There have been instances when we've nearly had a heart attack due to the fear that our phones would be rendered useless if we dropped them in the toilet or they got wet in the rain. Thankfully, we've covered some of the finest waterproof smartphones that can withstand an aquatic assault and continue functioning normally, so you can put your worries to rest and enjoy a moment of peace.
Without any delays, here are the best Waterproof mobiles that make the cut:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has made its debut in the country alongside the Xiaomi 14. The flagship phone features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,000nits. The device gets its power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone runs on Android 14 OS with the company's custom HyperOS interface. There is a quad camera setup at the rear panel of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It includes a 50MP Sony LYT900 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and two 50MP Sony IMX858 sensors with unique optical zoom capabilities of 3.2x and 5x. The fourth 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens promises to enhance the device's photography capabilities. For selfies, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a 32MP front camera. The device also includes a 5,300 mAh battery with 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14 with One UI 6.1, and a choice of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. With a 12MP selfie camera, 4000mAh battery, and vibrant color options, it delivers a powerful and stylish experience.
The Xiaomi 14 goes official with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Leica optics, 90W HyperCharge wired charging, and much more. Starting with the price, the flagship Xiaomi 14 price in India has been set at Rs. 69,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The phone offers a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED (1,200x2,670 pixels) display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display also features a punch-hole cutout to house the 32MP selfie camera. At the rear panel, the Xiaomi 14 sports a 50MP main lens with optical image stabilization (OIS) and 23mm equivalent focal length, a 50MP 75mm floating telephoto camera with OIS support, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle camera with a 115-degree field of view. The rear camera is also capable of recording 4K video at up to 60fps or 8K video at up to 30fps. The selfie camera supports 4K video recording. The phone runs Android 14-based HyperOS with Xiaomi promising four major OS updates and five years of regular security updates. The Xiaomi 14 packs a 4,610 mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. The device also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,408 pixels) Super AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the in-house Exynos 1480 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of native storage. The phone runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1 with Samsung promising to provide four years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the new Galaxy A55 5G. For imaging, there's a 50MP OIS primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 5MP macro sensor paired with an LED flash. The device also packs a 5, 000 mAh battery with 25W Fast Charging (charging adapter not included in retail box). Other aspects of the Galaxy A55 5G include a 32MP selfie camera, a dedicated microSD slot, a Knox Vault security feature and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Nothing Phone (2a) comes as a successor of the Nothing Phone 2. The handset comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The Nothing Phone 2a is powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset runs Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. For imaging, the Nothing Phone 2a offers a 50MP main sensor with OIS support and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera. The Nothing Phone 2a also includes a Glyph Interface, allowing users to personalize the lighting effects at the rear panel.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide. Offering storage up to 1TB, stereo speakers, and available in Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, and Silver, the phone houses a 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired, 80W wired (USA), 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ launched on January 17, available since January 24, features a 6.7-inch display, Android 14, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Exynos 2400, triple cameras (50MP wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide), and supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Comes in various colors.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The ROG Phone 8 Pro runs Android 14 out of the box with the latest version of ROG UI on top. The handset sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ LTPO OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. For optics, the Asus ROG Phone 8 features a 50 MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 32 MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The ROG Phone 8 Pro packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 65W wired and 15W Qi fast wireless charging. The phone also boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo X100 Pro sports a 6.78 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm) chipset and comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It has a triple camera setup with a primary camera of 50MP, a ultra-wide camera of 50MP, and an telephoto camera of 50MP. The front camera is a single 32MP camera. The phone also has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5400mAh battery.
The more advanced Apple iPhone 15 Pro comes fitted with a 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels. The device is powered by an Apple A17 Pro (3nm) Bionic chipset and a non-removeable Li-Ion 3274mAh battery. The device comes with up to 1TB of storage space and houses a 48MP+12MP+12MP triple-camera setup at the rear and a 12MP front-facing camera.
Here is the list of top 5 best Waterproof mobiles
Best Waterproof Phones | Price in India |
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 99,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
Xiaomi 14 | 69,999 |
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | 39,999 |
Nothing Phone 2a | 23,999 |