The Latest Waterproof Smartphones 2025
Looking for a smartphone to take to beach and pool parties? Rugged and waterproof smartphones are ideally more durable compared to conventional models, and are more likely to protect your phone from short-circuits due to water submersion.
Don't just look at the names, though, as many smartphones claim to be waterproof with tags associated to water bodies. A true waterproof devices is tested, and then rated by third party organizations in two ways. Ingress Protection (IP) tests assess the level of protection that a device has when exposed to water or dust -- an IP rating of 8 means that the device is fully submersible underwater for long periods of time. On the other hand, Military Specifications and Standards (MIL-STD) test the performance of devices under certain scenarios. Our list includes high-end waterproofed Xperias from Sony, some compact water-resistant basic models like the Samsung Solid, as well as the Land Rover A8 from rugged manufacturer, Sonim.
Listed here are basic phones and waterproof smartphones with a rugged rating in either the IP or MIL-STD format. Additionally, they are all particularly described as waterproof by their respective manufacturers.
The List:
Rugged rating: IP65/68 (Water resistant, IP6X Dust proof)
The LG G8X ThinQ is a multimedia-driven smartphone whose biggest perks include a high-octane 2.84GHz octa-core engine, a 32-megapixel front cam, and a 6.4-inch screen that can be coupled with a detachable secondary display.
Rugged rating: IP68 (water- and dust-resistant), MIL-STD-810G (drop-ready)
Rugged rating: IP68 (Water and dust resistant)
Includes: - Charger
- Earphone
- Protective case
- SIM ejector tool
- USB data cable
Rugged rating: IP68 (Water and dust resistance)
Rugged rating: IP67 (Water-resistant up to 1M for up to 30 minutes)
Includes: - Data cable
- Sim ejector pin
- Travel adapter
Rugged rating: IP68 (Water and dust resistance)
Rugged rating: Water repellent
Includes: - Charger
- SIM tool
- USB Type-C cable
Rugged rating: IP52 water protection
Includes: - SIM tool
- TurboPower 30W charger
- USB Type-C cable
- headset
- protective case
Rugged rating: IP52 water protection
Includes: - Charger
- Headset
- Protective cover
- SIM tool
- USB Type-C cable
Rugged rating: IP68 water and dust resistance
Includes: - 1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)
- Quick Switch Adapter
- SIM tool
Rugged rating: IP65/IP68 (Water and dust resistance)
Includes: - Aero case
- Ejector pin (SIM tray needle)
- USB power adapter (30W)
- USB-C to USB-C cable
Rugged rating: Water repellent
Includes: - Charger
- SIM tool
- USB Type-C cable
Rugged rating: Water repellent
Includes: - Charger
- Protective cover
- Protective film
- SIM tool
- USB Type-C cable
Rugged rating: IP68, IP69, MIL-SPEC 810H (Drop tested up to 1.8m onto steel, 1.2m water resistance up to 35 minutes)
Includes:
Rugged rating: IP68/IP69K Waterproof
Includes: - Anti-explosion film
- Anti-explosion film (pre-applied)
- Card slot opener
- Charger (12V/2A)
- Packing Box
- Sling
- Type-C USB cable
Rugged rating: MIL-STD-810H, IP68, Up to 1.8m drop protection, Up to 1.5m water protection for 1 hour
Includes: - Screen protector on display
- Sim pin
- USB Type C Cable
Rugged rating: IP52 (water- and dust-resistant)
Includes: - SIM tray ejector
- Warp Charge 30 Power Adapter
- Warp Type-C Cable
Rugged rating: IP52 water protection
Includes: - 10W rapid charger
- SIM tool
- USB Type-C cable
The iPhone 12's specs include compatibility with Apple's MagSafe snap-on accessories (for those who love to personalize their phones), a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a Ceramic Shield finish, and a double 12-megapixel main camera.
Rugged rating: IP68 (waterproof under up to 6m or 30 minutes, dust-proof)
Rugged rating: IP68 (splash-ready, dust-resistant, waterproof for up to 30 mins under up to 6m)
Includes:
Rugged rating: IP68 (dust-resistant, splash-ready, waterproof up to 30 minutes under 6m)
Includes: USB‑C to Lightning cable
Rugged rating: IP68 (dust-resistant, splash-ready, waterproof up to 30 minutes under 6m)
The Sony Xperia 5 II runs on a 2.84GHz octa-core processor and 8GB of RAM, which we consider a respectable combo for a 2020 flagship Android.
Rugged rating: IP65/68 (water-resistant)
Rugged rating: IP68 (splash/water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes and dust-tight), IP69K, MIL-STD-810G
Includes: - Charging indicator card
- Detachable 3-in-1 endoscope (with protective case
- OTG cable
- SIM needle
- Sling
- Type-C to Micro-USUB adapter
- and magnet)
- hook
- reflecting mirror
Rugged rating: MIL-SPEC-810G (thermal shock between -25 to 55C for up to 24 hours), Category 4 resistant to salt mist and humidity, IP68 & IP69 (resistant to sand/dust/dirt, waterproof under 1.5m for up to 35 minutes, drop-tested from 1.8m onto steel)
Rugged rating: IP68 and IP69 (sand/dust-resistant, waterproof, drop-tested from 1.8m onto steel), MIL-SPEC-810H
Rugged rating: IP68 (waterproof)
Rugged rating: IP68 (waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes, dust-proof), IP69K, MIL-STD-810G (military-grade performance on low-pressure, acidic, humidity, and solar radiation tests)
Includes:
The LG Velvet runs on the 2.4GHz eight-core Snapdragon 765G engine that befits a 2020-released high-ender.
Rugged rating: IP68 (waterproof and dust-resistant)
Includes:
Rugged rating: IP68/IP69K (waterproof), MIL-STD-810G (military-grade housing)
Rugged rating: IP68 and IP69K (1.5m waterproof, 1.2m drop-resistant), MIL-STD 810G (-30C IceMode)
Includes:
Rugged rating: IP68 (waterproof, shock-resistant, dust-proof), MIL-STD-810G (certification for low pressure, acidic atmosphere, humidity, and solar radiation tests)
Includes: - Ear jack adapter
- OTG cable
- SIM card pin
* Prices shown are only indicative. They were recently fetched by our system and may have changed meanwhile.
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