Best waterproof phones 2026

Most flagship Android phones boast robust waterproof ratings, although there's not a single one that is completely waterproof.Still, it is incredible how far Android smartphones have come in terms of water resistance. Many can survive a splash off or an accidental drop in freshwater, with some being able to live through a dishwasher run.

The gold standard for water-resistance is an ingress protection rating of IP68 or IP69, which ensures phones can survive being submerged underwater for a limited time in shallow depths. Keep in mind there are limits to water-resistance, and your phone will lose water-resistance over time as it ages.

Our new top pick is the OnePlus 15. Not only is it one of the best Android phones with an IP69 rating, it gets pretty much everything right with little to complain about. We have plenty of other good picks with an IP68 or IP69 rating to choose from, so take a look at them all below.

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Best overall

The OnePlus 13 was impressive on paper and even more so in the real world when it came to durability, so much so that Android Central's own Nicholas Sutrich uses it in lakes. Now, the OnePlus 15 is here, and it changes a lot — but keeps an IP69 rating as its headlining feature for ultimate waterproofing. For some, the iPhone-like design of the OnePlus 15 might even be a perk.

The OnePlus 15 continues to offer immense value at $900 compared to its peers, and now that it's a year older, you can frequently find deals and discounts cutting $100 or more off the price tag. The display is one of the brightest and sharpest you'll come across, and app and gaming performance is just too good thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The 7,300mAh battery is amongst the largest in this segment, and the super-quick 80W wired and 50W wireless charging means it's quick to top up.

The cameras on the OnePlus 15 are fantastic too, and Oxygen OS 16 is easily one of the best Android skin around. The phone will also be getting four OS upgrades, which doesn't sound like a lot compared to Samsung and Google's seven, but it'll do. There are six years of total security updates, which are reassuring. The good news is, with the OnePlus 15's industry-leading IP68/69 water-resistance, the phone's hardware is likely to last that long.

OnePlus has officially left the North American and European markets, so this is your last chance to get an Oxygen OS device if you're in the region.

Best value

The Moto G line of phones from Motorola is all about delivering good value, and that's exactly what you get from the new Moto G Power 2026. This is currently the only phone under $300 to feature an IP68/ IP69 rating, which puts it on par with the $900 OnePlus 15 in terms of waterproofing. That's pretty amazing in and of itself.

The design of the Moto G Power 2026 feels modern and is similar to the more premium Edge series. It retains that lovely vegan leather back that the last-gen Moto G Power 2025 also had. The MediaTek processor is not great at heavy gaming but it gets the job done well otherwise. The cameras are average too, which is to be expected on a phone at this price. What is great though is the battery life. You can easily do multiple days with the 5,200mAh capacity, and you even get 30W fast charging.

Best premium

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has all the bells and whistles of the standard models, and then some. Compared to the previous model, you get a larger display with Samsung's marvelous new Privacy Display technology. The base model starts at the same price as last year too, which is a relief.

Performance is just terrific as you'd expect, be it gaming or multitasking. While the camera sensors remain been unchanged, Samsung did upgrade the charging speed finally. The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports 60W fast wired charging and 25W Qi wireless charging. It still lacks Qi2 magnets though, and the battery life itself is just okay. The S Pen that ships with the Galaxy S26 Ultra does not have Bluetooth once again, which means the Air Command menu is gone for good.

There's a ton of new Galaxy AI features to play around with in One UI 8.5. Some of the standouts include Direct Voicemail and agentic AI features like screen automation that can order food for you using apps like Uber. Samsung focused on refinement with this generation and the software experience really shines.

Best camera

The Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL both pack IP68 certification against dust and water ingress. Luckily, other than the size of the display, battery capacity, and charging speeds, both sizes of the 11 Pro have identical features. That includes the phones water-resistance ratings, which fall slightly short of IP69 phones but are still helpful in preventing damage during accidental drops or spills.

