IIIF150 Air3 Rugged Smartphone Announced: Has Helio G96 CPU, 12GB RAM and 100MP Main Camera

IIIF150, a Chinese based rugged smartphones manufacturer, has announced the release of their latest rugged Android smartphone, the IIIF150 Air3. The new device continues the brand’s tradition of creating tough, durable smartphones that are designed to withstand the harshest conditions possible.

Here is all you should know about the IIIF150 Air3

The IIIF150 Air3 comes with a bold and unique design that has illuminated rings around the rear cameras, which add practicality to the phones rugged build. It is built to comply with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H standards, indicating that it is designed to resist dust, water, and impacts. The IP69K rating, in particular, means that the device can endure high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.

In terms of performance, the Air3 is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, a somewhat dated but capable processor. It is fitted with a 6.6-inch IPS display that offers a 1080×2400 resolution, which should be usable in outdoor scenarios, however, the specific brightness nit is not specified.

Coming to the camera specs, the smartphone includes a 100MP main camera, based on the OmniVision OVA0B40 sensor, along with a 20MP night camera with infrared illumination for those who want to capture night time images. The front camera on the other hand, is a 32MP Samsung ISOCELL GD1 sensor.

The phone has a battery capacity of 5000mAh and supports 30W fast charging, which should suffice for a full day’s use under typical conditions. One may argue that the battery capacity should have been better, at least up to 6000 or 7000mAh. However, the aim here is to keep the device skinned as much as possible. IIIF150 is also got the B3 model in the works, which is expected to house 10000mAh battery for those who prioritize battery life.

Here are the key specs for the IIIF150 Air3:

• Display: 6.6-inch S-IPS, 1080×2400 resolution, 399 ppi
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G96 (2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55, Mali-G57 MC2)
• RAM and ROM: 12GB LPDDR4X and 512GB UFS 2.2
• Rear Cameras:
• 100 MP main camera (OmniVision OVA0B40)
• 20 MP night camera with IR illumination and autofocus
• Front Camera: 32 MP (Samsung ISOCELL GD1)
• Battery: 5000 mAh, 30W fast charging
• Operating System: Android 14
• Connectivity: LTE, HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE
• Protection: IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
• Additional Features: NFC, fingerprint scanner (side-mounted), Type-C USB

IIIF150 Air3 Pricing and Availability

The IIIF150 Air3 is available in two color options: a Check Black and a special Doodle Limited. Both of these options are already listed on AliExpress via the company’s official store, and will be premiered between September 9th to September 11th with a retail price tag of $199.