Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone announced

Land Rover and Bullitt Group have unveiled details of the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone, which they say is “designed for people who live for adventure and need a phone that can survive whatever it’s put through.”

At the heart of the Land Rover Explore is a powerful 4000mAh battery that gives two days of typical use, or a full day of activites, with constant GPS Navigation mapping activated on the 5” HD display. Battery life can also be doubled by adding the included Adventure Pack while on the go. Once added, it can replace the need for a separate GPS device with its GPS patch antenna that improves the reliability and accuracy of the GPS. It also adds additional 3600 mAh of battery power and premium topographic mapping with Skyline augmented reality, courtesy of ViewRanger.

The Land Rover Explore’s outdoor credentials are impressive. It has been drop-tested to 1.8m with a factory fitted screen protector, it can survive underwater, including salt water complying to IP68 rating and can cope with extreme temperatures, thermal shock, humidity and vibration exposure.

The home screen features a customisable Outdoor Dashboard for instant access to weather condition information and sensor data from the device. It can be set up to show the details most relevant to any activity at a glance. Separately, the Explore Hub is a curated app portal, with a content catalogue relevant to many outdoor activities, as well as the Land Rover InControl apps. Plus, small features like a handy SOS flashlight and a Night red filter mode to reduce screen glare, help to ensure the Land Rover Explore is perfect for everyone with a passion for the outdoors.

Other features also include a bright 5-inch full HD screen that’s optimised for sunlight legibility, while the touchscreen can be controlled with wet fingers or while wearing gloves. Improved connectivity options are provided by a dual SIM feature, giving users the ability to connect to two networks.

What about the cost? Well, the launch package of the Land Rover Explore and Adventure Pack will cost £599, and will be available to order from April 2018 via www.landroverexplore.com and selected retailers and operators.

Key Specifications

Huge battery (4000mAh) plus add-on Battery Packs
IP68 Splash, Water and Dust resistance
Drop-proof to 1.8 metres with factory fitted screen protector
Premium grade, detailed off-road topographical mapping options from ViewRanger with Augmented Reality Skyline feature
- In-box premium off-road mapping voucher, giving a choice of country-wide or custom region topographical maps in many markets.
Customisable Outdoor Dashboard to access to the most important weather information, sensor data, and on-device tools for your activity: eg weather, wind, tides, compass, SOS light, etc
Android™ ‘Nougat’, with scheduled upgrade to ‘Oreo’
4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable via microSD™
Deca-core 2.6GHz 64 bit MTK Helio X27 chipset with Dual SIM functionality
16 MP Rear camera, 8MP front camera, 4 x digital zoom
Bright 5 inch FHD display, Corning ® Gorilla® Glass 5 protected, optimised for outdoor use
- Touchscreen can be controlled with gloves on or with wet fingers
- Night red filter mode reduces screen glare, preserving natural vision in low light and at night
LTE Cat 6
Curated apps and content catalogue relevant to outdoor pursuits