Waterproof and shockproof smartphones. The best smartphones with IP68 protection

The company has released specifications and videos of its two flagship high-powered waterproof smartphones, the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs. The products have received modern technical characteristics and a sealed case, include Bluetooth 5.0 in their configuration, as well as decent cameras capable of recording video at a speed 4 times higher than the speed of the closest analogs - 960 frames per second!

Both smartphones are protected from dust, dirt and water. That is, any, even the smallest, solid particles cannot penetrate into them. At the same time, the models are tested for resistance to immersion under water for 1 hour (depth 2 meters) and resistance to water jets supplied from all directions (protection against heavy rain). In addition, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium received chemically hardened Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back panels, and the Sony Xperia XZs received Gorilla Glass (the class and availability on the back panel is not specified).

Sony Xperia XZ Premium specifications

The waterproof shock-resistant Sony Xperia XZ Premium smartphone is equipped with a SIM card slot (4G LTE) and a microSDXC slot up to 256 GB. If necessary, instead of a memory card, you can put a second SIM card. The hardware basis of the model is the latest 8-core Snapdragon 835 processor, divided into 2 clusters (4 cores at 1.8 GHz and 4 cores at 2.45 GHz). RAM size - 4 GB, ROM - 64 GB. The work is carried out in the operating environment Google Android 7.1.

Autonomous work is provided by a 3230 mAh battery with an intelligent energy saving system and adaptive charging, as well as with the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging function. Visual information is displayed on a 5.5-inch 4K HDR display with dynamic contrast ratio.

The main camera has a 19MP 1 / 2.3 Exmor RS F2.0 sensor with hybrid autofocus, 5-axis stabilizer and a shooting speed of 960 fps. The front camera is provided with a 13 MP 1 / 3.06 Exmor RS F2.0 sensor and a 5-axis stabilizer. ISO 6400 (Photo) / 1600 (Video).

Localization on the ground is carried out using GLONASS and GPS, there are wireless modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, as well as a USB 3.1 Type-C interface. Data security is ensured by a fingerprint sensor, high-quality sound - by a stereo speaker. Product dimensions - 156 x 77 x 7.9 mm with a weight of 195 grams. The price has not been specified.

In fact Sony Xperia XZ Premium - the most powerful and advanced smartphone presently.

Sony Xperia XZs specifications

The parameters of the Sony Xperia XZs are slightly more modest. The main differences from the flagship:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.
ROM 32 and 64 GB.
Battery 2900 mAh.
5.2-inch display with Full HD resolution.
Dimensions 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm.
Weight 161 grams.

The cost of a waterproof smartphone Sony Xperia XZs will be about 700 conventional units. Availability - early April 2017.

Almost all flagship smartphones that have appeared on the market over the past few years are equipped with IP68 protection against dust and moisture.

Thanks to the presence of this function, you can not be afraid that the gadget will get wet in the rain or fall into the bathtub. Devices with IP68 are fully protected from moisture ingress. The IP68 standard assumes that the smartphone can be submerged under water to a depth of 1-2 meters, it is protected from falls, and can also work under water for some time. It should be noted that the service life of such devices is quite long.

We have created a list of the best IP68 smartphones that entered the market in 2017-2018. Our rating list includes devices from world manufacturers, the quality of which is beyond doubt. We also note that they all received the usual design without the usual Chinese protective elements in the form of metal inserts and rubber plugs.

Samsung

Let's start with one of the most popular gadget manufacturers in the world. The South Korean company deservedly occupies a leading position in the market and offers the following smartphones with IP68 protection:

• Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 +;
• Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 + (benefits in detail);
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8;
• Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F.

All devices in this list with the exception of the Galaxy A5 (2017) are flagship models, although this device from the middle price segment can satisfy the needs of many users. It has a stylish appearance, quite powerful technical characteristics and the most affordable price in the above list.

The Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9 and Note 8 lines are packed with top-of-the-line specs and eye-catching designs. They stand out from the competition due to the proprietary bezel-less display and excellent cameras.

Sony

The Japanese company has recently released only flagship smartphones with water and dust resistance - the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ2 lines. Both series comply with IP68 standards. At the same time, the manufacturer prohibits dipping devices in water, but allows rain to fall on the gadget and wash it under the tap.

• Sony Xperia XZ1;
• Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact;
• Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual;
• Sony Xperia XZ2;
• Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Google

The new generation of Google flagships is also equipped with a stylish design, user-friendly interface and a powerful camera. At one time, DxOMark experts gave the Google Pixel 2 XL 98 points, which was then the highest result. Thus, the smartphone took first place in the ranking of cameras. Both modifications are equipped with powerful hardware. Note the excellent Android optimization, decent battery life and high quality materials and workmanship.

• Google Pixel 2;
• Google Pixel 2 XL ().

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The manufacturer is also not very happy with the number of protected smartphones. Only the basic version of the LG G6 and the Plus version of the same device are equipped with IP68 protection. Both gadgets are equipped with powerful technical characteristics, stylish design and support for fast charging technology. A nice bonus is the presence of headphones with high quality sound in the set.

