What are waterproof smartphones? Why are devices of this type interesting to many? Consider the top five smartphones that have recently appeared on the world market. Models of this type are completely not afraid of rain, they can be used even during a crazy rain.
The best models
In the first position is the amazing 2013 model called Sony Xperia Z (manufactured by Sony). It is known that it is controlled using Jelly Bean Android 4.1. The product is equipped with a 5-inch Full HD (1920 X 1080) display of the latest generation. Yes, in general, all waterproof Sony Xperia smartphones have an amazing design and all the latest technology from the company.
This device has an excellent 13 megapixel base camera and a 3.2 megapixel front camera. The phone is made in three colors, equipped with a docking station, an excellent audio headset, has 32 and 16 GB of memory on board, expandable by SD-cards.
Basic technical data:
- OS - Jelly Bean Android v4.1.
- Basic camera - 13 MP rear.
- Front camera - 3.2 MP front.
- Battery - 2330 mAh Li-Ion.
- Display - 1920 X 1080 pixel resolution. 5-inch HD
- CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon s4.
- Memory: operational - 2 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB - mounted.
In second place is the HTC Butterfly. This smartphone is one of the flagship devices from the NTS. The model has an IPX-5 moisture protection level, it is controlled by the Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
Waterproof smartphones of this type are equipped with a high-power Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor (4-core, clock frequency - 1.5 Ghz). They have a great design and colossal capabilities. Such devices are also equipped with 8-megapixel front cameras, 16 gigabytes of memory (built-in).
Basic Feature:
- OS - Jelly Bean Android v 4.1.
- Memory - 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB for data and applications.
- Display - 5-inch super LCD 3 (Corning.Gorilla.Glass2 glass).
- Camera - 8 megapixels with NTS ImageSense. The camera is total - 2.1 megapixels.
- Battery - The Li-Pol battery is mounted.
- CPU - Qualcomm snapdragon S4.
In third place is the Sony Xperia Go. Moisture-proof smartphones of this kind Sony released in 2012. They differ in protection class IP67 and run on Android v2.3 (Ginger Bread). Devices have very unpretentious parameters by today's standards.
Each such Sony (waterproof smartphone) is equipped with a three-and-a-half-inch screen, a special accessory protected from scratches, a 5-megapixel base camera (LED flash), 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB necessary for storing user data.
Basic Sony Xperia Go data:
- RAM - 512MB RAM.
- Screen - made using the TFT LCD method with a resolution of 480 X 320 pixels, 3.5 inches.
- OS - Android Gingerbread v 2.3.
- Camera - 5 MP.
- CPU - ARM Cortex A-9 with a frequency of 1 GHz (dual core).
- Battery - 1305 mAh.
- Built-in memory - 8 GB.
The fourth place among the best smartphones is the Motorola Defy + phone. The waterproof smartphones of this model are controlled by the Ginger bread Android v.2.3 system. They are called the "oldies" of the market. In general, Defy + is equipped with a single-core processor (clock frequency - 1 GHz), manufactured using the ARM Cortex A8 technique.
It is known that this product is equipped with a TFT LCD display (3.7-inch diagonal) with an extreme resolution of 854 X 480 pixels. The mass of the phone is 118 grams, and it is made in a single color - graphite gray. The device is also equipped with a camera (resolution - five million pixels) that supports geotagging, autofocus and video with a resolution of 640 X 480 / 30p. Additionally included LED backlight.
A brief description of:
- Camera - 5 MP.
- CPU - single core, ARM Cortex A-8 1Ghz.
- Memory - operational - 512 MB, for customer data - 2 GB.
- Battery - 1700 mAh Li-Po.
- Display - TFT LCD, 3.7 inches, with the highest resolution of 854 X 480 pixels.
- OS - Android v.2.3 Gingerbread
Fifth place of honor
In fifth place is the legendary Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. The waterproof Samsung smartphone of this type was released in 2013. It has IP67 protection certificate. The sample is equipped with a 4-inch screen, which is covered with glass, protected from scratches by a special accessory. The model was created under Jelly Bean Android v4.1. This device can be lowered into the water to a meter depth and not taken out for thirty minutes. Be sure - you will not find changes in the model after such an experiment!
