As the owner of 4 rugged mobile phones, specifically from Chinese companies, I decided to get something branded to test its durability and reliability.
Needless to say, many of the Chinese phones I had either had battery issues, bugs, freezing and crashing, or the screen broke (though not easily). The only thing I can say is that they could withstand extreme temperatures, rain, and falls.
Now...
While many Chinese rugged phones excel in terms of durability and build quality, this particular one stands out firstly because it is Samsung, and secondly and importantly, it has a removable battery, which is usually the first factor that causes a rugged phone to "die." I consider this a positive aspect because you can change it at any time. And thirdly, it is one of the few branded (I emphasize, branded) and fast mobile phones that you can find at a "reasonable" price for a rugged phone.
First impressions are positive; however, I cannot confidently say that it is durable, and the feeling tells me that it is not. I wish I could go through the trouble of testing it by dropping it from the ceiling, but it costs 300€...
In a few words... if you don't put a protective glass and a silicone case on it, then you should know that you have to treat it like a regular smartphone and not a rugged one, as the company wants to label it.
However, I can assure you that after putting a good silicone case and a tempered glass on the screen, it looks very sturdy.
Other than that, it is fast, doesn't lag, the screen, although too big for my taste, is beautiful with accurate colors, it supports fast charging, and the battery capacity is satisfactory to excellent.
Of course, you will need to remove some useless apps and functions according to each individual to make it efficient in terms of battery and speed.
I will come back with a comment on its durability and lifespan, which is the main reason why I bought it...