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Summer is coming, and with it, the time to go to the beach, to the pool or, why not, to the mountains. Regardless of whether we are close to the sea, close to the curb or close to the river, we would not have to be scared in case we drop our smartphone into the water. And it is that we take for granted that our terminal accompanies us at rest, to be able to listen to our musical playlists, enjoy videos loaded in memory or from YouTube or browsing the Internet. In these cases, rare is the case where the device has not gotten wet, even minimally. These are moments of tension without a doubt, in fear of suffering some mishap. But if we have one of the five phones that we are going to present now, the bad time will be a bad memory that will not be repeated.
Sony Xperia Z
It is not the first waterproof phone, although it is the one that most forcefully inaugurated a tradition that goes through convincing itself that having an off-road smartphone is not at odds with a rough design and, as they say in the sector, ruggedized. The Sony Xperia Z not only resists against splashes of water, but also withstands small immersions of up to 30 minutes and impacts of water under pressure. In addition, it supports the action of dust and sand, which puts it in an advantageous situation if it is to take it to the beach. These characteristics are endorsed by the IP55 and IP57 certifications.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Talking about Samsung Galaxy S4 is making it one of the most famous and well-known mobiles on the market. However, if what we are looking for is a terminal that can withstand us in the face of various inclement weather, it is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active the device that we have to put at the center of our aspirations. In this case, it does have a more armored appearance, although without reaching the armored appearance of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2, the great ruggedized one from the South Korean firm. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Activebet on metal to protect the phone's circuitry, and finishes the finish with force, sealing the joints with small but strong screws that are visible. The result is a device that ends up being an elegant bunker that will hardly suffer any damage if it falls into the water or is deposited on the sand.
Huawei Ascend D2
The Chinese firm has taken a run in launching high-end phones at very reasonable prices and betting on differentiating features. And is that the Huawei Ascend D2, one of the jewels of the catalog of the Asian company, has IP67 certification, which in principle guarantees that we can submerge the phone without suffering any damage. Another benchmark device in its portfolio, the Huawei Ascend P2, is splash resistant and dust resistant, although its IP54 rating places it in a lower range of resistance.
Nokia Lumia 620
Does the Finnish Nokia have off-road terminals? The Nokia Lumia 920 is really tough, and the myriad of examples on the net, enduring shocks of very different kinds, confirm it as a very resistant device. However, it may not reach the category in question, as it does not have the certificates that guarantee some of the characteristics that we have been detailing. In this sense, Nokia does not have any team that, by itself, is part of the all-terrain family. However, if we have a Nokia Lumia 620, we do not have to fear possible splashes or a trip that gives the device in a dip. But for this, we should have the official housing that the manufacturer has designed for the phone to add IP54 certification to its characteristics. The price of this summer shirt is not particularly high: 25 euros.
Sony Xperia Go
We started with the great high-end Sony and ended with another phone from the Japanese firm, although in this case aiming at the margin of cheaper equipment from the company. The Sony Xperia Go went on sale last year, targeting more sporty users. It plays in the league of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, in the sense that it is not only water and dust resistant, but is also designed to withstand scratches and bumps. It is, on the other hand, the most compact of all the terminals on the list.
