IP certification for Smartphones
A basic and objective assessment for the Outdoor capabilities of a smartphone, the so-called "International Protection Code", in short "IP Code". This size is standardised and consists of two digits - so for example, "IP65".
- The first digit stands for protection against Ingress of foreign bodies. It is divided from 0 (no protection) to 6 (dust-tight). Values in between are each a foreign body of a certain size.
- The second digit indicates how well the device is protected against water. Here are numbers from 0 (no protection) to 8 (protected against submersion swap).
- A complete table with the individual values you will find for example on Wikipedia.
The three most rugged Outdoor Smartphones
Now, we introduce to you briefly on the three Smartphones, which are designed to be robust and yet modern technology can offer. A more extensive Overview can be found in our photo gallery.
1. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
- The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is based to a large extent on the base model. Differences can be found, for example, in the Display: The Active has a LCD screen instead of the AMOLEDs. The result is a slightly better brightness. The size of 5 inch with Full HD resolution remains the same.
- The housing is protected with Gorilla Glass 2, and each of the rubber increases, resulting in smaller drops the phone only a little can be a problem. In addition, a quick dip in the water is not a Problem.
- The touch screen does not operate with the Hardware keys, you can shoot nevertheless photos. The phone is certified with IP67.
- Our detailed test report about the Galaxy S4 Active you will find here.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
2. Sony Xperia Z
Although the noble Outer appearance it is not really suggests, is also designed this top Smartphone is particularly robust:
- Like the S4 Active, the corners and edges are rubberized. It was also used for the Display of Gorilla glass.
- Thanks to rubber seals on all the inputs of the device, it is also protected very well against water. Short baths are not a Problem - according to the manufacturer, up to 30 minutes. Sony also promises a very good protection against dust.
- The device is arranged at IP57.
- Here you will find our complete test report.
Sony Xperia Z
3. Samsung XCover 2
A little older model from Samsung, which has been trimmed even more on Outdoor qualities, the XCover 2:
- It is also certified with IP67 to keep water and dust practically without a hitch.
- The housing is completely covered against scratches and hard impacts, so that multiple traces to Plunge barely to be seen.
- A real Outdoor Feature GLONASS, a satellite System, which was installed in addition to GPS and an optimum orientation is to ensure is also.
- Our Video, with a practice test on the device you will find here.
Samsung XCover 2
Alternative: protection by silicone Case
Especially fast and uncomplicated protection to offer the popular silicone-covers. You can purchase for virtually every model of affordable and easily over the edges of the Smartphone to fix. Then the device is protected much better against falls.
Alternative: Display Protection Foil
Also popular and useful screen protectors are. Available for almost every model in the appropriate size. They are simply glued to the screen. At least, scratches on the Display are avoided.
