Table of contents:
- 1. Samsung Galaxy A8
- 2. Sony Xperia X Performance
- 3. Moto G6
- 4. LG G7 ThinQ
- 5. Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
- 6. Honor 9
- 7. CUBOT King Kong 3
Summer is coming and with it the fear of all the years: will I be able to take my mobile to the beach or pool without ending up broken by water or sand? The answer is very simple, if you have a phone with IP68 protection, you are totally safe. It could even fall into the sea and absolutely nothing happen to it. If your mobile is a few years old, or does not directly have this type of certification, you can always buy a new terminal in good weather. Here are seven inexpensive models that will be safe from water and dust.
1. Samsung Galaxy A8
One of the IP68 certified phones that you can buy at a good price is the Samsung Galaxy A8. You can immerse it in water up to a meter deep for half an hour without anything happening to it. You can find it on Amazon at a price of 310 euros or in Oselection even cheaper, for 280 euros (with free shipping). In addition to IP68, the Galaxy A8 includes the following features. One of the most outstanding is its double camera for selfies or its battery with fast charging.
Main features of the Samsung Galaxy A8
- 5.6-inch screen, FullHD 2,220 x 1,080 pixels Super AMOLED, density 441 pixels per inch (18.5: 9 aspect ratio)
- 16 megapixel main camera, f / 1.7, Full HD video
- Dual 16 + 8 megapixel front camera, f / 1.9
- 2.1Ghz Octa-core Exynos 7885 processor, 4GB RAM
- 3,000 mAh battery with fast charge
2. Sony Xperia X Performance
Another terminal with IP68 certification to take this summer to beaches and swimming pools is the Sony Xperia Performance. Its price on Amazon is 230 euros with free shipping, so the reach of pockets is in crisis. Although the phone has been on the market for some time, it still has features that are not bad at all. Among them we can mention a 23 megapixel main camera with LED flash, 3 GB of RAM or 32 GB of internal storage.
Sony Xperia X Performance main features
- 5-inch screen, Full HD 1,980 x 1,020 pixels
- 13 megapixel f / 2.0 front camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with 2.2 GHz per core, 3 GB RAM
- 2,700 milliamp battery
3. Moto G6
Amazon sells the Moto G6 at a price of 150 euros. The phone has IP68 protection, although it does not lack other features that can be decisive to get hold of it in good weather. Among them we can highlight its double 12 + 5 megapixel camera with f / 1.8 aperture, or a 3,000 mAh battery with fast charge. However, there are many more. We review them.
Main features of the Moto G6
- 5.7-inch screen, 1,080 x 2,160-pixel HD (424dpi)
- 8 megapixel front camera, f / 2.2, Full HD video
- 1.8 GHz octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM
- FM Radio
- Dolby Audio sound technology
4. LG G7 ThinQ
The flagship of the South Korean company throughout 2018 is IP68 certified. In addition, it can be found in stores like Oselection at a price of 325 euros (shipping included), which is not bad at all considering that on other websites it still exceeds 500 euros. Apart from being resistant to water and dust, the LG G7 ThinQ boasts a beautiful design, a large screen and dual wide-angle cameras.
Main features of the LG G7
- Super bright 6.1-inch IPS M + LED display, Quad HD + resolution (3120 x 1440 pixels), 19.5: 9 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color space
- Dual camera 16 MP f / 1.6 + 16 MP wide angle (107˚) f / 1.9, Crystal Clear glass lens, Autofocus, LED Flash, UHD 4K @ 30fps Video, HDR10 recording, AI Cam
- 8 MP wide-angle 80˚ front camera with f / 1.9 aperture
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM
- 64 GB storage
- 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging
5. Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
If what you are really interested in is a mobile that resists in any condition, not just in water, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 is made for people who need a robust phone. Either because they practice risky sports, or because they are really clueless. Its casing is made to withstand drops and bumps. For the rest, it behaves like a model for the lower-middle range. You can find it on Amazon for 160 euros (free shipping).
Main features of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
- 5-inch TFT screen with HD resolution (720 x 1080 pixels)
- 13 megapixel main camera with f / 1.9 aperture and autofocus
- 5 megapixel secondary camera
- 1.4 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage
- 2,800 mAh capacity removable battery
6. Honor 9
In addition to carrying IP68 certification inside, the Honor 9 also has a double camera with a hybrid zoom of two increases, which gives us a higher quality if we compare it with the digital zoom. This model can be found at a good price in stores such as Phone House, where it can be purchased for 220 euros.
Honor 9 main features
- 5.15 screen, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (428dpi)
- 12 megapixel color / 20 megapixel monochrome main camera, 4K video
- 8 megapixel front camera
- 2.4 GHz octa-core processor, 4 or 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB of storage
- 3,100 mAh battery with fast charge
7. CUBOT King Kong 3
Finally, another ultra-resistant mobile with IP68 certification and a shockproof case is the Cubot King Kong 3. Not only does it enjoy total protection, this mobile also equips a 6,000 mAh battery (with fast charge), which, given Its benefits guarantee autonomy for several days. The phone can be found for just 180 euros through Amazon (with free shipping).
CUBOT King Kong 3 main features
- 5.5-inch screen, 1440 x 720 pixels
- 16 MP + 2 MP dual main camera (13 MP native)
- 13 MP front camera (8 MP native)
- MTK6763T processor, 2.5 GHz octa-core, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage
- 6,000 mAh battery with fast charge
