Rugged phones are brilliant in theory, but in practice they often feel like you’re carrying a paving slab in your pocket. The AGM G3 Pro sets out to fix that, promising proper durability, built-in thermal imaging and even wireless charging; all in a body that’s slim enough to live with day to day. So does it finally hit the rugged-phone sweet spot, or is it just another compromise? I’ve been using it as my daily phone for the past month to find out.When I reviewed the Tank 4 Pro last year, I was impressed that it had slimmed down from the Tank 3 Pro’s frankly absurd 696g to a still-hefty 538g. The AGM G3 Pro takes things even further, tipping the scales at 375g.Yes, that’s still a lot heavier than a standard smartphone (around 170–190g for a typical flagship), but in rugged-phone terms, it’s certainly not the heaviest. You’ll notice the weight at first, but your pocket (and your jeans) won’t resent it nearly as much as they would with something like the Ulefone Armor 29 Ultra, which is an eye-watering 688g and almost comically chunky.It doesn’t have the Tank 4 Pro’s built-in projector, or the Armor 29 Ultra’s dual AMOLED screens and one-inch sensor. But it does have two party tricks neither of those rival ruggeds can pull off: thermal imaging and wireless charging. So, how does it hold up everywhere else?
