RugGear RG540
Rugged phoneAvailable
Where to buy RugGear:
Brazil (1)
Mexico (1)
Overview
| Brand | RugGear |
|---|---|
| Model | RG540 |
| Type | Rugged phone |
| Status | Available |
| Release year | — |
| Approved in |  Canada,  Colombia,  United States |
Platform
| OS | Android |
|---|---|
| OS version | 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB (microSD up to 512 GB) |
Network
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
|---|---|
| LTE bands | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48/B66/B68/B71 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/e/k/r/v) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| 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 | 6″, touch |
| Battery | 4400 mAh |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Dimensions | 180 x 84.5 x 19.5 mm |
| Speaker | 2 W |
| Camera | 48 MP rear, 5 MP front |
Type approvals
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
5G smartphone for MCX and MC Video (3GPP Rel. 15), with a PTT/customizable key, SOS key and 16-pin accessory interface. Android 12 with GMS, with patch updates and a major version upgrade promised. 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 (SA and NSA); CBRS (B48), PPDR B68 and eMBMS support. Bands are from the EU (B68/B34) data sheet. SIM is one nano-SIM plus eSIM. Removable battery; >103 dB loudspeaker. GCF and PTCRB listed as supported.
RugGear RG540: frequently asked questions
- Is the RugGear RG540 FCC certified?
- Yes: United States (FCC ZLE-RG540). In total, we found public approval records in 3 countries.
- How rugged is the RugGear RG540 and how big is its battery?
- 4400 mAh battery, IP68 rating, MIL-STD-810H, and weighs 420 g.
- Which networks does the RugGear RG540 support?
- It works on 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G. LTE bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48/B66/B68/B71, dual SIM, and Wi-Fi.
- What is the difference between the RugGear RG540 and the RugGear RG170?
- Only the RugGear RG540 has 5G. Only the RugGear RG540 has MCPTT. Ingress protection: IP68 on the RugGear RG540, IP69 on the RugGear RG170. Compare with RugGear RG170
- Where can I buy the RugGear RG540?
- The directory lists RugGear resellers in Brazil (1) and Mexico (1). Where to buy RugGear
Sources
- https://www.ruggear.com/products/smartphones/rg540.html
- https://www.ruggear.com/files/devices/RG540/Documents/RG540_datasheet-_EU_B68B34.pdf
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