HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) Review
I seldom see military-grade phones these days but the Samsung B2100 Xplorer is as rugged as any phone can get — both in land and under water.
The phone is pretty basic with just Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera and FM tuner as its main features. Despite the lack of features, I’m pretty sure people who loves the outdoors will also love this phone.
Shock-resistant, water-resistant and dust-resistant (complies with European IP57 and US Military Standard 810F)
Water-proof up to 1 meter that lasts 30 minutes
Made of anti-shock materials (i.e. Urethane)
Noise cancellation with dedicated microphone
Flashlight with dedicated key
Placed it inside the aquarium for about 5 minutes with the flashlight on. You can even do some texting while it’s submerged in water. Of course, there’s that 1-meter limit so you can’t really bring it under on a diving trip.
Still, with a 1.3MP camera that can also record videos, you can snap a couple of shots or capture a short video while in the water. Suggested retail price is Php6,500.
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minnie me says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
wow very nice phone, practical for surfers, hikers, outdoorsy people.. and affordable too!
whaâ„¢ says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
wow… nice phone!! really for the military men.
bryanflurry says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
Can you also post a pic and video from the phone while underwater? Thanks
Chester says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
a built in GPS could have been very handy.
SmartGilas.com says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
wow.. nice phone!
Joenel says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
I’d say, bang-for-the-buck… could be great as a secondary phone..
Pink says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
Cool but not so cool for the 1meter limit.
Carl says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Looks like i’m getting another Samsung phone. Thanks!
fanatico says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
wow that’s cool… I think I’ll get one…
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Corporal Killjoy says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
Wow, where can I get one? Is it available in Megamall? (Drool drool)
a.cantos says:
💎 Platinum🏆1
I think this is the phone that suits me… How’s the battery life??
bertsan531 says:
🥇 Gold🏆1
yeah its looks pretty cool and affordable.A built in GPS or compass would be better since its for outdoor use.
a.cantos says:
💎 Platinum🏆1
Looks like Nokia is up on this too.
http://www.nokia.com/press/press-releases/showpressrelease?newsid=1327980
Corporal Killjoy says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
Ok, seriously; does anyone know where this phone can be bought? I can’t seem to find a store that sells this model.
gealan says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
where i can buy this phone? need help. thanks
teepee says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
IM selling this phone for 9000 php please contact me @ stealth****@****.*** few units left..
this phone is so durable you wont need another phone
trop says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
tang-ina ka nman teepee, P6,500 nga selling price e P9,000 benta mo gago kang titi ka
bamboo says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
bagsik mo teepee! basahin mo muna kasi yung review. laki ng kick back mo a.
bamboo says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
wala pa sa market yan. inintroduce pa lang. lufet mo naman teepee. 9k pa benta mo. hahahaha! read the review first.
Corporal Killjoy says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
This thing costs P6,500 @ Megamall. It’s as big as an old Nokia 3210
batu says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
tamang tama sa pang baha….buy ako nyan
batu says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
wait…nakaka send ng tex ba yan sa ilalim ng baha 1M deep?
batu says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
Wow cool cfon nga….sana may kasama compass, GPS,I-net, MP3, TV, DVD player, knife, can opener, scissor, nail cutter, lighter, plier, screw drivers at tooth pick? Mas cool yan kung may ref na kasama rin…yan cool tlga ….Waaahhh LOL!!!
Kung ano yan… yan na yan… kaya nga P6500.00 lng noh!!
Mikko says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
im using this phone :) bagay nga sa mga taong outdoors. features are fine. GPS nga lng sana kulang. nilagyan ko ng 8gb memory card, di naman nag hhang. walang sablay. daming music. kase 8gb nga.
may SOS messaging pa. 4 ng press lng ng up or down button sa left side may emergency message ka na. syempre ikaw mag sset kung anong message at kanino mapapadala.
mobile tracker – kung sakaling nawala at gunamit ng iba sim. masset mo rin kung kanino ma send ung message.
:) astig!
Samsung Lover says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Does anyone know when Samsung b2700 will be sold here in the Philippines? I read it’s also shock resistant and also has a flashlight like b2100 but only splash proof. Plus it has digital compass, altimeter, pedometer and 2 MP camera. It also has a front camera for video calling. I still cant decide whether to buy b2100 or b2700 because b2700 aint for sale yet here in Phils. My mind’s made up with b2100, but when I saw b2700 in the internet with its additional features, I was so confused. Both phones have cameras, flashlights, rugged designs, music and radios. But b2100 is cheaper and waterproof. B2700 is more expensive and only splash proof but has 2mp camera and pedometer,compass,altimeter.Both are meant for rough handling. And b2700 aint here in Phils yet. So will I buy b2100 instead? But I will sacrifice b2700’s fetures like compass, altimeter, videocalling,pedometer. PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME WHEN B2700 WILL BE FOR SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES!
rommel molina says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
i have a b2100 it is not as tough or extreme as it commercialize i saw 2 defects stupidity or intentionally its on the battery bay and the other one is where you plugged the power supply in this areas where the water may enter mine entered at the battery bay the gasket is worthless. it was damage and it was replaced now i hesitate to wet it. and its water proof phone but it says water damage no warranty what fu…… rule..
Mikko says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
sakin din 2 unit nabasa and its all dead.
blite111 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
yugatech wala k time to re evaluate sa test mo sa samsung b2100 the perfect test for it is in the pool.
deejay says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
the micro phone on my B2100 DOES NOT WORK AFTER 2 MONTHS OF USE.
jai santos says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
anyone who sells their b2100? 092373*****
clay says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
How can I get one of those delivered to Maasin, So. Leyte,
Salamat and Aloha,
Clay