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Read, Is every waterproof phone shockproof? What does IP68 protection class mean? And what smartphone is not afraid of water? TOP 10 phones.

It should be noted that the presence of a waterproof case does not guarantee you eternal storage of the device at great depths. Most often, the device is able to remain intact only for the first half hour. Yes, and that's the speech in this case is about a shallow depth - usually a few meters.

If the device fell into the open sea when you were on a yacht, then you can say goodbye to it. Even if there is scuba gear on board. The exact conditions of water protection should be read on the official website of the smartphone manufacturer - in the technical specifications you will find the so-called water resistance standard.

Most often, waterproof smartphones are also shockproof. But this rule is not always followed. The fact is that now a special glue inside the phone can provide water resistance.

At the same time, the body remains thin, and therefore, after falling on paving slabs or asphalt, chips and even more serious damage may appear. That is why our selection contains not only, but also the flagships of well-known companies.

Phone water resistance standards

Almost every smartphone with a waterproof case receives a so-called dust and moisture protection certificate. Only those manufacturers who want to save money do not send their devices for special tests. If the certificate is received, then it is prescribed in the technical specifications in the form of IPxx. The first number indicates the degree of dust protection. The second number concerns water. Often, manufacturers write IP68 on their phone and say that this is very cool. :

0 - splashes freely penetrate under the body of the device;
1 - the gadget is protected only from vertically falling drops of water;
2 - the device is protected from vertically falling drops of water, but at the same time it can be tilted by 15 degrees;
3 - the device is not afraid of water splashes sprayed at an angle of up to 60 degrees;
4 - the gadget is not at all afraid of water splashes, no matter at what angle they fall on the case;
5 - the device is not afraid of water jets falling on it at any angle;
6 - the device is protected from strong water jets;
7 - the device withstands short-term immersion under water;
8 - the device can be under water for a long time, usually half an hour is meant).

Thus, the indication of IP68 indicates that the smartphone has a dust-proof housing and can withstand prolonged immersion in water.

It is the certificate of dust and moisture resistance that you should focus on if you use your smartphone in particularly difficult conditions. You should not forget about the technical characteristics, so as not to buy a very weak device. Please note that some phones also receive a Military certification - you can trust it even more.

Let's see which waterproof phone is better.

Kyocera Brigadier

Great smartphone for hikers and skiers. The fact is that this smartphone is not only not afraid of water, but is also protected from all sorts of blows against stones and other hard objects. The manufacturer assures that the smartphone is able to stay under water for up to half an hour - only after such a period the performance will be lost.

As you know, moisture adversely affects the touch keys. In this regard, they are replaced here with physical buttons. The display, of course, remained touch-sensitive. Otherwise, it would be impossible to manage the operating system. By the way, such an old version of the "green robot" is a significant drawback.

The manufacturer claims that the 4.5-inch display of the device, which has, is reliably protected. But buyers in the reviews indicate that sapphire glass is used as protection, and this is not the best way. As for the characteristics of a waterproof phone, they cannot be called ideal.

However, 2 GB of RAM, a quad-core processor from Qualcomm, a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels - many users do not need more. The undoubted advantages of the smartphone are the relatively small size and the presence of a barometer.

Advantages:

Decent amount of memory;
The screen has a high pixel density;
Compact dimensions for a device of this class;
There is a barometer;
Certified including Military 810G;
A good processor is built in.

Disadvantages:

Not the longest battery life
Very high cost;
Weak plugs;
A simple front camera.

Waterproof phone Conquest S6 OCTA, but also shockproof

Protected by full program smartphone. Its body consists of many rubber inserts. Inside is waterproof glue. As a result, the device complies with the IP68 standard. This means that the device will be able to stay under water for at least half an hour. And one of the colors - yellow will make it easy to detect a smartphone even in troubled waters.

The display of this device is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. This allows us to hope that the stones will leave only scratches on the front surface. However, it all depends on the height of the fall. Another undoubted advantage of the device is the battery. Its capacity reaches 6000 mAh.

With an energy-efficient eight-core processor, this allows you to count on several days of battery life. However, do not forget that the impact-resistant case and such a capacious battery affect the weight.

In general, the device causes only positive emotions. The HD resolution of the display is ideal for a 5-inch diagonal. Not the worst is the built-in camera - it has a resolution of 13 megapixels. A nice bonus is the ability to recharge from the docking station.

Advantages:

Has protection even according to the Military MIL-810G standard;
Powerful processor is used;
Implemented charging from the docking station;
Good rear camera
There are two slots for SIM-cards;
Very long battery life.

