Let's start with the elephant in the room - this phone is HEAVY. At 577g, it's like carrying a small brick in your pocket. But after using it for weeks, I've come to appreciate that weight as a trade-off for its insane 22000mAh battery life. Seriously, I went four days without charging while constantly streaming music at work!

The speaker lives up to its 136dB hype - it's loud enough to hear over construction noise. I've completely stopped carrying my Bluetooth speaker when hiking. The sound quality won't replace your home stereo, but for outdoor use? Absolute game-changer.

Performance-wise, the Dimensity 6100+ handles everything I throw at it smoothly. Multitasking between maps, Spotify and camera works flawlessly thanks to that massive 24GB RAM (8GB physical + 16GB virtual). The 6.6" FHD+ display is decent though not OLED-level vibrant.

Now the ruggedness - this thing survives everything. I've dropped it on concrete multiple times (thanks to that handy strap preventing total disasters) without a scratch. The IP68/IP69K rating means I've used it in rainstorms without worry.

Biggest downsides? The cameras are just okay - night shots are grainy despite the IR night vision claims. Also, T-Mobile signal can be spotty in rural areas despite claims of strong connectivity.

Final verdict? If you need an ultra-durable phone with WEEK-long battery that can double as a power bank (yes, it charges other devices!), this is your best bet - just be ready for arm workouts.