NEW YORK , June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The rugged smartphone market size is estimated to increase by USD 274.56 million from 2022 to 2027, at a CAGR of 4.46%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. This report also offers a 5-year historical (2017-2021) data projection of market size, segmentation, and region. Discover some insights on market size before buying the full report –Request a sample report

Rugged Smartphone Market 2023-2027: Vendor Analysis and Scope

The rugged smartphone market report also offers information on the criticality of inputs, R&D, CAPEX, technology, and products of 15 vendors listed below –

American Reliance Inc., Atexxo Manufacturing BV, BARTEC Top Holding GmbH, Caterpillar Inc., CROSSCALL, Doke Communication HK Ltd., Getac, Gigaset AG, Honeywell International Inc., Kyocera Corp., OUKITEL, Panasonic Holdings Corp., Pepperl and Fuchs SE, RugGear GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Tinfull Technology Co. Ltd., Sonim Technologies Inc., Ulefone, Unitech Computer Co. Ltd., and Zebra Technologies Corp.

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Rugged Smartphone Market – Market Segmentation

The market is segmented by type (semi-rugged, fully rugged, and ultra-rugged), end-user (industrial, commercial, military and defense, and government)

• The market share growth in the semi-rugged segment will be significant during the forecast period. The gap between traditional consumer smartphones and fully rugged, industrial-grade devices is bridged by these devices. Furthermore, these devices can withstand harsh environments and rough handling which are required by the workers in various industries. As a result, people are preferring them over commercial smartphones because of their rigidness though they are expensive. Hence, the demand from various end-users is expected to drive the growth of the segment during the forecast period.

Geographical Overview

The market is segmented by geography ( North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

• North America  is estimated to contribute 31% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. The region is an important market for vendors because of its higher level of technology adoption. Advanced technologies are being highly adopted by the industrial and defense sectors to remain competitive in the market. Furthermore, various factors such as emerging applications of rugged smartphones, digitization of business processes by vendors, and development of technologically advanced products are driving the market growth in the region.

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Rugged Smartphone Market – Market Dynamics

Key driver

Strategic collaborations among market participants are the key factor driving the growth of the market. The companies are focusing on expanding their customer base and geographic footprint, enhancing their product offerings, and exploring new opportunities by forming strategic partnerships. As a result, it helps accelerate the product development of rugged smartphones and addresses application demand in various sectors. For example, in June 2022, Zebra Technologies Corp announced its Partnership with Connect Public Sector Specialization Program for Channel Partners. Furthermore, these strategic collaborations will increase the profit margin of vendors. Hence, these factors are expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Major Trends

A growing preference for feature-rich devices is the primary trend shaping the Rugged Smartphone Market. The demand for rugged smartphones is rapidly increasing due to the advancement of technology in retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Most rugged smartphones use Windows CE or Windows Mobile OS for their operation. Furthermore, manufacturers upgrade processors, memory, memory, and displays so that they easily accommodate newer, more versatile operating systems (OS). Advanced modern technologies such as radio-frequency identification (RFID), global positioning systems (GPS), high-quality /images and scanners, multi-sensor technology, and integrated high-resolution cameras are frequently introduced in rugged smartphones. Such feature developments in rugged smartphones are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.

Significant Challenge

The use of consumer-grade devices in place of rugged devices is a major challenge impeding the growth of the Rugged Smartphone Market. The primary reason for the growth of consumer smartphones is their low-cost pricing. As a result, the demand for consumer smartphones is rising. Furthermore, the various features offered by consumer smartphones such as barcode scanning, artificial intelligence (AI), multiple IoT applications, and advanced technologies such as AR, gesture recognition, voice recognition, and virtual reality (VR) are getting popular among consumers. Hence, these factors are expected to restrict the growth of the market during the forecast period.

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What are the key data covered in this Rugged Smartphone Market report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the rugged smartphone market between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the size of the rugged smartphone market and its contribution to the market with a focus on the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the rugged smartphone market across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East and Africa
• A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
• Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of rugged smartphone market vendors

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market Overview
• Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
• Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
• Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
• Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
• Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
• Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
• Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
• Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
• Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

• 2.1 Market ecosystem
• Exhibit 10: Parent market
• Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

• 3.1 Market definition
• Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition

• 3.2 Market segment analysis 
• Exhibit 13: Market segments

• 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 14: Chart on Global – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 15: Data Table on Global – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 16: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 17: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

4 Historic Market Size

• 4.1 Global rugged smartphone market 2017 – 2021 
• Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on global rugged smartphone market 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

• 4.2 Type Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
• Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

• 4.3 End-user Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
• Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – End-user Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

• 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
• Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

