Oukitel F150 Raptor

The Oukitel F150 Raptor smartphone in a shock-resistant case can withstand falls from a height of up to 1.8 meters, is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard. The device is suitable for those who work on construction sites and in industrial premises. It will be appreciated by hunters, fishermen, and lovers of extreme recreation.

The thermal imager is capable of detecting an object at a distance of up to 1,000 meters and detects temperatures from -10 to +550 °C. The 64 MP night vision camera sees the smallest details up to 20 meters away in complete darkness. The device does not have a macro module, and when shooting at close range, focusing on the subject is slow, and the pictures are not entirely successful.

The high-performance Helio G99 chipset and 12 GB RAM (+ 12 GB virtual) allow you to load the most memory-demanding applications and games. ROM 256 GB expandable up to 2 TB using a flash drive opens up unlimited prospects for storing photos and videos. On a large 6.8″ screen with an adjustable refresh rate of 60-120 Hz, viewing any content will be comfortable.

A 10,000 mAh battery will allow you to forget about recharging your phone for two to three days. If necessary, the device can be used as a Power Bank for other devices. The smartphone itself is charged only via a cable; it does not support the Qi standard (the ability to receive power from a wireless station).

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Blackview BV7100

The Blackview BV7100 smartphone with a unibody body, thickened corners and soft TPU rubber pads is protected from falls and moisture. With the glove function, the sensor becomes more sensitive and recognizes touches through the fabric. The 13,000 mAh battery provides 48 days of battery life in standby mode. The phone is able to share energy with other devices. The dimensions of the battery affected the dimensions and weight of the device – 450 g is very noticeable.

The octa-core Helio G85 and 6GB RAM ensure smooth running of apps and games without any lag. 128 GB of internal memory with support for a memory card up to 1 TB allows you to store many photos and videos. 

Cubot KingKong POWER

Waterproof smartphone Cubot KingKong POWER – for those who love extreme sports and active recreation. The 10,600 mAh battery will provide several days of battery life. The reverse charging feature allows you to share energy with other devices. The body of the device is protected from dust, water and can withstand falls from a height of one and a half meters. A special feature of the model is a powerful flashlight of 5,000 lm. Two LEDs on the top end illuminate a space of up to 25 meters. The flashlight is turned on by a button on the side, but only after activating the screen.

RAM – 8 GB, the same amount of virtual memory, together with the MediaTek MT8788 chipset, allows you to open heavy applications without delays. And 256 GB of ROM, expandable up to 1 TB, makes it possible to save the necessary information.

HOTWAV Cyber 13 Pro

Protected from dust, water and drops, the HOTWAV Cyber ​​13 Pro smartphone is suitable for lovers of an active lifestyle and those who work in harsh conditions. The device is equipped with a powerful Unisoc T619 processor and an impressive RAM resource of 12 GB (can be increased to 20 GB), which ensures fast launch of applications and games. The ROM capacity of 256 GB is expandable up to 2 TB due to support for a memory card, this will allow you to store a huge amount of information.

Enjoy watching movies and photos on the large 6.6-inch display. The screen is quite bright, with realistic color reproduction in any lighting. The main three-camera unit with LED flash and autofocus allows you to take pictures in the dark and capture moving objects.

Land Rover Armor 8 Pro

The Land Rover Armor 8 Pro smartphone has IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G protection certificates (can be kept at a depth of up to one and a half meters for 30 minutes). Pads on the ends and corners protect the device from impacts when dropped. The sensitive sensor even responds to touches with gloves, which is very convenient outdoors in the cold season.

Despite its dimensions, the smartphone has a small screen – 6.1″, which is affected by the protected body and frame. At the same time, the display has good color reproduction (16.78 million colors). The phone is equipped with a block of three main cameras (main 16 MP, macro module 5 MP, auxiliary 2 MP) and a front camera 8 MP.

The eight-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor, combined with 6 GB of RAM, ensures that everyday tasks can be performed without lag. And 128 GB ROM with support for memory cards (up to 256 GB) allows you to store all the necessary files. The smartphone has an average battery capacity of 5,580 mAh for this category, but it is capable of sharing charge with other devices.

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UMIDIGI Bison X10 Pro

The UMIDIGI Bison X10 Pro smartphone is protected from dust and water and has IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810G certificates. Rubber pads and dampers at the corners soften the impact of a fall. The eight-core Helio P60 chipset and 4 GB of RAM guarantee good performance, applications run smoothly, without freezing. The ROM resource of 128 GB, expandable up to 256 GB, allows you to store photos and videos.

The smartphone is equipped with a block of three rear cameras: a main 20 MP, an ultra-wide-angle 8 MP and a 5 MP macro module. The pictures are of average quality, but you can shoot underwater.