The Samsung company equipped this type of waterproof smartphone with a 5 megapixel rear camera and a mandatory 0.3 megapixel camera, which looks rather modest in comparison with the flagships from competitors.
Brief data:
- CPU - two cores, Cortex-A9, 1GHz.
- Memory - 4 GB of internal and 1 GB of RAM.
- The display is 4 inches TFT with the highest resolution of 480 X 800.
- OS - Jelly Bean Android v4.1.
- Camera - VGA (0.3 MP) mandatory and 5 MP rear.
- Battery - 1700 mAh Li-Ion.
Powerful hardware
What will be your choice of waterproof smartphone? Let's try to decide. We will now consider the world's thinnest Chinese smartphone of this type. In the spring of 2015, Cubot introduced an impressive line of the latest gadgets, among which the main place was occupied by X10. It was this model that possessed parameters unprecedented so far.
According to technical specifications, the thickness of this smartphone was 7.1 mm. This figure is very cool in the world market, but Sony has a smartphone even thinner - Xperia Z Ultra, whose thickness is only 6.5 mm. In fact, X10 advertising turned out to be a marketing move, so the new model could be called the thinnest Chinese smartphone, which, considering the cost of the product, is very good.
Naturally, this device may interest you not only in its thickness: it is distinguished by excellent technical data, reasonable price, amazing design and IP65 protection.
Basic data of Cubot X10:
- ROM + RAM - 16 GB +2 GB.
- Screen - capacitive screen 5.5 inch IPS, 1280 X 720 pixels.
- Support Gravity / Proximity / Light Sensing System.
- CPU - Octa-core 1.4GHz MTK6592.
- Camera - 8.0 MP + 13.0 MP.
- OS - Android 4.4.
- Bluetooth / FM / Wi-Fi / MP3 / MP4 / GPS Function Supported.
- GPU - 450-ARM Mali.
- SIM Card - SIM standard + SIM micro, Dual SIM card dual standby.
Networks:
- 3G - WCDMA 2100MHz.
- 2G - GSM 1900MHz.
- Mass - 170 g.
- Dimensions - 15.38 X 7.65 X 0.71 cm.
So, we see that the hardware is very powerful, but quite outdated. A few years ago, top-end smartphones had such parameters, but now they are ordinary middles. Here you can allocate a large amount of internal and RAM, but otherwise it is a typical eight-core that can satisfy even the most demanding client.
Description of Cubot X10
How are dustproof and waterproof smartphones equipped? Consider first the magnificent Chinese model Cubot X10. Here, the box is decorated in the classic Cubot style: it has been unchanged for all versions for about two years now. The contents are perfectly protected with thick cardboard, so shipping the product is not scary. On the back of the box displays manufacturer data and basic characteristics of the device.
The package contains separation paper, which displays installation instructions for the SIM card tray. On the wrong side you can see a diagram with basic elements.
Options X10:
- Smartphone.
- Two protective films glued to the front and back, and two additional ones.
- Protective silicone case.
- Unusual key for a groove with SIM cards.
- Owner's manual.
- 1A charger and USB cable.
Interestingly, the charger is very compact, it is suitable for travel. Such a device, without overheating, can completely charge the smartphone silently.
Previously, Cubot equipped their products with poorer quality chargers from another manufacturer. Today they are quite workable, but it is better to use branded charges, and these should be used as travel or spare ones.
Appearance of Cubot
Did you know that the waterproof Cubot X10 smartphones have a spectacular appearance? If you take the product in your hand, you can feel the pleasant cold that comes from the metal frame. On both sides of the X10 is covered with glass, which adds a lot of pleasant sensations.
The model is made in two colors: white with a gold edging and black. The screen at first use seems huge, its borders are invisible. If you turn on the screen, you can notice the frames - they are placed behind the black glass. The black screen of the device is emphasized by elegant white inserts.
