Waterproof and dust-resistant smartphones are not new in the industry anymore. In fact, these features are often a standard now for mobile devices. Companies such as Samsung and Sony have been working and releasing devices for the past years, which are waterproof and dust-free. Apple recently joined the bandwagon as well with the iPhone 7.
Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were announced just days ago and these devices have water- and dust-resistant feature. In addition, Companies such as P21 and HzO are working on coatings that go way beyond the military spec for 30 minutes and three feet of water. In the future, everyone's phone is expected to be hydrophilic.
In the meantime, here are the six water-resistant phones that you will surely love not just for being hydrophilic but its monster performance.
1. Apple iPhone 7 And 7 Plus
Aside from the fact that it has no audio jack available in the device which dismayed many fans. The new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus comes with two stereo speakers for a better sound experience.
IPhone 7 and 7 Plus are both protected by IP67 certification wherein it can be submerged in water for up to 3 feet for 30 minutes.
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
The Galaxy S7 Active has extra-long battery life and is resistant to dust, water and drops. It has the same speedy performance, expandable storage and excellent camera quality as the original S7.
It is rated IP68 which allows your phone to dive up to 5 feet deep for 30 minutes.
3. Sony Xperia XZ
The Xperia XZ flaunts a 23-megapixel camera, said to be the best camera in Sony line-up. It is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor and a 5.2-inch full HD display. It's also the latest handset from Sony's X range that is water and dust-proof because it satisfies IP68 standards, you can splash around the pool with it, and leave it submerged in up to 5 feet (or about 1.5 meters) of water for 30 minutes just like Samsung Galaxy S7 Active/
4. Motorola Moto G4 And G4 Plus
The Moto G4's big, bold screen and junk-free software make it a pleasure to use throughout the day. Its ability to survive a submerging will appeal to the clumsy ones.
With its big, bold screen, water-resistant design and rock-bottom price, the Moto G4 is an amazing deal for many of us.
5. Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge
If you can't afford the more expensive yet it doesn't feel very much durable Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, perhaps these sleeker and more premium looking S7 and S7 Edge will be better for you.
These devices were beautifully designed by Samsung and the S7 edge has a dual edge curves on its left and right and considered to be the 2016's all-around phone to beat.
It is also rated IP68 where it can be submerged for up to 5 feet deep within 30 minutes.
6. Kyocera DuraForce XD
If you are looking for a budget phone with a big screen plus a splash resistance feature, well, Kyocera DuraForce XD fits for you.
It is dust- and shockproof phone which can survive extreme cold and hot temperatures, and you can plunge it in up to 6 feet (about 2 meters) for 30 minutes.