Disadvantages:

The Android version could be fresher;
Weighs 312 g;
Not the most best job navigation module.

Caterpillar Cat B30

The simplest waterproof mobile phone. There is no operating system here. That is, the manufacturer decided to rely not on functionality, but on compact dimensions and ease of dialing. He also endowed the gadget with two slots for a SIM card. He did not forget about the rear camera, but its resolution is only 2 megapixels. However, for a push-button device, this parameter is very impressive.

Typically, push-button phones have built-in memory, calculated in tens of megabytes. But the Caterpillar Cat B30 is the exception to the rule. This "tube" offers 1 GB of memory for data storage! And if that's not enough, you can use a microSD card. The case of the device is protected from impacts on a hard surface.

There is also some water resistance. But it cannot be called complete - the device received an IP67 certificate. That is, after diving under water, the phone needs to be brought to the surface as quickly as possible. There is also a restriction on the depth of immersion - it should not exceed 1 m.

The mobile phone has a WAP-browser working with the help of 3G-networks. Also, support for two SIM-cards should please, which allows you to combine the tariffs of different operators. But the rest of the characteristics of the phone causes a feeling of disappointment. For example, leaves much to be desired best time battery life - it is 4 hours of talk time. A simple one is built in here and the display - eBooks you definitely won't read it.

Advantages:

Small size and light weight;
Cute appearance;
Can insert two SIM cards;
Large amount of RAM and permanent memory;
You can access the Internet via 3G.

disadvantages:

Built-in bad camera;
Short battery life;
The screen has a very modest diagonal;
Inflated price tag.

Ginzzu R62

This is a waterproof phone, which may seem overpriced. And the size of the mobile phone can not be called tiny, which also does not suit some potential buyers. But on the other hand, the device has a huge number of rubber pads that will definitely save the phone when it falls somewhere on the asphalt.

Also, the increase in size benefited the battery - its capacity was an impressive 1700 mAh. As a result, you will have to use the network adapter no more than once every three days. Unless you use a walkie-talkie, which is very energy-intensive.

Yes, Ginzzu R62 differs from its competitors precisely in the presence of a walkie-talkie. It operates in the range of 400-470 MHz. In a word, a pair of such phones will be very useful for hunters, fishermen and, for example, builders. However, it is not necessary to buy this particular model - Ginzzu and some other companies have other mobile phones with a walkie-talkie operating in this range.

Advantages:

Capacious battery;
There are two slots for SIM-cards;
A good camera with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels;
Built-in walkie-talkie;
Excellent protection according to the IP68 standard;
Sturdy screw assembly.

disadvantages:

The device almost disappeared from store shelves;
Almost no memory
No 3G support.

Vkworld New Stone V3

One of the most inexpensive phones with a brutal protected case. The device complies with the IP68 standard. This becomes clear not only after reading the technical specifications, but also when looking at the appearance of the device. Rubber keyboard, lots of soft pads, orange coloring…

This device can clearly withstand a fall from high altitude and diving. And under its back cover is a 3000 mAh battery. This allows the owner of the mobile phone to go on a multi-day hike, and during it, and not use a portable battery.

Another feature of Vkworld New Stone V3 is the availability three slots for SIM cards. The buyer will also have to use the memory card slot, because the built-in storage capacity of this phone is only 64 MB. The device can be used for photography, albeit not of the highest quality - the resolution of the rear camera reaches 2 megapixels. "Frontal" here, as you might guess, is not at all.

In general, the device leaves a positive impression. You can only find fault with the fact that it is impossible to purchase it in Russian retail chains. Unfortunately, the Chinese company Vkworld distributes its creations only through GearBest, AliExpress and other similar online stores.

Advantages:

Attractive price tag;
You can insert up to three SIM cards;
Loud speaker is used;
Good shock and water protection;
Long battery life;
The phone can charge another gadget;
Relatively good camera;
Nice 2.4" display.

disadvantages:

Will have to wait for delivery from China.

Not all waterproof smartphones need to be shockproof. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S8 does not have any rubber pads. This made it possible to leave the dimensions of the device quite sane. And it cannot be said that the very first fall on paving slabs will break the smartphone.

Glass from Corning from the Gorilla Glass series, which covers the front and back panels, protects the smartphone according to all the rules. If the landing is successful, then you will find only small chips on the side end.

