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This Android Phone Has a Detachable Action Camera, Coming to the US for $999

The rugged phone launches on Kickstarter with a removable action cam, 64GB of camera storage and a battery that can extend recording to 800 minutes.

  • RugOne is officially debuting the Xsnap 7 Pro at IFA 2026, with early-bird Kickstarter sales opening September 7 for 799 euros , featuring a unique detachable magnetic action camera module.
  • Ulephone's new sub-brand RugOne stands apart by rejecting conventional smartphone design, offering a ruggedized Android device with a detachable action camera unlike most competitors in the market.
  • The phone packs a 32MP selfie camera alongside a 50MP stabilized main sensor and 64MP infrared night vision camera, while the 39-gram detachable module records 2.7K at 30fps with a 133-degree field-of-view.
  • Powering the device is a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, paired with a 6.67-inch display offering 1,700-nit peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rates, running Android 16 with promised Android 20 support.
  • Global availability arrives in October for $999 through Amazon and RugOne's online store in Sand Dune and Classic Black, with the detachable camera delivering 40 minutes of battery life, extendable to 800 minutes when docked with the phone's 9,300mAh battery.
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RugOne, Ulefone’s rugged device brand, has unveiled its latest flagship for outdoor adventures at IFA in Berlin: the Xsnap 7 Pro. Following on from last year’s Xever 7 series, the biggest attraction of the new model is the modular, detachable cubic camera built directly into the back of the body. The magnetic camera module, weighing 39 grams, records in 2.7K resolution at 30 frames per second and can be detached from the main chassis for up to 4…

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The Verge broke the news in United States on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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