The 6,150 mAh battery provides battery life for 22 days in standby mode. Bison X10 Pro can be used as a Power Bank to distribute energy to other devices. An infrared thermometer will measure the temperature of the human body and surrounding objects in a few seconds. I’m not very pleased with the quality of the speaker; the sound is quiet and rather flat.

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AGM G2 Guardian

The AGM G2 Guardian smartphone is made in a case protected from dust, water and shock when dropped. A powerful thermal imager is capable of reading temperatures from 0 to +150 °C and identifying an object at a distance of up to 1,000 meters in complete darkness and fog. A 7,000 mAh battery will allow you to forget about charging your phone for three days with an average load. A smartphone can replenish energy via cable or wirelessly. The battery affected the weight of the device – 405 g.

The smartphone runs on a high-performance Qualcomm QCM6490 processor and is equipped with 8 or 12 GB of RAM, which allows you to load the heaviest applications. 256 GB ROM (expandable up to 512 GB) will save a lot of photos and videos. The Full HD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate guarantees smooth images in movies and games. A block of three rear cameras: a main 108 MP, an infrared 20 MP, a 2 MP macro module and a 32 MP front sensor allows you to take excellent pictures in any lighting.

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Ulefone Power Armor 18T

The Ulefone Power Armor 18T smartphone is suitable for use in the harshest conditions. The body of the device is protected from water, dust, sand, salt fog, and shock. The phone is equipped with a high-resolution thermal imager with a temperature range from +10 to +400 °C. Users note that the device sometimes freezes when working in this mode.

The MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor with 12 GB RAM (expandable by 5 GB) allows you to quickly launch memory-intensive applications and games. 256 GB ROM with microSD support up to 2 TB makes it possible to store a huge number of files. On the large 6.58″ screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and excellent color reproduction, you can watch movies without stuttering and play online games.

With a 9,600 mAh battery, the phone won’t suddenly shut down. With average use, the charge will last for four days. You can replenish your energy supply and share it via cable or wirelessly. The large battery affected the weight of the entire smartphone (409 g), which takes some getting used to.

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Unihertz Tank

The protected Unihertz Tank smartphone in a metal and rubber reinforced case is suitable for lovers of active and extreme recreation. He is not afraid of water and dust. Durable Panda MN228 glass protects the screen from impacts. A flashlight with a luminous flux power of 1,200 lm and five operating modes allows you to feel confident in the dark.

MediaTek Helio G99, coupled with 8GB or 12GB RAM, delivers fast performance when loading and using games and apps. 256 GB of ROM is enough to store a large number of files, but you need to keep in mind that the phone does not support memory cards. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.81″ screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, which makes it possible to comfortably view video content.

With a 22,000 mAh battery, you can forget about recharging for a week. Unihertz Tank can share energy with other gadgets. It charges up to 90% in 108 minutes. The price for a powerful battery is the impressive weight of the device – 560. Among the shortcomings, users note the low sound quality.

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Conquest S20 Pro

Conquest S20 Pro is protected from water, dust and shock, does not lose functionality at temperatures down to -40 ° C and responds to touches with thick gloves. The device is equipped with a block of four rear cameras. You can note the night vision module (20 MP), which, with the support of IR sensors, allows you to see the smallest details in the dark.

The 2W stereo speaker is capable of delivering volumes up to 120dB. But due to the protection of the speaker and microphones, the sound is distorted. The Dimensity 800 chipset and 8 GB of RAM allow you to run applications without lag. With 256 GB of ROM, you can store a large number of files, but you will not be able to expand the resource.

The 8,000 mAh battery provides 30 days of battery life in standby mode. A smartphone can share energy with other gadgets. It charges itself using a docking station, magnetic port, wireless device or USB cable. All accessories for replenishing energy are included in the kit. Also included with the phone: a case with a clip, a strap and an adapter for connecting headphones as compensation for the lack of a 3.5 mm port.

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DOOGEE S98 Pro

The Doogee S98 Pro case, made of durable ABS plastic, softens shocks when dropped. The device is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard. The sensitive screen sensor responds to touches while wearing gloves. But due to the additional moisture protection of the microphone, the sound during a conversation is distorted

The thermal imager can find leaks and gaps and produces a fairly clear image. The smartphone is equipped with a block of two rear cameras. The main 48 MP takes high-quality photos. But when shooting, the sensor is slow to focus. The 20 MP night vision camera with infrared illumination produces clear, detailed images.

The phone has a good resource of RAM (8 GB) and built-in (256 GB with support for microSD cards) memory. This allows you to run applications and games without freezing and store a large number of photo and video files. The 6,000 mAh battery ensures operation of the device without recharging for two to three days. The smartphone can be used as a PowerBank to distribute energy to other devices. The model supports wireless charging.