As for water protection, the device meets the IP68 standard. That is, the device can be dropped somewhere in the pool - nothing will come of it. I am glad that the South Koreans have provided a full-fledged flagship with such protection. As a result, the buyer receives a device with maximum performance.

It even has the ability to unlock by scanning the iris, which almost none of the competitors offers. And do not forget that South Korean products are certainly equipped with an AMOLED screen, which contributes to a long battery life.

Another undoubted advantage of the smartphone is a large number of high-speed wireless modules. An excellent camera is built in here. In a word, it is not surprising that the circulation of the Galaxy S8 is estimated at tens of millions of copies sold.

Advantages:

There is support for LTE-A category sixteen;
A camera with f/1.7 aperture and optical stabilization is used;
Powerful processor;
Large amount of memory;
There is a gyroscope, a barometer and a fingerprint sensor;
There is a high-resolution AMOLED display;
Supports two SIM cards;
The latest version of the operating system.

Disadvantages:

High price;
Slippery glass body.

Apple iPhone 8

Apple's smartphone, released in the fall of 2017, also has water protection. It is implemented, however, according to the IP67 standard. In this regard, do not leave the phone under water for any long time. Other than that, it's a typical iPhone. It does not differ too much from its predecessor - perhaps that is why the device is not in great demand. It will soon come to the point that the smartphone will be sold at a discount. And it will be a great chance to get acquainted with Apple products for the first time!

The smartphone has a glass coating on both sides. As a result, it is difficult to leave scratches on the case - for this you will have to use a combat knife. Glass can break, it all depends on the height of the fall of the device and the type of surface on which the landing occurs. As for the characteristics of the smartphone, they are not satisfactory.

The structure of the device included a powerful processor, thanks to which the iPhone 8 takes the second place in the ranking of smartphones according to AnTuTu Benchmark. Above - only the Plus version, equipped with a larger display. The device includes a 12-megapixel camera, supplemented by optical stabilization.

Its aperture can open up to f / 1.8, which is a very good result. The main advantage of the camera is that it can shoot 4K video at 60 fps. The picture is displayed on a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels.

The device has a huge number of supported LTE frequencies. This allows it to transfer data at high speed in any country where 4G networks are supported. And the device was equipped with a large amount of memory. At least operational. As for permanent memory, as you know, there is not much of it. And here there is also no microSD card slot, which only complicates the situation.

Advantages:

Very good rear camera;
Powerful processor;
Decent amount of RAM;
Good front camera;
A large number of wireless modules;
Long battery life;
Compact size and light weight.

disadvantages:

Water protection only according to the IP67 standard;
The stability of iOS 11 is far from ideal;
No memory card slot;
Very high price.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

A wonderful South Korean smartphone for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on the purchase of such a device. For asking about a couple of tens of thousands of rubles. For this amount, you will receive a waterproof device with a 16-megapixel camera, the aperture of which can be opened up to f / 1.9.

On the front panel of the device is a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. A capacious battery paired with an energy-efficient screen and the same processor provide two to three days of battery life. Only constantly active Bluetooth and regularly launched games can reduce this time. Importantly, the device supports fast charging, endowed with the appropriate technology, the AC adapter is included.

The structure of the device includes 32 GB of permanent memory. Another smartphone is able to please with a fingerprint sensor, a gyroscope and a barometer - it is surprising that the South Koreans did not save on these sensors. Everything is in order with the device and with wireless modules - everything you need is here.

Advantages:

The AMOLED screen made it possible to implement the Always On Display function;
Long operating time from a full charge;
All necessary sensors are present;
High data transfer rate;
Decent amount of memory;
Excellent front camera;
You can use two memory cards.

disadvantages:

Slippery hull;
The cost will not seem optimal to everyone;
The rear camera does not have an optical stabilizer.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

This powerful waterproof smartphone was created by the Japanese company Sony. In this regard, it has a decent markup for the brand. If you still decide to buy, you will get a device with a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The pixel density is astronomical! To process such a picture, a powerful processor is required. And the smartphone has it - the top-end solution from Qualcomm is used.

Another feature of the Japanese device is the camera. It is a 19-megapixel module. For a few seconds, the camera is capable of shooting at 960 fps. Thrill-seekers and lovers of macro photography will be pleased! Other characteristics of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium are also not satisfactory. The device has a large amount of memory. Wireless modules are used exclusively high-speed. In short, this is the perfect smartphone for use in the bathroom!

Advantages:

Stylish design;
You can insert a pair of SIM cards;
Very a high resolution display;
A very good rear camera is built in;
Good "front";
Very powerful processor;
Large amount of memory.

disadvantages:

Marky and slippery case;
Outrageously overpriced.