Along with the IP68 water resistance, you get the Google Tensor G6 chip, which is a lot better for AI features and intensive tasks. Raw performance is still not its core strength and the GPU still lacks support for Vulcan APIs, so gaming isn't the best. More than anything, it's Google's software and AI magic that really makes this phone capture the best darn images. The upgraded triple-camera rear system features a standout main camera and a 5x telephoto, and features like Magic Capture make photography the star of the show.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro will get seven years of Android OS and security updates. Prices are $100 more than last year, although it finally starts at 256GB of storage instead of 128GB. While the wired charging speed is the same, the phones supports 25W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging.

Best battery

It's hard to bring any game-changing improvements to a phone that's already as bonkers as ASUS' ROG Phone lineup, but we appreciate the company for churning out a new model on a yearly basis. The ROG Phone 9 Pro is the latest installment and it borrows pretty much the same design from its predecessor. It does have an IP68 rating though, which is impressive for a gaming phone.

If you're buying a smartphone for gaming, let it be the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro. The beefed up cooling, slick software accompaniments, and sheer power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite lets you dominate pretty much any Android game you throw at it.

Then there are the customizable shoulder buttons, cool LED lighting on the back panel, and the insane 185Hz refresh rate that, together, deliver a mobile gaming experience like no other. ASUS also sells a bunch of accessories for the ROG Phone 9 Pro if you really want to get serious with gaming. Just keep in mind that it is only promised two OS updates, and the phone comes with Android 15 out of the box, so you won't be getting Android 18 on it.

Best foldable

Samsung greatly improved durability and build quality with the Galaxy Z Flip 8, which packs the same IP48 rating as the Flip 7 but is now even thinner and more visibly free of a crease. Like its predecessors, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is a foldable with minor dust resistance and solid water resistance.

Samsung has competitors in the folding phone space, but it's dominant in the durability department. That's important, especially in the foldable form factor, and will be especially appreciated by those searching for the most water-resistant foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is jam packed with Samsung's handy new AI features and the cover screen UI is also revamped to be more functional.

The battery life of the Flip 8 is a little disappointing, and Samsung still didn't upgrade the ancient cameras or the slow charging speeds. Clearly, software and performance are the Galaxy Z Flip 8's strong suite.

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How to choose

What do these ratings mean?

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While no phone is truly waterproof, there are varying water resistance levels to consider when comparing different phones. Most models in this list are rated IP68, which denotes full dust resistance and allows the phone to survive up to 30 minutes in as much as two meters of water. Some 2026 models even have an IP69 rating, which make them resistant to water jets. Other phones rated IP67 offer the same dust protection but only half the submersion depth at a single meter. Keep in mind that with both, you need to be careful around saltwater as well as heavily chlorinated pool water.

You may also occasionally see IPX7, which protects against one meter of water but doesn't guarantee protection against dust. Some phones are water-resistant to some extent but not officially IP-certified. This means it'll probably survive if you get caught in the rain or accidentally spill a drink on the table. Still, you shouldn't test your luck since you're unlikely to get very far with customer service if the water damage indicator inside the phone gets wet.

On that note, while water resistance is a great feature to have, it isn't a guarantee from the manufacturer that your phone will survive any and all immersion. Especially if your phone gets badly cracked or the water sealant inside gets damaged (this typically happens when removing the back for repairs), liquid can still seep in and ruin your phone — so take regular precautions with your phone, even if it's IP68/ IP69 certified. And that knowledge may also make you consider some of the best cheap Android phones that may not have official IP ratings but have a lot going for them otherwise.

Which waterproof phone should I buy?

Whether you buy the OnePlus 15, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, or so many others, you'll be getting an incredible device that's water resistant in some capacity. In fact, even if none of these phones speak to you, there's still some excellent news: ingress protection is all but mandated in a flagship phone these days. So the next time you're shopping around, you can pretty much choose whatever phone catches your eye.

If you're shopping on a tighter budget, don't worry — there are still some options worth considering with at least moderate water resistance. For example, the Moto G Power 2026 is both water and dustproof thanks to its IP69 rating. So while phones within this price range are less likely to have every feature under the sun, there are certainly excellent options out there.