• LG G6;
• LG G6 +.

Huawei

Only one device is currently available from this manufacturer on the market - the flagship Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design. This is a luxury edition of the acclaimed flagship Huawei Mate 10, which received a special design, a huge frameless OLED display, a powerful proprietary processor, a 4000 mAh battery and 256 GB of memory. The gadget is available in only one color scheme - gloss black.

The Sony Xperia X Compact smartphone in the SO-02J version for Japan has received double protection, while the global version does not have an official confirmation of water resistance. This device is equipped with a 23-megapixel camera, supports 0.25 Terabyte memory cards and has an emergency power saving function.

The Sony Xperia X Compact SO-02J is IP65 and IP68 compliant. These designations inform that the smartphone is absolutely dustproof, can withstand immersion to a depth of two meters for an hour and can be operated in pouring rain without additional accessories - protective covers and cases.

The hardware base of the product is a 6-core microprocessor, divided into two clusters (2 cores at 1.8 GHz and 4 cores at 1.4 GHz). System memory received 3 GB, permanent memory - 32 GB, the expansion slot accepts microSD cards up to 256 GB. The control is carried out in the Android 6.0 operating environment. The 4.6-inch HD backlit display is protected by Gorilla Glass 4.

The rear camera is equipped with a 23 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, AF, image stabilization and geotags, the main camera is a 5.1 MP sensor. Wireless technologies are represented by Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi modules with a modem function and the ability to bind up to 10 devices. From wired interfaces, it is known about the presence of a USB Type-C port.

The user has a biometric sensor and a battery with a power-saving function of 2700 mAh and support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. The dimensions of the smartphone are 9.5 x 65 x 129 mm and weighs 135 grams. The device is intended only for the operator NTT DoCoMo so far and will go on sale next month.

Product page:
sonymobile.co.jp/xperia/docomo/so-02j/

A smartphone is a rather fragile device. Smartphones are fairly easy to break, water damage, or otherwise fail. Therefore, if you need to use a smartphone in extreme conditions, then you are probably interested in protected smartphones. There are few such devices, so it is rather difficult to choose the optimal device. In this article, we will look at secure smartphones that are relevant at the beginning of 2017.

Sony has been producing rugged smartphones for several years now. One of the newest models among the rugged smartphones from Sony is the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua. This gadget is protected according to the IP68 standard. This means it can be submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. One of the features of this model is the Capless USB port, which is not closed with a cap, but at the same time does not let water into the inside of the device.

In terms of characteristics, one is average. It uses a 5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 chip with eight cores and a clock speed of 1.5 gigahertz, 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 gigabytes of internal memory, a 13 megapixel camera and a 2400 mAh battery. It should be noted that this smartphone is available in versions with one and two SIM cards.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is last year's flagship from Samsung. This model has received protection from moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard, as well as technical characteristics, which even this year remain almost top-notch. This makes the Samsung Galaxy S5 one of the best rugged smartphones of 2015.

The technical characteristics of this smartphone are the highest for the last year. It uses a 5.1-inch screen with FullHD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with four cores and a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz, a camera resolution of 16 megapixels, 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 or 32 gigabytes of internal memory, depending on the modification and a 2800 mAh battery. This smartphone was produced in several modifications. For example, with one or two SIM cards. There is also its smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini, which is equipped with simpler hardware, but also has protection against moisture and dust.

The Xperia Z3 is last year's flagship from Sony. Like previous models from the flagship Xperia Z line, as well as many other smartphones from Sony, this model has received protection from moisture and dust. In this case, protection according to the IP68 standard is provided.

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The technical specifications of this rugged smartphone are very similar to those of the Galaxy S5. It uses a 5.2-inch screen with FullHD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with four cores and a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, 3 gigabytes of RAM, 16 gigabytes of internal memory, a 20 megapixel camera, and a 3100 mAh battery. There are modifications with one and two SIM cards, as well as a smaller version of the smartphone called the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.

Caterpillar Cat B15Q is one of the most rugged smartphones of 2015. This gadget was presented in 2014, but even now it has practically no equal in terms of protection level. In addition to the already familiar protection against dust and moisture (in this case, according to the IP67 standard), this model received a very massive body, thanks to which the smartphone can easily withstand falls from a height and impacts.

In terms of hardware, the smartphone is a very simple model. It uses a 4-inch screen with 480 by 800 pixels, a MediaTek MT6582M quad-core chip with a clock frequency of 1.3 gigahertz, 1 gigabyte of RAM, 4 gigabytes of internal memory, a 5 megapixel camera and a 2000 mAh battery. Also worth noting is the support for two SIM cards.

teXet X-driver TM-4104R - 2015 rugged smartphone from teXet, which is known for its inexpensive smartphones, tablets and DVRs. Model X-driver TM-4104R is a smartphone protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard (as evidenced by the eloquent inscription on the body of the device). Also, this unit received a rather massive body made of plastic and rubber, thanks to which the X-driver TM-4104R can withstand falls and bumps well.

