Translated with AI from the Russian original.

The new product is designed for use in harsh weather conditions, industrial facilities, and field trips.

Russian manufacturer Aquarius has started serial production of the updated rugged smartphone AQfone NS M12 (2026). The smartphone is equipped with a proprietary motherboard and supports domestic operating systems Aurora, Red OS M, and AQOS.

The AQfone NS M12 (2026) features an enhanced dust and water-resistant body (IP68), drop resistance from heights up to 1.2 meters, and an increased capacity battery of 5600 mAh. The device is equipped with a 6.67-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution. For data protection, hardware switches for wireless communication and the camera/microphone block are provided. The smartphone supports 33W fast charging and features a fingerprint scanner on the power button.

Other features include a dual main camera (16 and 8 MP), an 8 MP front camera, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of built-in flash memory, support for Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and two Nano SIMs.

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