Phones with waterproofing are becoming increasingly common, with almost every current high-end phone coming with some form of protection from accidental toilet tumbles and pool party plunges.
The upcoming iPhone 8 and iPhone X Edition are also waterproof. But if you don't fancy the company's most expensive phones yet, what are your alternatives? Take a look at our list of waterproof phones below.
Like the last generation, all of Apple's new phones are rated to survive in 1m of water for 30 minutes.
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus – IP67-rated
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Last year's iPhones were the first Apple handsets to be waterproof. Apple had been rather behind the curve for a few years, but given the number of its high-end Android rivals that have had water-proofing for a few years, it was time for the company up catch up.
Like most of the other phones on this list, Samsung's top-end 2017 phones all come with a high degree of dust- and water-proofing. The 5.8-inch S8, 6.2-inch S8+ and 6.3-inch Note 8 can all be submerged in up to 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge – IP67-rated
If you fancy saving some cash, 2016's 7-series of Samsung phones are water-proof in 1m of water for 30 minutes.
LG G6 and V30 – IP68-rated
LG's in on the act as well, with its 2017 flagship phones getting the IP68 rating for submersion in water up to 1.5m. Both the 5.7-inch G6 and 6-inch V30 are ready to dive in.
HTC U11 – IP68-rated
HTC's squeezable phone is also dunkable. This top-spec, gorgeous pearlescent flagship is ready for a drop into up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes.
Moto G5 – Splash-resistant
The 5th-gen mid-range Moto isn't IP-rated, but its "nano-coating" does protect it from accidental splashes. In Moto's own words it's ready for "moderate exposure to water such as accidental spills, splashes or light rain".
Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and more – various IP ratings
Sony's 2017 flagships big and small get the full IP68 rating, but Sony is one of the most consistent manufacturers when it comes to waterproof phones. In fact, dating back several years, the company's phones have had varying levels of waterproofing, although some of its older models required rubber bungs inside charging ports in order to become fully water-proof. If you're after a water-resistant bargain as perhaps a phone for taking on holiday, a Z3 or Z3 Compact would be a great choice.
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