• 4.5 Country Segment Analysis 2017 – 2021 
• Exhibit 22: Historic Market Size – Country Segment 2017 – 2021 ($ million)

5 Five Forces Analysis

• 5.1 Five forces summary
• Exhibit 23: Five forces analysis – Comparison between 2022 and 2027

• 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
• Exhibit 24: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027

• 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 
• Exhibit 25: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.4 Threat of new entrants 
• Exhibit 26: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.5 Threat of substitutes 
• Exhibit 27: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.6 Threat of rivalry
• Exhibit 28: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.7 Market condition
• Exhibit 29: Chart on Market condition – Five forces 2022 and 2027

6 Market Segmentation by Type

• 6.1 Market segments
• Exhibit 30: Chart on Type – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 31: Data Table on Type – Market share 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.2 Comparison by Type
• Exhibit 32: Chart on Comparison by Type
• Exhibit 33: Data Table on Comparison by Type

• 6.3 Semi-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 34: Chart on Semi-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 35: Data Table on Semi-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 36: Chart on Semi-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 37: Data Table on Semi-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.4 Fully-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 38: Chart on Fully-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 39: Data Table on Fully-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 40: Chart on Fully-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 41: Data Table on Fully-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.5 Ultra-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 42: Chart on Ultra-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 43: Data Table on Ultra-rugged – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 44: Chart on Ultra-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 45: Data Table on Ultra-rugged – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.6 Market opportunity by Type 
• Exhibit 46: Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
• Exhibit 47: Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ million)

7 Market Segmentation by End-user

• 7.1 Market segments
• Exhibit 48: Chart on End-user – Market share 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 49: Data Table on End-user – Market share 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.2 Comparison by End-user 
• Exhibit 50: Chart on Comparison by End-user
• Exhibit 51: Data Table on Comparison by End-user

• 7.3 Industrial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 52: Chart on Industrial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 53: Data Table on Industrial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 54: Chart on Industrial – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 55: Data Table on Industrial – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.4 Commercial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 56: Chart on Commercial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 57: Data Table on Commercial – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 58: Chart on Commercial – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 59: Data Table on Commercial – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.5 Military and defense – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 60: Chart on Military and defense – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 61: Data Table on Military and defense – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 62: Chart on Military and defense – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 63: Data Table on Military and defense – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.6 Government – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 64: Chart on Government – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 65: Data Table on Government – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 66: Chart on Government – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 67: Data Table on Government – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.7 Market opportunity by End-user 
• Exhibit 68: Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)
• Exhibit 69: Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)

8 Customer Landscape

• 8.1 Customer landscape overview 
• Exhibit 70: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

9 Geographic Landscape

• 9.1 Geographic segmentation 
• Exhibit 71: Chart on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 72: Data Table on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.2 Geographic comparison 
• Exhibit 73: Chart on Geographic comparison
• Exhibit 74: Data Table on Geographic comparison

• 9.3 North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 75: Chart on North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 76: Data Table on North America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 77: Chart on North America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 78: Data Table on North America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.4 Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 79: Chart on Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 80: Data Table on Europe – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 81: Chart on Europe – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 82: Data Table on Europe – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.5 APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 83: Chart on APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 84: Data Table on APAC – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 85: Chart on APAC – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 86: Data Table on APAC – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.6 South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 87: Chart on South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 88: Data Table on South America – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 89: Chart on South America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 90: Data Table on South America – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.7 Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 91: Chart on Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 92: Data Table on Middle East and Africa – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 93: Chart on Middle East and Africa – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 94: Data Table on Middle East and Africa – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.8 US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 95: Chart on US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 96: Data Table on US – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 97: Chart on US – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 98: Data Table on US – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.9 Germany – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 99: Chart on Germany – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 100: Data Table on Germany – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 101: Chart on Germany – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 102: Data Table on Germany – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.10 China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 103: Chart on China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 104: Data Table on China – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 105: Chart on China – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 106: Data Table on China – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.11 UK – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 107: Chart on UK – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 108: Data Table on UK – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 109: Chart on UK – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 110: Data Table on UK – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.12 Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 111: Chart on Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 112: Data Table on Japan – Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 113: Chart on Japan – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 114: Data Table on Japan – Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.13 Market opportunity by geography 
• Exhibit 115: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
• Exhibit 116: Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)

10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

• 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 
• Exhibit 117: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027

11 Vendor Landscape

• 11.2 Vendor landscape
• Exhibit 118: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation

• 11.3 Landscape disruption
• Exhibit 119: Overview on factors of disruption

• 11.4 Industry risks
• Exhibit 120: Impact of key risks on business

12 Vendor Analysis

• 12.1 Vendors covered
• Exhibit 121: Vendors covered

• 12.2 Market positioning of vendors 
• Exhibit 122: Matrix on vendor position and classification

