The ‘rugged’ smartphone mania is fast catching up. We earlier told you about Motorola Defy+ and Samsung Galaxy Xcover as fresh addition to this new sought-after lineup and today Gresso Extreme X3 has joined in too. Even though the Swiss manufacturer is better known for its pretty phone, it probably thought of cashing in the current wave taking over the smartphone industry. The phone claims that it can function impeccably even in the most operating conditions. To prove its point, the makers put the phone through a variety of trials like fall from a height of 7 meters, prolonged immersion into a depth of 5 meters and also a placement in working concrete mixer. Well that was a little too much, but yes, the phones are shock-proof and water resistant.

The phone has actually made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the first floating device in the world. One can even operate the phone if they are wearing gloves, thanks to the ‘well’ organized and shaped keys. From the sound of it, the phone seems to be more apt for construction workers. But the price is too steep for that. It is expected to hit shelves in September for a price of $270.