Smartphone users understand how important a water resistance feature is, it is not surprising phone makers are increasingly upgrading their handset line-ups to water-resistant versions. 

This list includes the best smartphones that have been unveiled since the beginning of 2015, and we will be updating this article as many more phones will be launched before the end of the year. Before that, take a look at the water-resistant phones that have been launched till now. In no particular order:

Alcatel OneTouch Conquest

The Alcatel OneTouch Conquest, is one of the latest smartphone with a water-resistant feature launched in the United States. It is not a highly appealing device to users, but it is fairly cheap (the cheapest on our list): it has a price tag of $129.99, without any contract. The Android 5.0 Lollipop operating is installed in the OneTouch Conquest, features a 5-inch 720p display, and a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor powers the device. A P67 certification allows it to resist dust, and the handset can last for up to 30 minutes when put in water of one meter. The smartphone also comes with a LTE, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of expandable storage space, a 2500 mAh battery, 2 MP front-facing camera units, and a 5 MP rear camera. Thus, if you planned to buy a water-resistant smartphone under $150, you would consider purchasing it from Boost Mobile, so the Alcatel OneTouch Conquest would be the top on your list.

CAT S40

CAT smartphones have been in existence for a while. The newest model, CAT S40, runs an Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system that is known as “the toughest” in CAT’s series to date. The S40 is looks strong and features the IP68 certification—it is dust-proof, and can last for up to 1.5 meters deep in water. In addition, the smartphone can fall from a height of 1.8 meters without being damaged. Its extra features include a 4.7-inch IPS display with 540 x 960 pixels, 8 MP rear camera, 2 MP front-facing camera, a quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable in-built memory, and a 3000 mAh battery. The CAT S40 will be available for purchase from August for $439.

        MOTOROLA MOTO G (2015)

The Motorola Moto G (2015), a third generation smartphone, which was officially announced and launched at the beginning of this week, is the first in the series to come with a water-resistant feature. Though the new Moto G is not dust-proof, the handset is IPx7-certified, so it can resist for up to 30 minutes under water of one meter deep.

Starting at an affordable price of $179.99, the Moto G can be bought. This allows you unlock the smartphone’s low-end version, which comes with a 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of expandable memory. The model with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage space of expandable memory costs $229.99. Both handsets support an Android 5.1 Lollipop, can be customized through Moto Maker, and have common features: : 5-inch 720p display, LTE, 13 MP rear camera, 5 MP front-facing camera, 2470 mAh battery, and so on.

 SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 ACTIVE 

Because we are dealing with the regular Galaxy S6, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is one of Samsung’s most sophisticated handsets to date. The S6 Active comes with nearly all the features of the original S6, including a 5.1-inch Quad HD display, a powerful octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, 3 GB of RAM, and a 16 MP rear camera, and some extra advantages. The device would not damage if it falls from a height of up to 1.2 meters, as it is shock resistant. It features an IP68 certification and is powered by a beefy 3500 mAh battery. Costing $199.99 on contract, or $694.99 outright, the Galaxy S6 is actually available only through AT&T.

SONY XPERIA Z3+/Z4V

Taking a look into the Xperia Z3 from last year, the Sony Xperia Z3+ is the slimmest water-resistant phone presently on the market, with a 6.9 mm thickness. Similar to Samsung’s S6 Active and CAT’s S40, the Xperia Z3+ features an IP68 certification. The smartphone comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p display, an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable in-built memory, a 21 MP rear camera unit, and a 2930 mAh battery that power the device for up to two days. The Xperia Z3+ can presently be purchased at approximately $600 on Amazon.

Xperia Z4v, which is the upgraded variant of the Z3+ will soon be available in the US. Hopefully, it will be sold by Verizon Wireless before the end of summer. The Z4v features a 5.2-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display, and is thicker than the Z3+ (8.6 mm).

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/S7 Active

The Samsung Galaxy S7 devices are waterproof and come with impressive specs are these are the current flagship smartphones from the company. Flaunting the top-of-the-end Snapdragon 820 processor, the S7 gets a 5.1-inch Quad HD screen and comes with 4GB RAM. Under the hood is 32GB/64GB of internal storage and a 3000mAh battery. The phone comes with a microSD slot and an excellent 12MP rear camera. The S7 Edge adds the curved screen, while the S7 Active is a more rugged version for those who keep dropping their smartphones every now and then.

Sony Xperia X/Xperia X Performance

The Xperia X series is a new lineup in Sony’s smartphone collection. The Xperia X flaunts a 5-inch Full HD screen, 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 650 processor, and a 23MP rear camera. The X Performance comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 820 processor. Xperia fans will love the X Performance.