On the bottom of the Cubot X10 there are touch keys: "return", "home", "menu". There is no backlight here, the sequence is familiar. On the bottom of the product there is a USB connector, covered with a very dense plug that is difficult to open - in a special recess for this you need to pry off with long nails or a hairpin. If this manipulation is not difficult for girls, then the guys have to tight. But in this way protection against moisture is paid.
The lock button and volume rocker are located on the right side of the smartphone, and on the left side there is a groove for SIM cards. This tray is completely inconvenient: you need to use a special key to remove it, and it is also covered with a plug. By the way, either you need to carry the key with you, or have a needle and a pin in your pocket.
Interestingly, the installation of cards in the groove resembles a puzzle, the description of which is in the instructions. In fact, here you can simultaneously put Micro SD (memory card) and two SIM-cards.
The headphone jack is located in the upper section. The speaker for conversation is covered with a protective membrane, which prevents moisture from getting inside. It is because of this nuance that the maximum volume here is slightly lower than that of models that do not have moisture protection. The front camera is located to the left of the speaker, the distance and lighting sensors are to the right.
In the upper left corner of the product is an LED - an indicator of events. The back of the product is completely smooth, the camera is located on the same level with the lid. In the center is the company logo, there is a camera. A basic audio speaker is built into the bottom of the smartphone. It is also waterproof; there are no complaints about its volume. The diagonal screen size is 5.5 inches. Its classic parameters of 1280 X 720 do not seem too big, but in reality it is magnificent! The pixel density here is 320, the matrix is IPS. The readability in bright lighting is normal, the screen brightness is high, the viewing angles are 178 degrees (when changing the viewing angle, the colors are not distorted).
Protect your smartphone from moisture
This waterproof smartphone with two SIM cards (Cubot X10) has a declared degree of protection IP65. What does this marking mean? The first digit tells the buyer the degree of protection that the shell creates:
- Protection of people from contact with hazardous parts: penetration into the shell of a product that a person holds is prevented or limited.
- Protection of equipment located inside the shell from contact with external solid objects.
For this model, the second item is the most relevant. The number 6 indicates that the device is dustproof. In fact, there is complete protection against contact with dust.
Indeed, this smartphone is non-separable, has no joints, crevices, its connectors are tightly covered with plugs, so that dust cannot penetrate the device.
The number 5 symbolizes protection against water flow. You can check this item yourself: pour the smartphone with tap water. You will see that the device will remain operational after the test. But if you decide to take a dip with the phone in the pool, watch out! Through the earpiece, water will get inside, and you will have to dry the device for a long time with a hairdryer.
Of course, the manufacturer does not claim that the product will be completely protected from water. And how are technically waterproof smartphones equipped with 2 SIM cards of this model equipped? Yes, just great! Each device has an eight-core processor, thanks to which you can run any modern game.
The developers slightly cut the processor clock speed, but this nuance does not affect the performance. These smartphones practically do not heat up, therefore, they are very comfortable.
Lenovo A660
And let's consider the waterproof smartphone Lenovo A660? The device is equipped as follows:
- Box.
- Charging with an adapter to a domestic outlet.
- Stereo headset.
- USB cable for charging and data.
As a gift, the manufacturer attaches:
- Fairly comfortable silicone case.
- Film for the screen.
- Extremely slow card reader.
This device is not bad assembled: it is a kind of monolith, in which not a single detail creaks. In general, the smartphone is quite thin, it lies great in the hand. Of course, it is embarrassing that the bolts that tighten the case are missing, as are the headphones placed under the plug and the cable connectors. The waterproof smartphone Lenovo A660 on the upper edge has a small and inconvenient button that turns on and locks the screen. On its right side is a volume rocker. The device is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, which lasts only for half an hour of games and 30 calls per day.
What is the screen of this product? This is a four-inch TFT-matrix with a resolution of 480 X 800. It has excellent viewing angles from below, left and right, and disgusting from above. In general, the screen boasts quite bright, saturated colors, on it the text can be read even in direct sunlight.
By the way, the waterproof Lenovo smartphone with two SIM-cards has excellent performance. It is equipped with a dual-core MTK6577 processor, 1 GHz and has 512 meters of RAM. In this device, the Power VR SGX531 takes care of the grafon.