The hardware, like the Caterpillar model, is pretty simple. It uses a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 480 × 800 pixels, a Qualcomm MSM8225 chip with two cores and a frequency of 1 gigahertz, 768 megabytes of RAM, 4 gigabytes of internal memory, 8 megapixel camera resolution, 2500 mAh battery capacity.

Someone drowns their smartphones in pools, someone in the seas, lakes and rivers. And someone just pours them with beer during evening gatherings with friends. The saddest thing is that even with timely repairs, the "drowned man" is likely to give up the ends much earlier than a similar device that has not been in the water. Repair can only delay the inevitable.

How to protect your phone from water penetration? Well, firstly, you just have to be careful and not drop it anywhere. Secondly, you can buy a waterproof case. Thirdly, and this is the most correct and radical solution to the issue, it is worth thinking about buying a waterproof device.

There are a bunch of so-called off-road smartphones on sale - in powerful rubber cases, with metal covers, with bumpers made of durable plastic. Most of them are developed in China, and their path to the consumer lies through platforms like AliExpress. We have deliberately not included such products in this collection. Why? There are several reasons. First: it is very, very difficult to use such "off-road vehicles" in real life. They are large, uncomfortable and heavy. Chinese "experts" do not consider it necessary to think about ergonomics, and therefore we have what we have.

The second reason: are you sure that small Chinese factories are capable of producing rugged smartphones? Seriously? But we're not sure. At least IP67 or IP68 may be written on the box (by the way, you can read what these signs say), but in fact, such "would-be off-road vehicles" drown in about half of the cases. The same Xiaomi (also not the first echelon, but at least a more or less large manufacturer) clearly does not intend to produce waterproof devices. Apparently, just because of the inability to comply with the technical process. Since Xiaomi is not confident in its abilities in this matter, then the smaller "Chinese" will not even solve it.

In general, we have only well-known brands. Moreover, they offer protected models that are quite familiar in their dimensions, and not heavy bricks with any design.

(19,990 rubles, IP68 protection)

In general, we took this particular Samsung model just for the sake of not being accused of adherence to extremely expensive flagships. It would be possible to put, and, and in an embrace with. And together with. We mean that there are plenty of protected smartphones in the line of the Korean manufacturer. Simply Galaxy A3 (2017) among them is the most affordable. Look at its price, and if your budget turns out to be bigger, it's worth looking back at the more serious models. But the "three" is not bad either: glass, metal, AMOLED-screen.

(51,990 rubles, IP68 protection)

The only protected LG smartphone available in Russia. The price is high, yet this is a flagship device (albeit with an "asterisk": let's remember the not very powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset). It may very well be that soon the G6 will have a more accessible colleague: the model has already been announced in the USA, and there are good chances that sooner or later it will reach us. Although, of course, we cannot promise this in any way.

(from 52,990 rubles, IP67 protection)

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the first Apple smartphones to be waterproof. And although the security standard is somewhat less serious than that of LG and Samsung models, it is more than enough. We will not say anything more about the “sevens”: those who love Apple technology and can afford it have probably already bought them, and those who are just asking the price probably already know about all the features of these models.

(37,990 rubles, IP57 protection)

Today mostly HTC flagship smartphones are heard, however, there are interesting technical solutions in its less expensive models. The same HTC 10 evo is protected from water according to the IP57 standard. The body is metal, the screen is clear (2560 x 1440 pixels), the battery is relatively powerful (3200 mAh). But there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack: please connect them to USB Type-C. Note that the flagship device is also protected from water, but it is not yet sold in Russia.

(47 990 rubles, IP68 protection)

Sony once pioneered rugged smartphones - even before Samsung, Apple, or everyone else thought about it. Now everything is different: there is protection only in some models. For example, in the "semi-flagship" Xperia XZs. The device is interesting first of all for its design: it is the flesh of the flesh "sony-style", for which many people love the products of the Japanese company. And yes, do not forget that soon before Russia is the flagship Xperia XZ Premium with a 4K screen. It is also protected from water. But you will have to pay 54,990 rubles for this smartphone. Is it worth it - you decide.

(5 399 rubles, IP67 protection)

Not the freshest, but still up-to-date device. And most importantly - inexpensive. Of the unusual, we note a huge number of color options and an interesting design of the back panel. He will surely please children who are greedy for everything bright. Well, young adults too.

Lumigon T3 (69,990 rubles, IP67 protection)

For a snack - a very unusual smartphone from Denmark. Lumigon has been taking its, let's say, alternative devices to exhibitions for many years, and now, finally, one of them can be bought in Russia. The goodies are: water protection, night vision camera (for the first time in smartphones), AMOLED screen, 128 GB of memory, stainless steel body. Well, the design is interesting, Scandinavian. We recommend exotic lovers to take a closer look, especially if they have 70 thousand rubles.