[android] Recommend me an Android phone

[localzuk]

I need to buy 5 Android phones for use by our Estates team and my IT technician. There are a short list of requirements:

 

1. Not expensive

2. A camera that focuses quickly (as they'll be used to do Asset label scanning)

3. Ability to get a tough case for them

4. Battery that'll last a proper working day

 

Any thoughts?

[hardtailstar]

How about a tough case already on them? CAT S30 Rugged Smartphone 4.5" 8GB 4G Unlocked & SIM Free - Laptops Direct

[localzuk]

How good is the focus on the camera? I don't want staff spending ages waiting for the camera to focus on a QR code.

[hardtailstar]

How good is the focus on the camera? I don't want staff spending ages waiting for the camera to focus on a QR code.

Not sure. Not used one myself but have seen them being used by companies.

[Arthur]

1. Not expensive

2. A camera that focuses quickly (as they'll be used to do asset label scanning)

3. Ability to get a tough case for them

4. Battery that'll last a proper working day

 

Moto Z Play?

 

1. It costs around £232.50 + VAT (although you can get it cheaper if you shop around),
   
2. The camera has two autofocus systems (laser and phase-detection) so it should be quick.
   
3. I don't think there is a CAT-style full body case available, but there's this one: amzn.to/2ygW6IA, which you could combine with a tempered glass screen protector.
   
4. The battery lasts almost 2 days on a full charge and supports fast charging (~9 hours of battery with a 15 minute charge).
   

Other benefits...

 

• Near stock version of Android.
  
• It will be updatable to Android 8.0 Oreo later this year.
  
• Camera app can be launched with a twist of the wrist.
  
• microSD slot.
  
• Fingerprint reader.
  
• USB-C.
  

[FN-GM]

The Wileyfox phones are good value.

 

https://www.wileyfox.com/smartphones

[localzuk]

Ended up ordering 5 x Samsung Galaxy A3 2016's, with cases. £120 each, reviews have the battery life as pretty good etc...