Summarizing

The list of worthy waterproof phones could go on forever. But sometime you have to stop. In this collection, we looked at a variety of devices. All of them are waterproof to some extent. Some of them are supplemented with a shock-resistant case.

Others offer very powerful components instead. Still others are generally push-button telephones. It seems that if you previously aimed at buying a device that can be used in any conditions, then such a selection definitely made your choice easier.

Have you ever used mobile phone with a waterproof case? Or are you still only dreaming about such a gadget? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.

Technology

New smartphone from Sony running on the operating system Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), stands out from other smartphones in that it can work even if it immersed in water to a depth of 1.5 meters.

Sony Xperia ZR has a level of protection against dust and moisture (IP55, IP58). It is worth noting that the IP55 and IP58 standards mean that the machine can be used in the rain or removed by the pool.

At the same time, these standards apply to " clean water", which means that you should not take your phone with you if you are going to dive in the sea.

The camera allows you to shoot Full HD video (1080p) and the Sony Exmor RS sensor lets you shoot HDR photo and video. This means that the user will be able to take high-quality pictures underwater.

Sony Xperia ZR (video)

The new Sony Xperia ZR will be available starting in the second quarter 2013 in black and white. The price is still unknown.

Talk time in GSM standard up to 11 hours, and in standby mode this figure grows up to 470 hours. You can listen to music continuously without recharging for 45 hours. In the same case, you can watch the video up to 8.5 hours.

Detailed specifications of Sony Xperia ZR:

* Processor: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad Core.

* GPU: Adreno 320.

* 4.55 inch TFT display with 1280x720 resolution, 319 PPI, 720p, 16 million colors.

* Capacitive touch screen equipped with on-screen QWERTY keyboard

* Multi-touch up to 10 fingers.

* Glass resistant to mechanical damage, covered with anti-splinter sheets.

* RAM memory: 2 GB.

* Flash memory: up to 8 GB.

* MicroSD slot expandable up to 32 GB.

* 3.5mm audio jack (CTIA).

* MHL standard connector that supports HD video transmission while charging the connected device.

* It is possible to use a smartphone in USB tethering mode.

* Support for NFC technology.

* Duplicating screen.

* Xperia Link app.

* 13.1 megapixel camera with auto focus, flash, photo light and 16x digital zoom.

* Front camera (VGA).

* The machine supports the following formats.

- for images: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP.
- for recording images: JPEG.
- for video: 3GPP, MP4, MKV, AVI, XVID, MOV.
- for video recording: 3GPP, MP4.
- for sound: MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, Ogg vorbi.
- for sound recording: 3GPP, MP4, AMR.

* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz.

As for entertainment, the device Equipped with Motion Gaming Technology, as well as on it you can run 3D games.

Over the past 10 years, I have tried a huge number of phones, some of them lingered in my pockets for several months.

Today, when Samsung started selling the 8th generation Galaxy with the letter S, I can happily recall the beloved Galaxy S2 of 2011 model year, its incredible Amoled screen, formal outfit and convenient home button.

That device was my main smartphone for a long time, but I didn’t like the Galaxy S3 anymore because of the shiny glossy plastic and the shape of the soap dish.For a couple more years, I watched the company evolve in terms of filling, but the S4 and S5 did not inspire either due to the ubiquitous plastic in the case and the strange design.

The Galaxy S6, and especially in the Edge version, was again a breakthrough, but I returned to Samsung only after 5 generations of gadgets - last year I settled on the S7, which subjectively seemed to be the most beautiful and most sophisticated device of its time.

I did not get to the New York presentation of the S8, and for the first time I held an 8-ku in my hands at a similar enterprise in Moscow. I can say that Samsung did the almost impossible: despite the fact that the S8 largely repeats the previous generation, it looks so unusual and cool that all other smartphones of any manufacturer look somehow miserable and not modern against its background.

It seems to me that this is a kind of transitional design between obsolete rectangular smartphones and flexible gadgets like bracelets that will be worn on the arm in a few years.

The slogan of the 8-ki was the slogan “smartphone without borders”, which, as it were, hints at a huge screen that fills most of the front panel, due to which the device has lost even the mechanical button at the bottom of the display - now it is virtual.

The device itself is almost symmetrical top and bottom, front and back, and in the color "black diamond" with a blanked screen, it is almost impossible to distinguish the top from the bottom.

