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Land Rover Explore
Land Rover Explore
Land Rover Explore
Land Rover Explore
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7.3/10
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The Land Rover Explore currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.6 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.6 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
16+ MP, f/2.0
Camera
Camera
16+ MP, f/2.0
4000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Mashable
Mashable

The Land Rover Explore phone is rugged and performs well as a GPS device, but slow performance and bad camera drag it down.

- Stan Schroeder, Mashable
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

Simply as a smartphone, cost-wise you could say that the Land Rover Explore does not offer enough for its price: Its performance is weaker than other smartphones in this price bracket, and its display seems a little too exposed to survive a serious tumble unscathed.

- Florian Wimmer, Notebookcheck
Stuff
Stuff

The Explore is a good-looking and fully featured rugged phone that is perfect for frequent hikers. But its price is just too steep to be worth climbing

- Ryan Jones, Stuff
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

Land Rover’s intentions with the Explore are very clear: to create a smartphone for those who spend much of their lives in the great outdoors. When assessed on those terms, it’s a roaring success, oozing style and refinement while boasting practically every mark of robustness and resilience you coul...

- Edward Munn, Expert Reviews
TechRadar
TechRadar

Posers and pioneers alike will love the Land Rover Explore, a phone built for outdoor pursuits which impresses on durability and data-gathering, but has some small design flaws.

- Jamie Carter, TechRadar


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Land Rover backs up the Explore with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your Explore has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Land Rover support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Land Rover's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
5"

The Land Rover Explore's screen size is 5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.6 GHz

There is a MediaTek Helio X27 Deca core 2.6 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS).

Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 16+ MP, f/2.0 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 400 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 4000 mAh battery. Land Rover's performance ratings are 529 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Land Rover Explore Specs

Overview
Release Date May 25, 2018
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat

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Processor MediaTek Helio X27 Deca core 2.6 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.423 W/kg
Body: 1.476 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 400 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels, f/2.0
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density 441 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Glove touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 673 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 529 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.2 x 7.65 x 1.2 cm (6 x 3 x 0.5 in)
Weight 212 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating IP 68
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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