Hammer

Hammer phones — what to know before choosing protection

Hammer is a brand of rugged smartphones and watches belonging to the myPhone family. The phones are designed for work on construction sites, outdoors and in tough conditions. For example, the Hammer Construction 2 5G has an IP69 rating and MIL-STD-810H certification, a 6500 mAh battery with 33 W charging, and the Thermal 5G version also has a thermal imaging camera.

The reinforced body protects the phone against drops, but the screen itself is still exposed to scratches from sand, tools or keys. That is why this category focuses on protecting the display and lenses, fitted to specific models.

Hybrid glass and films for Hammer phones

Hybrid glass

Flexible hybrid glass is thin and does not crack at the edges as easily as classic tempered glass. It works well on rugged phones where the screen is surrounded by a raised, rubberised frame — the thin layer fits into the recess and does not stick out. Hybrid glass is available for the Hammer Construction, Construction 2 5G, Iron 4, Iron V, Iron 6, Blade V 5G, Energy X and Ranger, among others.

Protective films

• Matte film — reduces glare, useful when working in full sunlight.
• Hydrogel film — flexible and easy to apply, adheres well to the edges of the screen.
• Ceramic film — harder than hydrogel, with a black frame.
• Multi-layer film — the thicker construction disperses impact force better.

Privacy glass and camera glass

Glass with a privacy filter narrows the screen viewing angle — useful when the phone is used to work with customer data. Camera glass protects the lenses from scratches.

Accessories for Hammer Watch smartwatches

Hammer watches are just as tough as the phones — the Hammer Watch 2 has a titanium case, a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 3 and 5 ATM water resistance. The watch screen, however, is constantly exposed to rubbing against walls, tools or sleeves. For the Watch Plus, Watch 2, Watch 2 Lite and Watch 2 Military Edition you will find hybrid glass as well as hydrogel, ceramic and matte films.

Other watch add-ons are in the smartwatches and accessories category.

How to choose screen protection for your Hammer model?

• Exact model name — the Hammer range has many similar names (Iron V and Iron Va, Blade V 5G and Blade Va 5G, Construction and Construction 2 5G). Some protectors fit several versions — in that case the product name lists them.
• Working conditions — on construction sites and outdoors, hybrid glass or multi-layer film works better; in the office, matte or privacy film.
• Gloves — a thin film affects touch sensitivity less than thick glass.

Hammer is made by the same group as myPhone phones. If you are looking for protection for other rugged phones, check the CAT and Ulefone categories, and you will find the full list of brands in the Other brands category.