Taking a different approach to what a smartphone should be is the beauty of the diversity of smartphones displayed in the MWC 2018. Bullitt is here again with another product of an intriguing partnership with Land Rover,. The Land Rover Explore smartphone is an outdoor monster with impressive features to navigate the outdoor terrain. While the Land Rover Explore is not built with the usual sleek design, it does have its own kind of finesse that will only appeal to a select group of users.
Land Rover Explore Key Specs and Features
- 5.0-inch, IPS LCD touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Deca-core MediaTek Helio X27 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- IP68 certification
- Modular build
- Freeze resistant and shock proof
- 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Land Rover Explore is nothing like your conventional smartphone, it is a rugged juggernaut that is quite different from other rugged smartphones except being bulky.
Besides that, the smartphone also has a modular design which means some of the parts can be added on to its magnetic backplate and easily disassembled by sliding it out of place. The smartphone is built in a way that this modular parts scatter upon falling and are all shock proof so no damage is done.
In the display section, the Land Rover Explore has a minimal 5-inch screen which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with an H-4 glass wrapped around it for added protection. The display also have a resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels and can be operated with gloves on or with water on your hand.
Battery and Camera
The Land Rover Explore is powered by a large 4, 000mAh battery which is ideal for an adventure smartphone such as this. The battery capacity can be expanded using the added accessory packs that come along.
For example, the adventure pack adds 3, 600 mAh, while the bike pack adds 4, 370mAh of power bringing it to a total of 7, 600mAh and 8, 370mAh respectively.
While this is far from a selfie or camera oriented smartphone, it cones with quite an ideal snapper. There is a 16MP sensor through which the Land Rover Explore can identify landscapes and pin point your position. Above the screen you will find an 8MP camera which is okay for a rugged smartphone.
Hardware and Software
For the hardware, Land Rover Explore employs the use of a MediaTek Helio X27 chipset which has ten cores and runs at a maximum of 2.6GHz. in addition, it also features a 4GB internal memory followed by a 64GB built-in storage space expandable by using a memory card. However, the Land Rover Explore runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with a likely update coming soon.
Land Rover Explore Price and Availability
The Land Rover Explore will go on sale in April for about $838 equivalent to 302, 000 Naira which includes the adventure pack or the bike module.
Land Rover Explore Specs
Here are a few specs of Land Rover Explore:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 Nougat
- Processor: Deca-core MediaTek Helio X27
- GPU: –
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: –
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch, IPS LCD touchscreen, 1930 X 1080 pixels
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP camera, 1080 p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720 p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: -Yes/li>
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB Type-C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS,, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, MDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: Yes
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 000 mAh
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –