Water resistance may not be at the top of your list when picking a new phone, but with these devices, it’s one less thing to worry about. Here are four splash-sustaining phones that have impressed us.
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Samsung Galaxy S7
Product Review: http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s7/#ftag=CAD187281f
CNET rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding)
The good: Polished design. Awesome camera. Long battery life. MicroSD storage slot and water-resistant (again!).
The bad: Annoyingly reflective. Smudge magnet. Plastic-looking selfies even with no filter. No removable battery, which isn’t surprising, but is still a compromise compared to 2014’s S5.
The cost: $599.00 to $679.99
The bottom line: The fast, powerful, beautiful Galaxy S7 phone is 2016’s all-around phone to beat.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Product Review: http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s7-active/#ftag=CAD187281f
CNET rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding)
The good: The Galaxy S7 Active has extra long battery life and is resistant to dust, water and drops. It has the same speedy performance, expandable storage and excellent camera quality as the original S7.
The bad: The bulky, plastic design feels cheap compared to the glass-and-metal S7 and the phone is expensive.
The cost: $794.99
The bottom line: AT&T customers looking for a durable and high-end smartphone can’t go wrong with the Galaxy S7 Active.
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Motorola Moto G4
Product Review: http://www.cnet.com/products/motorola-moto-g4/#ftag=CAD187281f
CNET rating: 4 stars out of 5 (Excellent)
The good: The Moto G4’s big, bold screen and junk-free software make it a pleasure to use throughout the day. Its ability to survive a dunking will appeal to the clumsy among us.
The bad: Processor performance is great for everyday tasks, but gamers will want to shop elsewhere.
The cost: $149.99
The bottom line: With its big, bold screen, water-resistant design and rock-bottom price, the Moto G4 is a dazzling deal.
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Sony Xperia X Performance
Product Review: http://www.cnet.com/products/sony-xperia-x-performance/#ftag=CAD187281f
CNET rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
The good: Absolutely brimming with power, the Sony Xperia X Performance is well designed and the only new Xperia to be waterproof.
The bad: Battery life needs a big boost for this phone to live up to its potential.
The cost: $649.00
The bottom line: The Xperia X Performance runs rings around the basic Xperia X and is a great phone for anyone who likes their handsets with a bit of grunt.
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The following CNET staff contributed to this story: Section Editor Jessica Dolcourt, Associate Editor Dan Graziano, Senior Editor Nic Healey, Senior Editor Andrew Hoyle, Senior Associate Editor Lynn La and Senior Editor Laura K. Cucullu. For more reviews of personal technology products, please visit www.cnet.com.