Previously, there were accents on the case like a mechanical key under the screen or a slightly protruding camera module, but now everything is smooth and smooth, and it is almost impossible to blindly determine the orientation of the gadget.

The glass case, despite the fact that it looks extremely elegant and has a good oleophobic coating on both sides, is very slippery.

I think that most users will somehow hide the device in a case. I made a real discovery for myself: there is a proprietary Samsung2-Pieces Cover, which literally can be hung as “two halves” that are attached to the lower upper part of the case.

In my opinion, this approach solves at once no more and no less, but as many as 4 problems. Firstly, protecting the corners and bottom glass of the smartphone from contact with the surface.

I think that even if you fall on one of the ends, the body will have a much better chance of remaining intact.

Secondly, the pads are made of soft-touch plastic, and the finger does not slip on them at all.

Thirdly, it has become more convenient. And that's why. Because of big screen Samsung moved the fingerprint scanner to the back cover, but the place was chosen not very convenient - next to the main camera lens. Fuel is added to the fire by the block of heartbeat sensors and the flash on the other side.

All this is almost flat, and it is almost incomprehensible to the touch where the scanner is when you pick up the phone. So the overlay adds relief and allows you to accurately find the scanner with your finger, and you can again comfortably use it.

Fourthly, two light overlays almost do not spoil the appearance of this handsome man, and holding the S8 in your hands you continue to feel the texture of the case and how thin the device is.

As a bonus, I’ll add one more observation – the pads form a small step on the case, for which it is convenient to pry the smartphone out of your pocket.

In general, Samsung pleases with various unusual nuances and small "buns". For example, in the box, in addition to the cable, high-speed charging and cool headphones from AKG, there was a place for an adapter from microUSB to Type C so that your old cables can still serve with the new connector on the case.

And there is also an adapter with the inscription USB connector, which connects to the S8 on one side, and on the other - you can plug any smartphone on Android and IOS with its cable into it, and using the Smart Switch application, transfer pictures, SMS, notes and photos without all sorts of cloud synchronizations and “dancing with a tambourine” - simply and elegantly.

Well, ok, let's move on to our main topic, it's not for nothing that I dressed up in a bathrobe and stand near the pool!One of the key features of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus was protection against water and small particles according to the IP68 standard, which was first tested on the last generation of gadgets.

On the this moment two categories of smartphones have such certification - some do not try to look elegant, and under the motto of protection against water, dust and dirt turn into really immense bricks.

The latter are protected only from the penetration of water or dirt, but without an emphasis on shock resistance. There are still very few such devices, and they can be read on the fingers of two hands.

Now a little more about the numbers of the protection standard themselves. So, in the abbreviation IP67, the first digit is protection against small particles, that is, dirt and dust, and the second - from liquids. “Six” means the most complete protection against dust, provided that the case is intact and the technological connectors are closed. And from with water is more interesting.For IP67, protection against temporary condensation is provided, protection against partial or short-term immersion up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 m, continuous operation when immersed is not allowed.

While IP68 is fully protected against pressurized water, continuous immersion to a depth of more than 1 m for more than 30 minutes and the ability to work in immersed mode. Only Korean and Japanese flagships, such as the LG G6, Sony XZ premium, and our Samsung S8, have maximum protection with an index of 8 today.

The iPhone 7 has an IP67 protection standard, that is, prolonged bathing is contraindicated for it. And yet, one of Apple's arguments for refusing the audio jack in the seven was just water protection, but this is cunning, since devices even with a higher level of certification have such a connector on board, which does not prevent them from letting liquid pass further - they just poured water from the hole, dried and use further.

It is important to note that under protection from water, manufacturers mean fresh water. In the disclaimers they write something like the following - do not expose to contact with sea, salt, chlorinated water and alcoholic beverages.On my own behalf, I would like to add that you don’t need to take such a smartphone with you to a Turkish bath or a hammam either: the temperature is quite aggressive there, and various detergents are used.

What to do if you, say, dropped such a gadget into the sea? In principle, nothing terrible should happen: just wash the device under fresh water and wrap it in a dry towel.The same with prolonged contact with salt spray, the main thing is to wash and clean them after that from the contacts of the charger and the headphone jack.

Returning to the Samsung S8, I would like to note that it is not necessary to wait until the power connector dries out after swimming, since the device supports wireless charging.

For the camera. Subjectively, I did not find significant differences in the S7 and S8 cameras, except that in the dark the shooting algorithms became less aggressive, and the contours of small objects are drawn softer.