{"id":8423,"date":"2021-02-25T13:44:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T13:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boilerguide.co.uk\/trade\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2021-03-01T12:29:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T12:29:26","slug":"best-smartphone-tradespeople","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boilerguide.co.uk\/trade\/blog\/best-smartphone-tradespeople\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the Best Smartphone for Tradespeople?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>blockquote{font-weight:700;position:relative;background:#e2eff7;width:100%;padding:30px 20px;color:#3a7fba;margin:35px 0;quotes:\"\u201c\" \"\u201d\" \"\u2018\" \"\u2019\"}blockquote::before{content:open-quote;font-size:80px;position:absolute;top:-10px;left:10px}blockquote::after{content:close-quote;font-size:80px;position:absolute;bottom:-50px;right:10px}<\/style>\n<p>A smartphone is essential for any tradesperson. They allow you to contact customers, remotely quote on jobs and even <a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.boilerguide.co.uk\/register\">get notifications of work in your area<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll be taking a look through the best smartphones for tradespeople.<\/p>\n<h2>Best smartphones for tradespeople<\/h2>\n<p>When you buy a new smartphone, you\u2019ll want to be able to rely on it for many years to come. That\u2019s why the best smartphones for tradespeople are built to last with a rugged design that can withstand drops, water and dust.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><center>Samsung states that investing in a rugged phone for your employees can save  58 minutes per day and increase productivity by 34%.<\/center><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>After researching the smartphones trusted by tradespeople, we\u2019ve come up with a list of the best:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blackview BL6000<\/li>\n<li>CAT S62 Pro<\/li>\n<li>Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro<\/li>\n<li>Sony Xperia 5 II<\/li>\n<li>TUFF T1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Blackview BL6000<\/h2>\n<p>Blackview may not be one of the most well known smartphone brands but their phones are well worth considering for tradespeople. It has received many awards including \u2018Best Camera Rugged Smartphone\u2019 and \u2018Toughest 5G Smartphone\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waterproof in depths of up to 1.5 metres for as long as 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Can be dropped from a height of 1.5 metres<\/li>\n<li>48 megapixel triple rear camera<\/li>\n<li>15 megapixel front camera (great for video calls)<\/li>\n<li>Will continue to work in temperatures as low as -30\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Display size<\/td>\n<td>6.5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>256GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>8GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery life<\/td>\n<td>480 hours in standby \/ 24 hours calling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>CAT S62 Pro<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest selling point of the CAT S62 Pro, in addition to its ruggedness, is the thermal imagery feature. This could help heating engineers and plumbers, in particular, when it comes to spotting leaks and blockages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional-grade thermal imaging <\/li>\n<li>Aluminium body and scratch-proof glass<\/li>\n<li>Resistance when dropped on concrete from up to 1.8 metres<\/li>\n<li>Dust, vibration, sand, salt, mist and pressure resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Display size<\/td>\n<td>5.7\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>128GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>6GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery life<\/td>\n<td>48 hours of general use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro<\/h2>\n<p>A sleek design with added robustness, the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro has passed all 21 MIL-STD-810G tests, making it military grade. It can also withstand drops of up to 1.5 metres.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dust, dirt, sand, and water resistant<\/li>\n<li>Tap and swipe without having to take your gloves off<\/li>\n<li>Remains user-friendly in wet conditions<\/li>\n<li>The 6.3\u201d screen goes from edge-to-edge &#8211; particularly helpful for anyone remotely quoting on jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Display size<\/td>\n<td>6.3\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>64GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>4GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery life<\/td>\n<td>14 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3400 &#8211; \u00a3450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Sony Xperia 5 II<\/h2>\n<p>While the selling point of other smartphones in our list is their ruggedness, the Sony Xperia 5 II is far more compact. This means it can fit in smaller pockets than its competitors. Plus, it\u2019s water and dust resistant.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water resistant<\/li>\n<li>Captures clear photos in the dark<\/li>\n<li>HD display<\/li>\n<li>IP65\/68 water resistance<\/li>\n<li>Up to 50% charge in only 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>5G connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Display size<\/td>\n<td>6.1\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>128 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>8GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery life<\/td>\n<td>9+ hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3799<\/td>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>TUFF T1<\/h2>\n<p>The TUFF T1 has been built for durability without any compensation on design. So you\u2019ll have a strong phone that also looks good.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will still work after drops of up to 1.5 metres<\/li>\n<li>Display adapts to bright environments<\/li>\n<li>13 megapixel camera with quick auto focus<\/li>\n<li>5 megapixel front-facing camera for video calls<\/li>\n<li>A micro SD card can be added to increase storage capacity<\/li>\n<li>Includes the \u2018Android Doze\u2019 feature to minimise battery loss when not being used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-striped text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Display size<\/td>\n<td>5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>3GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery life<\/td>\n<td>Week in standby \/ 24 hours general use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3375<\/td>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Get lead notifications straight to your phone<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re here to support your workload and take the hassle out of finding new customers. <\/p>\n<p>Our websites are visited by over 2 million people each year and many of them ask us to connect them with a tradesperson. Whether that\u2019s a heating engineer, renewable heating installer or solar PV installer.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, they pass through a simple online form, letting us know about the work they need completing. We then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boilerguide.co.uk\/trade\/blog\/how-we-qualify-our-leads\/\">qualify the lead<\/a> by giving them a quick call to confirm their contacts details and guarantee intent. <\/p>\n<p>Once we\u2019re happy, the lead becomes available to buy and you can receive a notification straight to your phone as soon as work becomes available in your area. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.boilerguide.co.uk\/register\">completely free to register<\/a> and there are no hidden fees along the way. Simply pay for the leads you want as and when you want them. It couldn\u2019t be easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead alerts straight to your phone<\/li>\n<li>Pay-as-you-go for the jobs you want<\/li>\n<li>No contract, no membership fees, no hidden charges<\/li>\n<p><\/strong><\/ul>\n<div class=\"row cta-banner text-center \"><div class=\"col-12\"><h4 class=\"font-bold\">Does your business need more sales?<br \/>\nTry our lead buying platform today<\/h4><p class=\"pt-3 mt-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-success btn-fixed text-decoration-none font-bold py-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.boilerguide.co.uk\/register\"  target=\"_self\" >Try Us Today<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A smartphone is essential for any tradesperson. They allow you to contact customers, remotely quote on jobs and even get notifications of work in your area.\u00a0 In this article, we\u2019ll be taking a look through the best smartphones for tradespeople. 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