The top 5 water resistant phones
Phones are one of those items that you will inevitably replace every 3-4 years at the most. So you can’t really consider them “Buy if for life” BIFL quality. But what you can do is buy a durable phone. One that can handle mishaps and spills and keep on ticking. That’s why nowadays water resistant phones are all the rage. After all, probably 80% of destroyed phones get that way because they have been submerged in water. If you can snag a phone that has a water resistance rating that is considered fully water resistant then you are laughing. No more running out and dropping another $800 because you dropped your phone in the toilet.
This list will go over the top five phones that have at least an IP67 water resistance rating. This means the phones can be submerged under 3 feet (one metre) of water for at least 30 minutes. Some of them, like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, go even further with an IP68 rating. So without further ado, here are the top 5 water resistant phones.
Overall winner: The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The Samsing Galaxy S7 Edge is the hands down winner for water resistance. It boasts an amazing IP68 water resistance rating, meaning that it can be submerged up to 5 feet (1.5 metres) for at least 30 minutes without having any issues whatsoever. This means that accidentally jumping in the pool with your phone in your pocket is not an issue. Ditto for dropping your phone in the toilet.
Tests on this phone have actually shown it handling water submersion even better than the rating suggests, with some Youtube videos showing the phone go down to a depth of approximately 30 feet without having water gush into the internals. Samsung is able to offer this level of protection through their use of water resistance coatings on the internals as well as gaskets on all of the ports. If you are a prone to water-bound phone disasters, the Galaxy S7 Edge is for you.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge unlocked smartphone, 32 GB Silver (US Warranty -...
- The Phone you need the Phone you want
- With the Galaxy S7 you now have the freedom to choose the carrier and plan that works Best for you
- Wireless CDMA Wi-Fi and Hotspot water resistant
- The Phone you need the Phone you want
- With the Galaxy S7 you now have the freedom to choose the carrier and plan that works Best for you
- Wireless CDMA Wi-Fi and Hotspot water resistant
Runner up: iPhone 7 Plus
It took them a while, but Apple has finally given their iPhone water resistance! And they went all out too! Technically the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have IP67 water resistance, meaning that they can withstand a dunk into 3 feet of water for 30 minutes. Again, folks that have a stronger stomach for abusing their phone that I do online have shown that this IP67 rating is true. Not only this, but tests have shown the new iPhone stand up to Samsung’s flagship in terms of water resistance. This means that you can safely take some selfies while in the ocean with Apple’s new device, if that’s your kind of thing.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Unlocked Phone 128 GB - US Version (Silver)
- Keep everything you love about iPhone up to date, secure, and accessible from any device with iCloud.
- Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
- With just a single press, 3D Touch lets you do more than ever before.
- Keep everything you love about iPhone up to date, secure, and accessible from any device with iCloud.
- Multi-Touch display with IPS technology.
- With just a single press, 3D Touch lets you do more than ever before.
- The 12-megapixel iSight camera captures sharp, detailed photos. It takes 4K video, up to four times the resolution of 1080p HD video.
Galaxy S7 Active
The only reason that the Galaxy S7 Edge takes the crown from this beast is that it is probably a better phone overall. But the Galaxy S7 Active has the added feature of being almost indestructible. You see, it’s not just water resistance in this package, it is a fully reinforced body that is fit for use on the job site. And it has one of the best batteries in the business! This is actually probably the most “buy it for life” quality rugged phone that you will find. Not as sleek as the S7 Edge, but it is no slouch.
Galaxy s7 Active Unlocked GSM SM-G891A 32GB Titanium Gray
- Snapdragon 820
- 4000 mah
- 5.1 inch screen, 2560x1440 pixels
- 32gb with expandable SD card slot
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, and 41
- Snapdragon 820
- 4000 mah
- 5.1 inch screen, 2560x1440 pixels
- 32gb with expandable SD card slot
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, and 41
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony was actually one of the first companies to include full water resistance in their flagship phones way back in 2013. Once again they have created a solid phone in the Xperia XZ, and included IP68 water resistance. If you’re interested in an Android phone but maybe don’t love Samsung, this is probably your best bet for a powerful Android flagship that also won’t fizzle when exposed to water.
Sony Xperia XZ - Unlocked Phone - Black
- 5.2" Full HD display with premium, durable Gorilla Glass 4 and polished metal in a rounded form for a comfortable fit in your hand.
- 23MP camera with three highly intelligent sensors (Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, and RGBC IR) captures your moments in motion and in true-to-life color in any condition.
- 5.2" Full HD display with premium, durable Gorilla Glass 4 and polished metal in a rounded form for a comfortable fit in your hand.
- 23MP camera with three highly intelligent sensors (Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, and RGBC IR) captures your moments in motion and in true-to-life color in any condition.
- 4K video recording with dual microphone and noise cancellation for immersive video and audio.
- Steady Shot video with 5-axis stabilization for smoother action videos and steadier close-ups and selfie videos.
- With longer battery lifespan, usage tips, and stronger performance when you need it, the Xperia XZ gets smarter and more personal the more you use it.
Motorola Moto G (3rd generation)
Probably the best deal in the phone industry, the Moto G 3rd Generation is not only easy on the wallet at just $199, but it also features full IPX7 water resistance. Strangely, Motorola dropped the IP rating on their newer Moto G4 Plus model. So get this one while it is still available if you want an affordable water resistant phone.
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- Advanced water resistance
- 13 MP camera which includes a color-balancing dual LED Flash
- 5 Inch HD display; Brilliant display quality and the strength of Corning Gorilla Glass
- Quad core processing power in a great value product
- Advanced water resistance
- 13 MP camera which includes a color-balancing dual LED Flash
- 5 Inch HD display; Brilliant display quality and the strength of Corning Gorilla Glass
- Quad core processing power in a great value product
- 5MP rear camera with a VGA front facing camera
- Great 24hr battery performance with a 2470mAh battery
- Expandable memory; Slot for an optional micro SD card with up to 32 GB capacity.
- 4G LTE Speed; Browse, stream music, watch video, and play games at blazing speed.
The top 5 water resistant phones run down
So there you have it! Say goodbye to the days of drying your phone in a bag full of rice. These five phones are the best of the best in terms of build quality and water resistance. Also, they are all really good phones generally. You can’t go wrong with any of them. Here they are again:
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