The product also has perfectly calibrated light and ear sensors, an accelerometer. For example, the light sensor functions here quickly, adequately changes the backlight.
In conversational dynamics, audibility is excellent. And the speaker of a call has an average volume (solid high frequencies). In fact, this product can be considered as an excellent option for purchase.
Samsung
Let's pay attention to Samsung products. The waterproof smartphone Galaxy S4 Active was recently introduced in the Galaxy line. This product is not afraid of water and is certified by the IP67 standard, which means that its body does not allow water to pass through at all!
The head of this corporation reports that the smartphone is designed for active customers who use phones in pools and saunas, and, of course, very often drop them into the water. For this reason, it was decided to create a waterproof device.
And you try to immerse this product in the pool to a depth of one meter! In working condition, it will be very comfortable to feel there for thirty minutes. The smartphone is equipped with waterproof headphones, which also behave perfectly in the water.
This phone has a quad-core processor at 1.9 Hz, two cameras (2 megapixels and 8 megapixels), the screen size is 1920 x 1080 (5 inches), its battery capacity is 2600 mAh. He also owns the function of high-quality underwater shooting: his touch screen can be controlled even with gloves for diving.
Huawei
Let's try to study another waterproof smartphone. Huawei (a Chinese company) has already introduced the budget model Honor 3 to its customers. Its housing provides protection against moisture and dust in accordance with the IP57 standard.
This magnificent product is equipped with a K3V2E processor (4-core, clock frequency - 1.5 GHz), 4.7-inch display (resolution 280 X 720 pixels), 8 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of operating memory (using microSD memory cards you can expand). The curiosity has a 13-megapixel base camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera, an infrared port and a 2150 mAh battery.
Huawei Honor 3 is controlled by the operating system Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 with the proprietary wrapper Emotion UI. Its parameters are 133 X 67.2 X 9.9 mm and its weight is 138 g.
Bellfort
And what is a smartphone shockproof waterproof? Consider the Bellfort GVR 512 Jeen - this particular device belongs to this type of gadget. Its protection category is IP68. Thanks to him, the product can be under water for thirty minutes at a meter depth.
The smartphone is equipped with an impressive 2500 mAh battery, an 8 megapixel camera, a set of sensors and travel applications, a quad-core processor. These parts provide a high level of performance. The device is quite durable, is sold at a reasonable price and today is one of the best deals in its segment.
Bellfort CVR 512 Jeen boasts increased rigidity, which provides a special reinforced plastic used in the manufacture of weapons.
The screen matrix of this unit has special shock protection in the event of a fall. It is equipped with Gorilla Glass, made according to the Triplex method with a special hardening in viscosity. Here, the developers applied the technology of the display module separate filling. The system provides for the workability of the screen, even if the matrix and touchscreen are damaged. The sound quality of this phone is several times higher than its analogs. The device boasts the widest viewing angles that allow it to be used on bicycles and motorcycles. It has high maintainability.
Everyone knows that Sony’s moisture-proof smartphones have the highest rating on the world market, but the model we are considering is equipped with a case that is molded from reinforced plastic used in the manufacture of gun stocks, which means it is great! Bellfort CVR 512 Jeen is capable of undergoing a collision with a car, underwater short swimming and falling from a low height. Thanks to the modernized form, the device is not easy to drop, since it is comfortable to hold it in your hand. The design of this phone is attractive, because it has a variety of color inclusions.
Motorola
It is known that Motorola created the sixth smartphone under the Nexus brand. Google has reused its services to make another stunning device that can compete with the flagship solutions available on the market.
In general, Nexus 6 was not supposed to appear in retail chains under this name, because its manufacturer will be renaming its family soon. Moreover, its format corresponds to the real phablet. In fact, it can easily replace both a mobile device and a tablet. After all, its width is such that working with it, operating with just one hand, is quite problematic.
The manual that came with this smartphone reports dust and moisture protection, but the manufacturer does not indicate its class. Perhaps, this refers only to a special coating of plastic, which actively repels water.
We are sure that with the help of this article you will be able to choose that waterproof smartphone, which will really turn out to be a reliable assistant and a true friend.