Five Waterproof Smartphones You Can Flaunt This Monsoon

If you think electronics doesn’t mix with water, think again. The new trend is here, smartphones are no longer vulnerable to water; they are waterproof now, and most of the brands are offering water and dust resistant smartphones. So, if you are clumsy and afraid to take your phones to beaches or swimming pool, or take them out while it rains, here’s your savior. You can now look for these waterproof phones and take that epic underwater selfie, because these smartphones don’t fear water. Checkout our top five picks of water resistant smartphones for this monsoon season:

Google Pixel 3 and 3XL

The launch of Google Pixel 3 serieswas Google’s third attempt of establishing itself as a premium smartphone brand. Both are the best smartphone you can buy right now which offers best Android experience. Both the phones features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a powerful Qualcomm chipset, a sharp edge-to-edge OLED display, and front-facing stereo speakers.

The devices launched last year in November. It can withstand being submerged in up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. But however, the Pixel 3’s IP rating ensures that it is waterproof; you still need to handle it carefully. After all it is not a cheap gadget! ■

Price: INR 56, 840 (Google Pixel 3) and Rs 82, 000 (3 XL)

iphone XS

iPhone XS launched last year in September, and it comes with a big, bright, 3D Touch equipped OLED screen. But if you want to own a waterproof iphone, this is it. The device has IP68 water resistance rating which means it can survive submersion in water up to 2 meters in depth for up to 30 minutes without damage.

The iphone is great for a light swim or accidental splash, but not deeper dives. And if you accidently drop wine on the phone, do not worries the phone will work fine after that as well. iphone XS can dive into water for 2 meters which is higher than most of the phones. ■

Price: INR 99, 890 (Gold Variant)

Samsung Galaxy S 10

Samsung Galaxy is the one who started the trend of waterproof smartphones with its Galaxy smartphone flagship. This device comes with best cameras, build, display and performance. If you want a smartphone with high power and water resistance, this is the one. The smartphone was launched this year in June, so it is one of the newest toys in the market.

It comes with a full glass display with IP68 water-resistant rating and it can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. It is a great phone that can survive a splash with loads of power. It has a curved glass front and back, so there’s a serious risk of damage if you drop it. ■

Price: INR 61, 900

LG V40 Thinq

LG’s lineup of smartphones is not very behind in the the race of waterproof phones, The LG V40 Thinq comes with IP68 water resistant ratings and and can be immersed in the water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The device launched last year in October, so its relatively new.

It comes with 4,000 mah batteries and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 and has total five cameras in total, 3 rear and 2 front, so you can enjoy taking underwater selfies. However, it is advised not to expose the device to water at high pressure, such as ocean waves or a waterfall. But it can survive a big splash. ■

Price: INR 47, 999

Huawei P30 Pro

Thehuawei P30 Pro is built to capture all your adventures, and won’t be

undone by a swim in the pool. This device should be in your shortlist this monsoon for sure. If clicking selfies underwater is your priority then this flagship smartphone doesn’t disappoint you. The smartphone is relatively new, it launched this year in April.

It comes with official IP68 waterproof ratings, which means that the device is both dustproof and waterproof. You can do Video calling friends in the rain or shoot videos in the pool or on beach easily. Because the device is officially IP68 waterproof rated, so you don’t need to worry about getting any accidental water damage. ■

Price: INR 71, 990