As you have seen and tasted, existing technologies in an increasingly sophisticated smartphones. Smartphones are able to do many new things to help our daily lives.
However, the average smartphone damaged very vulnerable to water and dust. Because it,
Govinshan want to discuss
best water resistant Android smartphone and the latest edition of 2017.
Features Waterproof or water resistant this indeed becomes a value added that is very important to give extra protection on a smartphone. Especially for you who are actively engaging in activities outside the home.
The good news, many cell phone manufacturers are releasing their newest products with waterproof. Like Sony, Samsung, and LG.
New And Best Water Resistant Android Smartphone 2017
1. LG G6
LG is indeed always offers something different. Last year for example,
LG G5 brings a very innovative modular design. However, in 2017, LG removed modular design and more focused to make LG a formidable G6 body and long lasting.
In order to bring experience in the comfort of the use of smartphones, the LG G6 brings extensive 5.7 inch screen but in a body not much larger than the LG G5 with 5.3 inches.
This stylish smartphone well coated with an alloy of glass and metal frame materials are very sturdy. Plus extra protection IP68 certification to feature waterproof and dust.
Here's the full specs LG LG vs G5 G6:
Specification
| LG G6 | LG G5 |
|---|
| OS | LG UX 6.0, Android 7.1 Nougat | LG UX 5.0. Android 6.0> 7 Nougat |
| Size | 148,9x71,9x7,9 mm and 163 gram | 149,4x73,9x7,3 mm and 159 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5.7 inch, aspect ratio 18:9, 1440x2880 pixel(Quad HD+) ~ 78% screen-to-body, Dolby Vision/HDR 10 | IPS 5.3 inch, aspect ratio 16:9, 1440x2560 pixel (Quad HD) ~ 70% screen-to-body |
| Processor and RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 4 GB RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820|4 GB RAM |
| Camera | Dual Camera 13 MP + 13 MP | Dual Camera 16 MP + 8 MP |
| Battery | 3.300 mAh (non-removable), Quick Charge 3.0 | 2.800 mAh (removable), Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Special Features | IP 68 Certification for water resistant and dust | Modular Design |
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2. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
The best waterproof Smartphone Edition 2017 next is Sony Xperia XZ Premium with IP68 certification. Its main advantage lies in the screen with a resolution of 4 k 5.5 inch sensor cameras and new technology called Motion Eye.
Xperia is a Premium smartphone XZ first officially announced with Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset 835 chime 4 GB of RAM and Android already running 7.0 Nougat.
Unfortunately, not yet know the price but you can see specs of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
Specification
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Network | GSM/HSPA/LTE |
| Dimension | 156x77x7.9 mm |
| Weights | 195 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5,5 inci 4K 3840x2160 piksel (~801 ppi) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| Memory | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Camera | 19 MP, OIS, phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3230 mAh |
3. Sony Xperia XZs
Beside Xperia XZ Premium, Sony also released the
Xperia XZs waterproof smartphones at MWC 2017 with IP68 certification. Waterproof mobile phone also features camera Motion Eye.
Its specifications were circumcised, Sony Xperia XZs 5.2 inch 1080 p screen equipped with 820 Snapdragon chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The question of the availability, the plan would glide in April globally and hopefully it's cheap Yes.
Here's the complete specification of cell phones stylish waterproof Sony Xperia XZs:
Specification
| Sony Xperia XZs |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Network | GSM/HSPA/LTE |
| Dimension | 146x72x8.1 mm |
| Weights | 161 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5,2 inci 1080x1920 piksel (~424 ppi) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Memory | 32 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Camera | 19 MP, OIS, phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh |
4. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Samsung Galaxy 2017 Edition A3 Android smartphone is the cheapest waterproof Samsung hosts. Well, compare the output of last year, surely the Galaxy A3 2017 brought a number of improvements.
The kitchen was part had a significant improvement, namely the Octa-core processor 1, 6 GHz and RAM increased to 2 GB.
Then the front camera of 5 MP 8 be a MP, was already using the USB Type-C, already equipped sensor fingerprint, and of course body with waterproof to IP68 certification and dust.
Its increase is fair, the following comparison of specs between the Galaxy A3 (2016) vs. Galaxy A3 (2017):
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 4,7 inci 720x1280 piksel (312 ppi) | Super AMOLED 4,7 inci 720x1280 piksel (312 ppi), Always-on display |
| Chipset | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Memory | 16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash | 13 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Feature | microUSB v2.0 | Type-C 1.0 reversible, Fingerprint |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 2350 mAh |
| Color | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud |
5. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), smartphone waterproof IP68 certification with this Super AMOLED screen brings the 5.2 inches 1080 p. Part of the camera increases significantly, becoming a 16 MP front and back.
With Exynos 7880 Octa-core 1, 9GHz, 3 GB of RAM, and a 32 GB internal storage. Other flagship feature is IP68 certification, Always-on display, USB Type-C, fingerprint, and 3,000 battery mAh.
The following comparison of specs between the Galaxy A5 (2016) vs. Galaxy A5 (2017):
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 5,2 inch 1080x1920 pixel (424 ppi) | Super AMOLED 5,2 inch 1080x1920 pixel (424 ppi), Always-on display |
| Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa, Octa-core 1.6 GHz | Exynos 7880 Octa|Octa-core 1.9 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash | 16 MP, f/1.9, OIS, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1080p | 16 MP, f/1.9, 1080p |
| Feature | microUSB v2.0, Fingerprint | Type-C 1.0 reversible, Fingerprint |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Color | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud | |
6. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
When compared to its predecessor, the
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) also experienced various improvements. The first screen is bigger than 5.5 inches (Galaxy A7 2016) to 5.7 inch Super AMOLED, unfortunately still the same 1080 p resolution.
The kitchen was the same as Galaxy A5 (2017), with Exynos 7870, and 3 GB RAM. Ever so his camera which was increased to 16 MP front and back. Other flagship feature is IP68 certification, always-on display, USB Type-C, fingerprint, and battery 3,600 mAh.
Yes, the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) have identical specifications, but just on the screen size and the magnitude of the battery. The following comparison of specs between the Galaxy A7 (2016) vs. Galaxy A7 (2017):
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A7(2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 5,5 inci 1080x1920 pixel (401 ppi) | Super AMOLED 5,7 inci 1080x1920 pixel (386 ppi), Always-on display |
| Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa, Octa-core 1.6 GHz | Exynos 7880 Octa|Octa-core 1.9 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB, 3 GB RAM | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash | 16 MP, f/1.9, OIS, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1080p | 16 MP, f/1.9, OIS, autofocus, LED flash |
| Feature | microUSB v2.0, Fingerprint | Type-C 1.0 reversible, Fingerprint |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Color | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud |
7. Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ is the latest flagship smartphone Sony released in electronic event akbar IFA 2016 which took place in Berlin, Germany. To answer your current needs, Sony ever completed it with a number of new features. Sony Xperia XZ focuses on excellence of design, features, performance, durability, and camera battery.
As the flagship smartphone Sony, Xperia XZ also inherited the ability of anti-water with IP68 certification. That is, you can invite a dive to a depth of XZ Xperia to 1.5 meter for 30 minutes. Sony is also using a special material called ALKALEIDO, i.e. a combination of aluminum is very comfortable being touched and anti fingerprint of the former.
Specification
| Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 161 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5,2 inch Full HD |
| Protector | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Camera | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3" sensor size, 1080p, HDR |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3500mAh |
8. Samsung Galaxy S7
Next flagship smartphone Samsung 2016, of course
Samsung Galaxy S7. Features Water Resistant this already had time to complete the Galaxy then absent in S5, S6 Galaxy and eventually back again in Galaxy S7.
Samsung claims any waterproof capabilities on the Galaxy S7 far more riveting. In terms of certification of its own Galaxy S7 already carrying the IP68. Interestingly, Samsung could not complete the protective rubber cover on the USB port and the audio jack, so you don't have to bother opening the protective rubber cap is also prone to damage.
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy S7 |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 -Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 142.4x69.6x7.9 mm |
| Weight | 152 gram |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 5,1 inch Quad HD |
| Protector | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Camera | 12MP, Front 5MP |
| Battery | 3.000mAh | |
9. Samsung Galaxy Note 7
After completing features waterproof on duo flagship Galaxy S7. Samsung presents to bring this water resistant features into its latest
phablet, namely the
Samsung Galaxy Note 7. This is the first time ever, the series Note fitted waterproof and dust with IP68 certification, the same as in the Galaxy S7.
Consequently, Galaxy Note 7 could dive to a depth of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Interestingly, such protection also includes a stylus Pen-S so that you still can use the stylus to write though in case of rain or even in the water.
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy Note 7 |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 gram |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 5,7 inch Quad HD |
| Protector | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3500mAh |
10. Motorola Droid Turbo 2 (Coating Water-repellent)
Motorola also got a waterproof cell phone, i.e.
Droid Turbo 2. Not only can it be waterproof, this Android phone is also bulletproof. Motorola Droid screen protected by 2 Turbo technology ShatterShield, which consists of 5 layers to be able to guarantee durability on the screen. Motorola also ensures the screen of this phone will not be broken for a period of 4 years.
Water resistant for the feature itself, Motorola has pinned the Droid 2 with Turbo technology of water-repellant nano-coating. Where to make your mobile phone remains secure against light rain, water splashes and spills water occasionally. So, the mobile phone also known as Moto X Force is not for sunk into the water Yes.
