Not all smartphones have the same water resistance. Many phones can withstand splashes and spills, but few can withstand accidental drops or submersion. It is very important to know the IP rating of your device.
IP rating stands for Ingress Protection and is an international standard that indicates the level of protection of a device against dust and liquids. For example, classifications such as IP67 and IP56 indicate a certain level of protection. Higher protection ratings such as IP68 and IP69 mean better durability. If you too want to buy a waterproof smartphone, here are some options from OnePlus, Samsung, etc. that you can buy for under Rs 40,000.
Samsung Galaxy A55: Prices start at Rs 39,999
The IP67 standard makes this smartphone more resistant to water and dust. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 1480 octa-core chipset with up to 12GB of RAM. This smartphone is available in two storage options of 128GB and 256GB.
OnePlus Nord CE 4: Prices start at 24,999
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 has protection class IP54, which makes the smartphone dust and splash-proof. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 features a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone is powered by a 5500mAh battery that supports 100W SUPERVOOC charging.
Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Prices start at Rs 19,999
This smartphone has an IP54 standard for dust and water resistance. Realme Narzo 70 Pro is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset with 5GB of RAM. It offers two types of internal storage: 128GB and 256GB. This 5G smartphone is equipped with a 6.7-inch Full HD + AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and Smart Rain Touch. Running Android 14 operating system, this device is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging capability.
Samsung Galaxy A35: Price starts at Rs 30,999
The IP67 protection class makes the smartphone resistant to dust and water. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is equipped with the Exynos 1380 chipset and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
Vivo V30: Prices start at Rs 33,999
Vivo’s mid-range smartphone has an IP54 rating and is dust and water protected. This smartphone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Generation 3 chipset. The smartphone runs Android 14 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
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