RugGear RG530
Rugged phoneAvailable
Where to buy RugGear:
Brazil (1)
Mexico (1)
Overview
| Brand | RugGear |
|---|---|
| Model | RG530 |
| Type | Rugged phone |
| Status | Available |
| Release year | — |
| Approved in |  European Union,  United Kingdom* |
Platform
| OS | Android |
|---|---|
| OS version | 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB (microSD up to 128 GB) |
Network
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G |
|---|---|
| LTE bands | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/v (2.4/5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
Push-to-talk
| Dedicated PTT key | Yes |
|---|---|
| Programmable keys | — |
| PoC apps | — |
| 3GPP MCPTT | Yes |
| Analog/DMR hybrid | — |
Physical
| IP rating | IP68 |
|---|---|
| MIL-STD | MIL-STD-810H |
| ATEX | — |
| Display | — |
| Battery | 3600 mAh |
| Weight | 315 g |
| Dimensions | 150 x 76 x 23.5 mm |
| Speaker | — |
| Camera | 13 MP rear, 5 MP front |
Type approvals
* No UK (UKCA) approval record was found for this device. Great Britain accepts EU CE marking for radio equipment, so the United Kingdom is shown based on its CE marking.
Regulatory approvals found in public records. A missing country means we have not found a public record yet, not that the device is unapproved.
Notes
Compact bar phone designed for Mission-Critical Push-to-X, with dedicated PTT, SOS and customizable keys, a 13-pin accessory connector and a 103 dB loudspeaker. The 4.5-inch 480 x 854 display uses Gorilla Glass 3 (RugGear does not state touch, so display is left unset). The spec table and 2024 data sheet list Android 13, while the catalog card still says Android 10 with OTA updates. eMBMS support. Removable battery. Dual micro-SIM.
RugGear RG530: frequently asked questions
- Is the RugGear RG530 FCC certified?
- We have not found a public record yet. That does not mean it is not certified, only that we have not found the record. It has approval records in 2 countries, such as European Union and United Kingdom*. United States: approved PoC devices
- How rugged is the RugGear RG530 and how big is its battery?
- 3600 mAh battery, IP68 rating, MIL-STD-810H, and weighs 315 g.
- Which networks does the RugGear RG530 support?
- It works on 4G, 3G, and 2G. LTE bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66, dual SIM, and Wi-Fi.
- What is the difference between the RugGear RG530 and the RugGear RG170?
- Only the RugGear RG530 has MCPTT. Ingress protection: IP68 on the RugGear RG530, IP69 on the RugGear RG170. The RugGear RG530 has the bigger battery: 3600 mAh against 2800 mAh (+29%). Compare with RugGear RG170
- Where can I buy the RugGear RG530?
- The directory lists RugGear resellers in Brazil (1) and Mexico (1). Where to buy RugGear
Sources
- https://www.ruggear.com/products/smartphones/rg530.html
- https://www.ruggear.com/files/devices/RG530/documents/RG530_datasheet_2023-02-08.pdf
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