Specification
| Motorola Droid Turbo 2 |
|---|
| Protector | Shatterproof |
| Dimension | 149.9x78x9.2 mm |
| Weight | 170,1 gram |
| Screen | AMOLED 5,4 incihQuad HD |
| Camera | 21MP, depan 5MP |
| Battery | 3.760mAh |
11. Kyocera Torque KC-S701
For you who have a challenging outdoor activity, of course you need a smartphone is not just water resistant but also bulletproof. The answer in
Kyocera KC-S701 Torque, which is equipped with a standard Military 810G protection against dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, rain, low pressure, solar radiation, salt fog, and moisture.
Yes, it is ideal for you who love adventure. With certification IPX8, Kyocera KC-S701 Torque you can invite to dive up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. To make sure that the phone is waterproof, make sure all the cover of USB port and audio jack have really sealed it.
Specification
| Kyocera Torque KC-S701 |
|---|
| Certification | IPX68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | Kyocera Torque KC-S701 |
| Weight | 182 gram |
| Screen | 4,5 inch HD |
| Camera | 8 MP, Front 2MP |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3100mAh |
12. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a variant of the Galaxy S7 with a larger screen and have a curved screen on both sides. Same as Galaxy S7, S7 Galaxy Edge has also pocketed IP68 certificate. Galaxy S7 Edge is waterproof to a depth of 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.
Samsung could not install the protective cover on the USB and headphone ports, as done in S5 Galaxy. It is possible the rubber seal that protects the hole in each side of the connector. Now you dont have to bother opening the lid cover to charge the battery.
Specification
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 gram |
| Screen | Super AMOLED 5,7 inci Quad HD |
| Protector | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3500mAh |
13. Caterpillar Cat S60 (Waterproof up to 5 meters for one hour)
Caterpillar Cat S60 smartphone is tough, which is equipped with the world's first thermal camera and called as the best waterproof smartphones in the world. The phone is able to survive in water to a depth of 5 meters for 1 hour. Suitable for you that is really a hobby underwater photos, because it is equipped with a thermal camera from FLIR and capable of measuring the temperature of an object from a distance of 15 – 30 meters. His camera's own resolution 5MP 13MP and front.
During this time the ranks of smartphone crime Caterpillar indeed renowned for his ferocity for outdoor use. Toughness need not S60 Paint doubt with IP68 certificate and MIL-STD-810G. This phone is not only waterproof but also sturdy and even when falling from a height of 1.8 meters.
Specification
| Caterpillar Cat S60 |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 and MIL-STD-810G - Water resistant up to 5 meter during 1 hour |
| Screen | IPS 4,7 inci HD |
| Camera | 13MP, Front 5MP |
| Battery | 3.800mAh |
14. Sony Xperia X Performance
The ranks of the
Xperia series Z, of course, synonymous with high-end smartphones Sony. Unfortunately, we will not see a successor to Xperia Z5. Sony decided to end the family Xperia Z and replaced with Xperia X series that is already standing in MWC 2016 last February.
As with the X series, Z series also comes with a feature Water Resistant. Xperia X Performance for example, these phones have IP68 certification that is able to sink in fresh water to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Specification
| Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 143.7x70.4x8.7 mm |
| Weight | 164.4 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5.0 inch Full HD |
| Protector | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Camera | 23MP, Front 13MP |
| Battery | 2.700mAh |
15. Sony Xperia Z5
The first Z-series until the latter i.e. Xperia Z to
Xperia Z5, all of them equipped with a waterproof body. Well, since the Xperia generation Z3 +, Sony implements new innovations. Where the micro-USB port left open without a waterproof cover.
Because it has no cover, the user does not have to bother opening the lid cover USB at the moment want to charge the battery. Although always open, micro USB port at a Xperia Z3 Xperia Z5 models to remain watertight. This Smartphone does have a resistance to water and dust with IP68 certification. Likewise with hole connector 3.5 mm audio jack are not closed cover, probably for reasons of practicality.
Specification
| Sony Xperia Z5 |
|---|
| Certification | IP68 - Water resistant up to 1.5 meter during 30 minutes |
| Dimension | 146x72x7.3 mm |
| Weight | 154 gram |
| Screen | IPS 5,2 inch Full HD |
| Protector | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Camera | 23MP, Front 5,1MP |
| Battery | 2.900mAh |
That's 15 + Android smartphone a waterproof best and latest edition of 2017. Govinshan do not recommend you to intentionally sink the smartphone even though it has come with a certification for water resistant and dust, it's just that you don't have to worry when your smartphone is not accidentally exposed to water. Which is a favorite of you?
