Cruising cell phones

[sailingunity]

Lots of topics on what cell phone plan to pick when cruising but not much on which cell phone? I'm needing to upgrade my wife's phone and thought I would get one that we can take with us on our journey (whenever that starts).

As far as I can see, some of the requirements would be:

-Weather resistant
-Unlocked
-Network compatibility - what networks do other countries use?
-SIM card compatibility - are there some SIM cards that are not available in other countries, nano-SIM, micro-SIM, etc?

What are some other good features to have? Recommendations?

[Dulcesuenos]

We purchased a blu, 5.5. On Amazon pretty cheap Its probably a bit dated now but we like the dual sim card slots. And separate SD card holder. Add a life proof or water proof case and ts a great boat phone. Totally unlocked and cheap enough to have a spare. We use Walmart straight talk plan in the us, $45. Month unlimited everything including hot spot, this year we have used it in Bahamas, Portugal and Spain problem free with local Sim cards and a 1 month plan. Lots of good phones I recommend find one unlocked. separate sim card from SD card slot, and one you can find a waterproof case for and a replacement batt, and a lot of memory

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[sailingunity]

I didn't think about the replacement battery, that's a good idea.

[sailingunity]

Perhaps this new Cat phone, IR camera seems useful? Rugged Phones & Accessories | Cat phones US