Founded in 2015, NOMU has taken the job of manufacturing solely rugged smartphones very seriously. According to the OEM, whose base is in Hong Kong in China, its phones have won high recognition and trust of the customers in the last two years due to super strong protective function, premium manufacturing technique, and distinctive appearance.
The NOMU S30 Mini was released in 2017 and is one of the best (rugged) smartphones from the OEM. Given the relative success and acceptance of other phones from the OEM, like the NOMU S20, NOMU S30, and NOMU T10, I guess we can trust NOMU on this one; the S30 Mini.
NOMU S30 Mini Specifications
- Dimension: 74.0 mm x 144.0 mm x 12.6 mm
- Weight: 149 grams (with battery)
- Display: 4.7 inches 1280 x 720 IPS HD touchscreen
- Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 SoC
- GPU: Mali T720
- Operating System: Android Nougat v7.0
- RAM: 3GB
- Internal memory (ROM): 32GB, expandable up to 64GB
- Rear camera: 8-megapixels with LED flash
- Front camera: 2-megapixels
- Battery: Non-removable 3,000mAh
- Sensors: Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Compass
- Colours: Black
- Price: $149 (Rs. 9,500)
Being a rugged smartphone, the NOMU S30 Mini has a tough and rugged appearance. The body f the device is made out of a tough combination of polycarbonate plastic and carbon fiber. Born out of the strong materials, the NOMU S30 Mini will withstand fall from high distances, drop against rough surfaces, and scratches. On the front, the S30 Min 4.7-inches HD screen is covered with a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which protects the device against dust and shattering.
The In-Plane Switching (IPS) display has a pixel density of 312ppi and a viewing angle of 178 degrees.
Under the NOMU S30 mini has a removable rear back cover and when removed, the two Nano SIM card slots and one TF card slot are visible, as well as the huge 3,000mAh battery. The charges pretty fast due the accompanying quick charge technology that come with the device. Also, you should know that the battery cannot be detached from the device.
The slots are covered by a removable board that prevents the entry of water. This is understandable as the rugged NOMU S30 mini is IP68 certified and is this resistant against water and dust. This means the device can be used when cleaning the dishes in the kitchen, use in the shower, and under water (of 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes) when swimming.
The NOMU S30 mini comes with an 8-megapixels on the rear and 2-megapixels lens on the front. The optics aren’t the best you would find on rugged smartphones but they would do well enough to take good and accurate shots.
The NOMU S30 mini has 3GB of EAM onboard to handle multitasking and 32GB of internal storage to keep as much as you can on the device while the dedicated SD card slot can take 64GB more of storage. A MediaTek MT6737 chip runs the operations of the device while the Mali T720 GPU assists the SoC in carrying out its functions, but with more focus on graphics.
The NOMU S30 mini is a perfect rugged smartphone for users on a budget. The device presently costs less than $150 and you can purchase from GearBest using the link below.
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