What are the best waterproof phones available from Vodafone?
If you're looking for a phone that's built to take a splash - whether at the beach or the building site - you've come to the right place. Our handy reviews let you easily compare the top waterproof models at a glance and decide which is best for you. All these phones have an IP68 rating, which means they're dustproof and can be immersed in 1.5m of water for up to half an hour.
Rugged and tough phones are often waterproof too. Find out more about the latest and upcoming tough, rugged phones.
Huawei P30 Pro
The latest flagship device from Huawei cements the Chinese tech giant as the king of the camera phone. Building on the success of the brilliant Mate 20 Pro, the P30 Pro features a truly ground-breaking quad camera that will take super shots in all conditions. Night photography is a breeze with the innovative Time of Flight sensor, and you can activate the P30’s Underwater Mode to take snaps in the pool.
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung came out all guns blazing with the excellent S10 range. This new wave of phones combined Samsung's celebrated screen technology with a host of other top-end features, such as an outstanding triple-lens camera, buckets of RAM, and a hefty battery that can reverse charge other devices. The S10's IP68 rating means it's protected against dust or a puddle drop, wherever you take it.
Apple iPhone XS
Apple's 2018 flagship iPhone represents the perfect marriage of form and function, with the typically sleek and beautiful design underpinned by a powerful A12 Bionic chipset to handle any task with ease. A cracking dual camera and pin-sharp OLED display completes another stunning phone from Apple, and it will endure a dip in 2 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.
Sony Xperia XZ2
The Xperia XZ2 sees Sony playing to its strengths, with a camera that shoots incredible 4K-quality HDR video, super slo-mo video in HD, and allows the photography enthusiast full manual control. Audio quality is just as high as you'd expect from Sony, and gaming is a breeze with the Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4GB of RAM. All this and an IP68 waterproof rating, too.
Samsung Galaxy A50
Boasting a seriously impressive spec list for a mid-range phone, Samsung's upcoming A50 is superb value. Tough Gorilla Glass encases a gorgeous 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, giving the A50 the feel of a flagship and protecting it from falls, just as its IP68 rating gives you peace of mind in wet conditions. The triple-lens rear camera and 25-megapixel selfie snapper on the front ensure excellent results, and the ample fast-charging 4000 mAh battery means you'll go a full day on a single charge.
Hints and tips to help you choose
Some devices come with covers that help keep out water - please make sure you use them.
Don't immerse your device intentionally, and keep it away from salty or chlorinated water, and drinks. Also remember that wear and tear can gradually reduce water resistance - take good care of your devices to maintain their resistance.
Get it dry as quickly as possible, ideally at room temperature without using an oven or a hairdryer - there's lots of detailed advice on the web.
If you're looking to buy the best dustproof and waterproof phone, you'll need to check out the IP rating. It tells you how much water and dust your phone or device can withstand. It's more precise than terms like 'water-resistant', but even devices with the same ratings can vary - check the individual specifications if you're keen to know.
'IP' stands for or 'ingress protection'. For devices, the first number tells you about the dust resistance. 5 means 'dust protected', so a bit of dust might get in but not enough to stop the device working. 6 means completely 'dust tight' - no dust will get in.
The second number is for liquids. Devices rated at 5 are protected against water spraying on them. Ratings of 7 mean the device is safe at between up to 15cm and up to 1 metre deep. A rating of 8 means the device is protected in more than 1 metre of liquid.
If there's an X, such as IPX8, it means the device isn't rated for that factor - so IPX8 would be tested for waterproofing but not dustproofing.
Some manufacturers provide more details, such as Sony. We'd recommend exploring manufacturers' websites for more information.