• 12.3 American Reliance Inc. 
• Exhibit 123: American Reliance Inc. – Overview
• Exhibit 124: American Reliance Inc. – Product / Service
• Exhibit 125: American Reliance Inc. – Key offerings

• 12.4 Caterpillar Inc.
• Exhibit 126: Caterpillar Inc. – Overview
• Exhibit 127: Caterpillar Inc. – Business segments
• Exhibit 128: Caterpillar Inc. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 129: Caterpillar Inc. – Segment focus

• 12.5 Doke Communication HK Ltd. 
• Exhibit 130: Doke Communication HK Ltd. – Overview
• Exhibit 131: Doke Communication HK Ltd. – Product / Service
• Exhibit 132: Doke Communication HK Ltd. – Key offerings

• 12.6 Gigaset AG
• Exhibit 133: Gigaset AG – Overview
• Exhibit 134: Gigaset AG – Business segments
• Exhibit 135: Gigaset AG – Key offerings
• Exhibit 136: Gigaset AG – Segment focus

• 12.7 Honeywell International Inc. 
• Exhibit 137: Honeywell International Inc. – Overview
• Exhibit 138: Honeywell International Inc. – Business segments
• Exhibit 139: Honeywell International Inc. – Key news
• Exhibit 140: Honeywell International Inc. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 141: Honeywell International Inc. – Segment focus

• 12.8 Kyocera Corp.
• Exhibit 142: Kyocera Corp. – Overview
• Exhibit 143: Kyocera Corp. – Business segments
• Exhibit 144: Kyocera Corp. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 145: Kyocera Corp. – Segment focus

• 12.9 OUKITEL
• Exhibit 146: OUKITEL – Overview
• Exhibit 147: OUKITEL – Product / Service
• Exhibit 148: OUKITEL – Key offerings

• 12.10 Panasonic Holdings Corp. 
• Exhibit 149: Panasonic Holdings Corp. – Overview
• Exhibit 150: Panasonic Holdings Corp. – Business segments
• Exhibit 151: Panasonic Holdings Corp. – Key news
• Exhibit 152: Panasonic Holdings Corp. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 153: Panasonic Holdings Corp. – Segment focus

• 12.11 Pepperl and Fuchs SE
• Exhibit 154: Pepperl and Fuchs SE – Overview
• Exhibit 155: Pepperl and Fuchs SE – Product / Service
• Exhibit 156: Pepperl and Fuchs SE – Key offerings

• 12.12 RugGear GmbH
• Exhibit 157: RugGear GmbH – Overview
• Exhibit 158: RugGear GmbH – Product / Service
• Exhibit 159: RugGear GmbH – Key offerings

• 12.13 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 
• Exhibit 160: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. – Overview
• Exhibit 161: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. – Business segments
• Exhibit 162: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. – Key news
• Exhibit 163: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 164: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. – Segment focus

• 12.14 Shenzhen Tinfull Technology Co. Ltd. 
• Exhibit 165: Shenzhen Tinfull Technology Co. Ltd. – Overview
• Exhibit 166: Shenzhen Tinfull Technology Co. Ltd. – Product / Service
• Exhibit 167: Shenzhen Tinfull Technology Co. Ltd. – Key offerings

• 12.15 Sonim Technologies Inc. 
• Exhibit 168: Sonim Technologies Inc. – Overview
• Exhibit 169: Sonim Technologies Inc. – Product / Service
• Exhibit 170: Sonim Technologies Inc. – Key offerings

• 12.16 Ulefone
• Exhibit 171: Ulefone – Overview
• Exhibit 172: Ulefone – Product / Service
• Exhibit 173: Ulefone – Key offerings

• 12.17 Zebra Technologies Corp. 
• Exhibit 174: Zebra Technologies Corp. – Overview
• Exhibit 175: Zebra Technologies Corp. – Business segments
• Exhibit 176: Zebra Technologies Corp. – Key news
• Exhibit 177: Zebra Technologies Corp. – Key offerings
• Exhibit 178: Zebra Technologies Corp. – Segment focus

13 Appendix

• 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist 
• Exhibit 179: Inclusions checklist
• Exhibit 180: Exclusions checklist

• 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ 
• Exhibit 181: Currency conversion rates for US$

• 13.4 Research methodology
• Exhibit 182: Research methodology
• Exhibit 183: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
• Exhibit 184: Information sources

• 13.5 List of abbreviations
• Exhibit 185: List of abbreviations

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