5 unsinkable smartphones with IP67 water resistance

The Samsung Galaxy A line sets the vector of development in the medium segment of mobile devices. At the beginning of 2023, this family was replenished with a remarkable model with the A34 index. Why is she so good? Let's sort it out in order.

First of all, the smartphone attracts the attention of a large-caliber display of 6.6-inch dimensions diagonally. Super AMOLED panel broadcasts a picture in Full HD + resolution (2400x1080 pixels) and has a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. The screen of the model was covered with tempered glass Gorilla Glass v5, and a fingerprint scanner was also built into it. In the upper segment of the display, you can see a teardrop-shaped cutout for the needs of the 13 MP selfie camera lens.

On the matte “back” of the smartphone, you can see a trio of lenses for the main camera, compiled according to the 48 + 8 + 5 MP scheme. The camera's leading sensor boasts an optical image stabilization system that allows you to shoot at slower shutter speeds handheld and record smooth footage. The electronic heart of the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a powerful eight-core MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. However, in some markets, the smartphone can be supplied with a proprietary Exynos 1380 processor.

The model is assembled in a waterproof case with a protection rating of IP67. Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v 5.2 and NFC wireless adapters, as well as an energy-intensive battery of exactly 5000 mAh, were “packed” inside the smartphone. The battery of the device supports 25W fast wired charging. True, the charger for the smartphone will need to be purchased separately - “out of the box” the model is equipped only with a cable with USB type C connectors on both ends of the “tails”.

At the dawn of Android-smartphones, HTC products were consistently in the tops in terms of popularity. Today, the brand rarely pleases with remarkable novelties. However, they still exist in piece terms, which is clearly seen on the example of the HTC Desire 22 Pro model.

The smartphone belongs to the confident middle segment of mobile devices. Its highlight is the ability to use the gadget as a VR controller for HTC Vive Flow virtual reality glasses. In addition, the model comes with pre-installed applications Vive Avatar for creating virtual avatars and Vive Wallet for managing digital crypto assets. HTC Desire 22 Pro is a link in the Viverse metaverse, sharpened for immersion in virtual reality.

The model is assembled in a plastic case with a textured back panel, where dust can collect and fingerprints are visible. The triple camera on the back of the device is framed by a copper-gold frame. It is made up of a 64MP main image sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide and a 5MP secondary sensor. The 32 MP selfie camera lens was made in the form of an island hole in the screen of the gadget, the role of which is assigned to an IPS panel with a diagonal size of 6.6 inches and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz.

A balanced combination of an eight-core Snapdragon 695 5G processor and 8/128 GB of memory was placed in the body of the model with a moisture protection level of IP67. And the smartphone is one of the few representatives of the medium class with support for wireless and reverse charging technologies for a 4520 mAh battery. Complementing the harmonious picture is the NFC module onboard the gadget, which allows you to use your smartphone as a means of contactless payment for purchases.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A54 is a bright representative of a caste of mobile devices of a strong middle link. The model performs well in everyday work, has good gaming performance and is armed with decent cameras.

A Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal size of 6.4 inches extends over the entire plane of the front panel of the device. The display of the smartphone captivates with realistic and rich colors, as well as a high refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The screen refresh rate adapts to specific tasks, but it does not change dynamically, but only between the standard values of 60 Hz and 120 Hz. A fingerprint scanner was built into the sub-screen layer of the front panel to unlock the smartphone by fingerprint.

The “iron” bundle of a homegrown eight-core Exynos 1380 processor and 8/128 GB of memory is responsible for the performance of the smartphone. In case there is not enough space in the built-in storage, a hybrid expansion tray is provided at the user's disposal, where you can insert either a second SIM or a microSD card. The electronic components of the device are powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. From zero, half the battery is charged in half an hour, fully - in about 70 minutes. However, the power adapter is usually not included in the standard package of the model.

The smartphone will be appreciated by adherents of the genre of mobile photography. The fact is that the Samsung Galaxy A54 was equipped with a 50 + 12 + 5 MP triple main camera with an optical stabilization system for the leading image sensor. The device shoots selfie shots at a 32 MP front camera with a lens in the island hole of the screen. In addition, the model received a reliable dust and moisture protection of the IP67 case. It’s not worth diving deep with a smartphone, but you don’t have to worry about being in the rain or accidentally falling into the bathroom.

Recently, concern for the environment and the environment has been gaining momentum. With these factors in mind, the Nokia X30 was released. The body of the smartphone is made from recycled aluminium, the back cover is 65% recycled plastic, and the packaging contains about 70% recycled paper.

A distinctive feature of Nokia smartphones is running pure Android. The model in question, which comes preinstalled with Android 12, was no exception to the rule. The smartphone's hardware platform is headed by a solid eight-core Snapdragon 695 chipset with a built-in 5G modem. In the basic configuration, the model has 6 GB of RAM and a 128 GB UFS 2.2 standard drive. There is no expansion slot in the design of the smartphone.

At the head of the front panel of the Nokia X30 was an AMOLED screen with a diagonal size of 6.43 inches. A fingerprint scanner was placed in the display, and a tempered glass Gorilla Glass Victus was installed on top of it. Also, the screen of the model is characterized by a refresh rate of 90 Hz. A small speck in the center of the upper segment of the display highlights the 16 MP front camera lens. The rear camera of the smartphone is “two-eyed” – under its wing, a leading 50 MP sensor with optical stabilization and a full-fledged 13 MP ultra-wide find shelter.

In the context of "classmates" , the model looks good thanks to the reliable dust and moisture protection of the IP67 case. Another fat plus in the Nokia X30 piggy bank is a battery with support for 33W fast wired charging technology. The battery capacity is unrecord-breaking (4200 mAh), but the Android system, without unnecessary add-ons, has a reputation for being very energy efficient. Taking care of the environment, a power adapter is intentionally not included with the smartphone. However, according to a combination of factors, the model looks optimally balanced even without a charger in the standard configuration.

The iPhone SE 2022 is a rather controversial device. On the one hand, this is a convenient device to use with one hand with a powerful hardware platform, on the other hand, the design of the model is antediluvian, and the tiny screen is framed by huge frames.

The model is addressed to fans of "apple" products who are not ready to fork out for expensive "iPhones". The strongest side of the smartphone is the hardware from the Apple iPhone 13 as part of the top-end Apple A15 Bionic chipset and 4/128 GB of onboard memory. The device copes with the launch of games and mobile applications of any degree of "severity", and it has enough performance reserves with an eye to the long term.

In the appearance of the device, the features of the good old Apple iPhone 8 can be traced. In particular, the model under consideration has got a 4.7-inch diagonal IPS screen with a picture resolution of 1334x750 pixels. On the large “chin” on the side of the front panel of the case, you can see the “Home” button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. The 7MP selfie camera of the device is located on the top bezel above the screen.

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is “one-eyed”, but it provides for an optical image stabilization system. The 12 MP sensor is positively rated in many reviews, with the exception of the lack of a night shooting mode. Interestingly, the smartphone fits covers from the 8th iPhone. Finally, the battery of the device with a capacity of only 2018 mAh bothers to pay attention. In offline mode, it does not stay afloat for long, but the battery supports wireless charging. And the body of the model has dust and moisture protection in accordance with the requirements of the IP67 standard.