From rugged computing experts, an economically priced, dual-SIM, IP68-sealed 5.5-inch Android handheld designed for harsh environments
(by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer)

The Cedar CP3 rugged handheld/smartphone was made available Fall 2018 by Juniper Systems as a more powerful and more technologically up-to-date successor to the earlier Cedar CT5.

The Cedar product line was launched by Juniper Systems a few years ago to meet customer demand for a lower-cost, ruggedized Android line that would serve as a more suitable alternative to fragile consumer devices for outdoor applications. One that was built from the ground up for ruggedness, supports the cell bands used in the United States (including 4G LTE), has the requisite IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number for security, and one that has, of course, passed all the requisite FCC & CE compliance testing.

Below you can see what the Cedar CP3 looks like front, back and sides. It's an attractive, purposeful design instantly recognizable as a tool for the job. No need for a protective case here (though a special "floatable" boot/case seems to be either included or available).

Measuring 6.6 x 3.25 inches (about 10% larger in each direction than the iPhone 8 Plus) but just 0.55 inch thick, the CP3 remains pocketable, and it weighs under nine ounces. Its 5.5-inch screen is the same size as that of an iPhone 8, and the display's 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution matches that of the iPhone 8 Plus as well. 401 pixels per inch is super-sharp, and it's an AMOLED screen, which means it has great viewing angles from all directions, radiant colors, and deep blacks.

For hardware controls, on its right side the CP3 handheld has the power button on the right and volume up/down controls on the left. An additional button on the left can be used for the camera. The three capacitive standard Android control buttons (Menu, Home, Back) look like they are beneath the display, but they actually seem implemented in software on the display itself.

Impressive technology