Tough smart phones??? Need some help!

[WAcoyotehunter]

I need to upgrade from my old school phone to a smart phone... can anyone give me any ideas for brand/features?

I want a camera, good battery life, and tough.

Someone recommended the Samsung s4... thoughts?

[jackelope]

I think as far as "tough" goes, it's in the case you put the phone in. Not sure there's such a thing as "tough" smart phone. Otter box or Pelican cases are supposed to be the kings of the hill.

Aside from that, I've got little to no experience. I have an iphone 4s and the camera is awesome but the battery life is horrible.

 

[h20hunter]

I have an S4 with an Otter Box case....adds bulk but is the only way to go for the phone.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Not sure how much you are going to spend! A quick search will bring up super good battery life and very rugged.

[alecvg]

There is a case for the iphones called the life case I believe?  I drove over one with a 7 series John Deere, and it didn't damage the phone.  Thats what I would use.

[muzbuster]

No phone is tough, some slightly better then others but all will break under certain conditions. About the best you can do is protect them with a good case and hope for the best, if that isnt good enough then you need to pay for the extra insurance to cover "any damage"  and pay the deductable for a replacement. 
BTW I have an Iphone 5 with an Otter Box case and have droped it on concrete a few times now, last time was from about 7' from the floor, everytime I hold my breath thinking it didnt survive but luckily it has with no issues, knock on wood!
 

[NRA4LIFE]

Look into the G'Zones by Casio.  They are built to several Military Specifications.

[bobcat]

I have a battery case for my iPhone. It's awesome. At the end of the day, my battery is usually still at 100%.




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[HighCountryHunter88]

i phone with otterbox, done.

[Broken Arrow]

I'm really tough on phones. Have an S4 and an otter box case. A top notch case is a MUST as i think it is the most important feature. Phones seem to get outdated every few months, but a great case will last you years.

[Taqman]

i phone with otterbox, done.

I fell on my butt on a log with my phone in my back pocket and it survived with out any damage.

[jackelope]

i phone with otterbox, done.

Except the battery is horrible. Maybe all the smart phones are. Dunno.

[jrebel]

Buy the insurance and you have nothing to worry about.  It is between 5-8$ a month and if you break it they will replace it.  If you break it without the insurance before you are able to upgrade you will spend a ton of money.  Some of these phones cost 3-500$. 

[LndShrk]

i phone with otterbox, done.

Except the battery is horrible. Maybe all the smart phones are. Dunno.

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[Russ McDonald]

I have a Motorola Razr HD with an Otter box case on it.  Dropped it around 8' the other day and survived
.  It is all about the case not the phone.  My phone also has one poof the best battery lifes out of smart phones.  If you go Android go with Motorola, Samsung, or LG. Good luck in your search.

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