What is MIL-STD-810G? What does the MIL-STD-810G standard mean for smartphones?

In What is MIL-STD-810G?, the phrase MIL-STD stands for Military Standard and 810G is the version number of the standard. The 810G was released in 2014 to replace the standard version 810F released in 2010.

MIL-STD-810G is a standard set by the US military for the technological devices they use. MIL-STD-810G mainly focuses on durability, resistance to extreme weather, impact.

Therefore, to achieve MIL-STD-810G standard certification, technological devices will have to undergo 29 harsh tests. Here are the tests used by the US military to evaluate devices to MIL-STD-810G standards:

1. Test Method 500.6 Low Pressure (Altitude)
2. Test method 501.6 High temperature
3. Test method 502.6 Low temperature
4. Test method 503.6 Thermal shock
5. Test method 504.2 Liquid contamination
6. Test method 505.6 Solar radiation
7. Test method 506.6 Rain
8. Test method 507.6 Humidity
9. Test method 508.7 Mushroom
10. Test method 509.6 Salt mist
11. Test method 510.6 Sand and dust
12. Test method 511.6 Flammable environment
13. Test method 512.5 Immersion
14. Test method 513.7 Acceleration
15. Test method 514.7 Vibration
16. Test method 515.7 Acoustic noise
17. Test method 516.7 Shock
18. Test method 517.2 Firework shock
19. Test method 518.2 Acidosis
20. Test method 519.7 Concussion due to gunfire
21. Test method 520.4 Temperature, humidity, vibration and altitude
22. Test method 521.4 Simulation of ice rain
23. Test method 522.2 Bullet shock
24. Test method 523.4 Vibration, noise
25. Test method 524.1 Freezing and thawing
26. Test method 525.1 Bullet shock
27. Test method 526.1 Rail impact
28. Test method 527.1 Vibration, shock test in various cases
29. Test method 528.1 Mechanical vibration of shipboard equipment

What does the MIL-STD-810G standard mean for smartphones?

A smartphone that meets the MIL-STD-810G standard will have extremely high durability, excellent impact resistance, and will not break easily if dropped while in use. In addition, the device can also withstand severe shocks. harsh environmental conditions such as frost, frost, etc. And finally, dust and water cannot penetrate a smartphone that is MIL-STD-810G compliant.

In other words, when you have a smartphone with MIL-STD-810G certification in your hand, you can comfortably use it without worrying in any environment.

In fact, at the moment, there are only a few companies that have released MIL-STD-810G certified smartphones and those are usually smartphones with the super durable label. Meanwhile, smartphone models for ordinary users only apply the IP waterproof and dustproof standard, which is enough for peace of mind.