improve management efficiency.

After testing, PTT, RTK function can maintain a stable working state in a variety of environments, and has a long transmission distance, which can meet the needs of most users.

9.Summary of the Tests

Writing at the end of the test, we have also collected many user feedbacks and reviews, and we found that the ZXM7 rugged mobile phone has been widely praised in the market. Users generally think that this ZXM7 rugged mobile phone has shown very good features and performance in terms of appearance design, such as the multi-mode navigation and positioning function, 1D/2D scanning module, etc. At the same time, users also put forward some suggestions for improvement, such as increasing storage space. These suggestions will help ZXM7 rugged mobile phone to improve and progress in the future development!