I have nothing against rugged phones, been interesting for rugged smartphone that has decent specs(for the price) and somewhat acceptable cameras and isnt too big, so this could be welcome addition for those who don't care in buying Chinese brands and getting their data sent directly to Xi's office.
As long as it stays well below 300 dollar mark it will be OK, otherwise its just unreal to ask so much money for Chinese phone given how saturated is market with Chinese rugged phones.
Also, for the love of god, what on earth are all these rugged phone makers thinking when they insert cameras inside the screen with punch hole or water drop designs?! There's more than plenty of space above the screen, within the bezel!

QuoteHowever, certain lesser-known brands with unique product offerings do continue to offer compact smartphones, such as the Fossibot F116 Pro rugged smartphone.

they do continue to offer compact RUGGED smartphones!! how about light and small that dont weight as much as a 6" smartphone and is twice as fat! nobody wants rugged phones.
the market is overflooded with idiotic designers that dont know what people want.