With the pace of modern life, the smartphone replaces many things. Clocks, photo albums, communication and other important things – they all fit in, it would seem that such a small device. Even while paying for purchases in the store, use the phone. It is clear that nobody wants to lose everything that is stored in the phone. But there are moments when the device enters the water.
Progress does not stand still, a few years ago started releasing phones that are not afraid of water. Such models have the mark the IP that is in the text below.
Fact! Statistics say that 36% of the phones give in the cause of their falling into the water.

What is IP and what are his standards

Ingress Protection abbreviation IP means "ingress protection". It can be used to determine how the smartphone is protected from moisture and dust.
From the IP you specify two numbers. The first indicates the degree of protection from dust, but we will focus on two:

Important! Standards IP 6K/9K is extremely rare, the maximum standard that can be found in Russia – 8.

Top 3

Every company is trying to circumvent the other in creating unique water resistant phone. The result is, unfortunately, not at all – someone forgets about appearance, and some of the internal parameters. Therefore, from the huge number submitted in the salons of the models were chosen the best comfortable waterproof phones.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

• Screen: 5.5 d
• Weight: 190 g
• Protection: IP68
• Price: 33 800 rubles

Well-deserved third place is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. Smartphone tested in water treatment, has a standard of protection IP68, but the company is not recommending to completely submerge it in water. Particularly those containing salt or chlorine.
Concise and beautiful design, robust enclosure and moisture protection – excellent options for a smartphone.

Important! Limited warranty is not valid if a smartphone owner specially immerse the phone in water for a period more than allowed by the manufacturer.

Caterpillar Cat S60

• Screen: 4.7 d
• Weight: 265 g
• Protection: IP68
• Price: 37 000

Second place was awarded to the smartphone of a famous brand Caterpillar model Cat S60. It is designed for dirt and water, not a calm city life. The main feature of the phone is submersible up to 5 meters, but it is not cheap.

Important! Regardless of the protective standard, none of the gadget will not withstand a fall from a great height into the lake. Depth and water pressure is threatened with failure.

Samsung Galaxy S9

• Screen: 5.8 d
• Weight: 160 g
• Protection: IP68
• Price: 54 000

Despite a wide range of smartphones from Samsung, the undisputed leader is Samsung Galaxy S9 is ranked first in the top of the waterproof phones. It meets military standards of the USA, which means it does not substitute in any weather conditions. A big plus is the camera, which allows you to take great pictures under water.

Style, power, water resistant – Samsung perfect on land and in water.
Important! The IP standards are not cumulative, i.e. if the device can withstand immersion to a depth of 50 cm, it can fail under running water.

Buy waterproof smartphones only in the official stores, they offer a guarantee, and do not perform the experiments at home, in order to avoid irreparable consequences.

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