Crosscall continues to make its way into the world of rugged smartphones. If it concentrates a large part of its activity in the professional world – it equips the gendarmerie or even the SNCF – the brand also intends to appeal outside the framework of the fleet of these products. It targets its Stellar range of models at an audience that is demanding in terms of robustness, even sports enthusiasts. external Or craftsmen, for example, but looking for a device similar to a classic smartphone.
After the Stellar-X5 in 2023, which will cost around €800 (€900 when it was announced), Crosscall is rounding out its catalog with two more accessible terminals, the Stellar-M6 and the Stellar-M6e. We get most of the benefits expected from rugged smartphones: an IP68 certification that meets the MIL-STD-810H military standard, and the Crosscall drops from 1.5 meters on concrete to salt water, from -20 to 60°C. declares resistance against , and allowing the use of gloves because physical buttons are included. For its screen protection, Crosscall definitely hasn’t opted for the latest Corning Glass, but still offers Gorilla Glass 5. Made of thicker plastic for better shock resistance, the case is logically not the lightest on the market: count 242 grams.
Beyond these elements, Crosscall is banking on a technical sheet that includes a 6.1-inch IPS display (720 x 1560 pixels, its basic compromise), a Qualcomm QCM4490 processor with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A 4500 mAh battery that promises two days of autonomy, a 50 Mpx back photo sensor (8 Mpx on the front), compatibility with wifi 6 and eSIMs complete the package. It should also be noted that the Stellar-M6 is compatible with a range of accessories designed primarily for professionals, such as barcode scanners.
Hardware and software stability
Stellar-M6’s announced strength comes with a promise of durability. The smartphone launches Android 14, with the promise of five years of OS updates and security patches, a five-year hardware warranty, and a repairability rating of 9.3/10. The Stellar-M6e includes the same hardware, except for its wireless connectivity (limited to Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 standard), its RAM increased to 4GB, and it loses the fingerprint reader of its big brother. : This explains its more present introduction. Price Count on €499 for the Stellar-M6, and €399 for the Stellar-M6e.
