Electronics and water aren't best friends, you know that. Yet your smartphone often comes close to water. From the bathroom to a heavy rain shower or wonderful holidays at the pool. And an accident is in a small corner. Would you rather not run the risk of water damage? Then make sure that you can continue to use your smartphone in a wet environment. There are two options: buy a waterproof smartphone or put your device in a waterproof case.
Option 1: buy a waterproof smartphone waterproof smartphone
In recent years, a lot of waterproof smartphones have been launched on the market. You will find them in the range of Sony, Motorola and Samsung. Devices from lesser-known brands such as CAT and Ruggear are not only waterproof, but also shock-resistant. The first waterproof smartphones had covers to protect the inputs on the device against penetrating moisture. Today, these ports are often provided with a waterproof coating, so you don't have to worry about this anymore. Think, for example, of the third generation Motorola Moto G and the Sony Xperia Z5 series.
How waterproof is such a waterproof smartphone?
The IP rating: you've probably heard of it. It consists of two numbers that indicate the extent to which a device is resistant to the impact of external substances. The first number stands for protection against contact with objects, where 6 means, for example, that the device is completely dust-tight. The second determines the water resistance. Pressure plays an important role here. The deeper and longer you take a phone underwater, the higher the pressure the device has to endure. That too can be harmful.
Advantages and disadvantages of a waterproof smartphone
Advantages of a waterproof smartphone
- You don't have to be afraid of a rain shower and you can take pictures in the pool.
- You don't hide the design of your phone in a case to protect it against water.
- The most recent waterproof smartphones don't have covers on the ports, but a waterproof coating that protects the ports.
Disadvantages of a waterproof smartphone
- Not all waterproof smartphones are water resistant to the same degree. So pay close attention to the IP certification.
- With some waterproof smartphones you have to pay attention to whether all the covers are closed properly.
- The fact that your smartphone is waterproof does not make it indestructible, a case is still useful, because an accident is just around the corner.
- The range of waterproof smartphones is limited.
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Option 2: Put your phone in a waterproof case Waterproof Phone Case
Do you have a smartphone in sight that is not waterproof? Then a waterproof case is the solution to prevent water damage. With a device-specific copy you use your device while it is in the cover. This is more difficult with universal covers. They are more intended to store your smartphone when you go kayaking in the Ardennes for a day or when you go to the water attraction during a day at the amusement park. There are handy waterproof covers that you can click into a holder on your bicycle. Ideal to follow your GPS when you go cycling when there is a chance of rain.
Advantages and disadvantages of waterproof cases
Advantages of a waterproof case
- You don't have to be afraid of a rain shower or you can take pictures in the pool.
- With a lot of waterproof covers you kill two birds with one stone: in addition to being waterproof, they are also shock-resistant.
- Some waterproof cases are compatible with bicycle holders, so that you can continue to use your smartphone while cycling in the rain.
Disadvantages of a waterproof case
- Not all waterproof cases are waterproof to the same extent, look at the IP certification for this.
- Waterproof covers are often quite large.
- You can usually not easily use your smartphone in a universal waterproof case.
- Device-specific waterproof cases are not available for all smartphones.