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How to choose a waterproof smartphone

There are many models of waterproof smartphones on the market. The devices vary in functionality and cost. The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing such a phone is the degree of dust and moisture protection. In general, focus on your needs and consider the following parameters:

Protection

The dust and moisture protection class of the phone is determined by the IP rating (Ingress Protection Rating). The first number in the standard indicates resistance to penetration of solid particles into the housing, the second – water. The higher the score, the better.

Most regular smartphones are rated IP52 or IP54, which provide protection against splashes and dust. For waterproof models, compliance with IP67, IP68 standards is required. This means that the device can be immersed in water in the first case – to a depth of one meter for half an hour, in the second – one and a half meters for 30 minutes.

Some manufacturers are marked IP69K. This is an industry standard indicating the device’s resistance to water pressure, including hot water.

Devices that have passed the tests of the American military standard MIL-STD-810 have the greatest security. They are resistant to vibration, shock, salt fog, high humidity, heat and hypothermia. When using a smartphone, even with the highest protection rating, you need to remember that salt water and other liquids will be harmful to your gadget.

Performance

This indicator depends on the processor. The higher the chipset generation, clock speed, and more cores, the faster applications will run. The speed of the phone also depends on the amount of RAM. The larger the RAM resource, the more programs can be opened simultaneously. But you shouldn’t do this unless necessary, since running multiple processes reduces the autonomy of the device. For everyday tasks, 6–8 GB of RAM is sufficient.

Inner memory

ROM is needed to store applications, photos, video files. In order not to worry about not having enough space for your vacation photos and necessary applications, choose a gadget with a resource of 128 GB or more. Also pay attention to the smartphone’s support for memory cards.

Camera

In waterproof and shockproof gadgets, cameras are not a strong point. However, you can choose models that can produce decent image quality. The higher the resolution, the more detailed and clear the photos will be. High-resolution images are heavy, so you need sufficient memory resources.

An important role is played by the graphics processor, which processes photos. Autofocus allows you to take a photo faster because the camera automatically adjusts to the subject. Optical stabilization ensures frame clarity. The night vision module allows you to take photographs in complete darkness and get high-quality detailed images.

Screen

Manufacturers of waterproof smartphones often use cheaper IPS matrices. There won’t be the same contrast and depth as devices with OLED or AMOLED displays, but you will get natural color reproduction and a clear image. The higher the screen resolution, the higher quality the picture will be.

For those who like to watch movies, videos or play games, you should pay attention to the refresh rate parameter. It ensures smooth pictures in dynamic scenes. For standard tasks, 60 Hz is quite enough. A screen refresh rate of 90–120 Hz will provide complete absence of tearing and smoothness.

In secure smartphones, the sensors are often more sensitive than in regular ones, which allows you to use the gadget with gloves.

Battery

The battery capacity affects the autonomy of the device. This indicator is important when choosing a secure smartphone if you plan to use the device on hikes, expeditions, hunting or fishing, that is, in conditions when you may not have electricity at hand to recharge. As a rule, waterproof and shockproof models are equipped with a battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh. On the market you can also find indicators of 10,000, 13,000, 22,000 mAh. This, of course, does not mean that the charge will last you a week or two. It all depends on how intensively you use your phone.

When choosing a protected device, check with the seller whether wireless and reverse charging is possible, so that you can replenish your energy reserves without a cable or share the resource with other devices.

Dimensions and weight

Waterproof and shockproof smartphones are always heavier and larger than regular devices. The body of such gadgets has additional rubber pads to soften impacts. The large capacity of the battery affects its size and weight; accordingly, the overall dimensions of the device increase.

Other features and options

Smartphones designed for use in harsh environments are often equipped with additional useful options. The thermal imager will detect cracks and leaks in everyday life, and objects at a distance of up to 1,000 meters in nature. A powerful flashlight will help you find your way in the dark. Support for geolocation systems will ensure your location is determined anywhere. A barometer, compass, and UV detector will also be useful.

Expert review of waterproof smartphones

Georgiy Titov, Director of the Broad Distribution Division of TFN Group, shares advice on choosing waterproof smartphones:

“In the modern world, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. However, unforeseen situations such as accidental ingress of water can seriously affect the performance of the device. In this regard, the popularity of waterproof smartphones is growing.

When choosing such a gadget, you should consider several important factors. First of all, determine how resistant the device is to moisture. Having IP certification is an important indicator. The top rating of IP68 indicates a high degree of protection against water and dust. Also pay attention to the level of sealing of the connectors and how reinforced the case is.”

Popular questions and answers

Popular questions from readers about waterproof smartphones are answered by Georgy Titov, Director of the Broad Distribution Division of TFN Group: