Cherry Mobile Rover: Anti-Weather?

We can't deny our country has always been hit by strong tropical cyclones that brings floods and power outages and some of our phones gets water damaged and can't last. Cherry Mobile might see this as an opportunity to introduce their heavy-duty waterproof smartphone - The Rover.

Courtesy of Facebook User Ron Roman.

As you can see just simplified specs with 3.5 inch Capacitive Display powered by 1.3GHz Dual-Core Processor running Android 4.2 Jellybean. You do have a 5MP Main Back camera and VGA (.3MP) Front Camera for optics. For connectivity, I assume you get the regular stuff WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS but that IR Blaster is another first for local brands (No world on data connection). Massive 3600mAh battery will surely endure days of on/off power. Dual-Sim so even when one network is out, you could always rely on the other. It is said it is waterproof but this should be seen and tested. Cost at 5,999.00 Pesos.

This phone is all set for emergencies that could withstand flood and rotating brownouts. It might not have what you want in a device but it does really cater to your basic smartphone need. Cherry Mobile should release this now with countless of typhoons and calamities battering the country with Rover on hand surely one can be prepared.

Specs Summary

Android 4.2 Jellybean

3.5 inch Capacitive Display

1.3GHz Dual-Core Processor

5MP Back Camera

VGA Front Camera

IR Blaster

Dual Sim

IP67 Certfication (Dust and Water Proof)

3600mAh Battery