Best waterproof phones 2025

Newer crop of smartphones are generally tend to have some kind of splash resistant certification. It's a feature many buyers are now paying attention to especially since it's available on many mid-range and even budget phones. A rating of IP67 and above is ideally what we're looking for in this list though, which ensures phones can survive being submerged underwater.

With that in mind, our new top pick is the OnePlus 13. 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/ IP69 rating to choose from, so take a look at them all below.

At a glance

Best overall

The OnePlus 12 was an impressive Android flagship in 2024 and it looks like the company is continuing its hot streak with this little number for 2025. The OnePlus 13 is impressive on paper and even more so in the real world. One of its headlining features though is the IP69 rating for ultimate waterproofing. We even stuck it in a dishwasher and it easily survived the ordeal. The design has been refined further but not too much where it's unrecognizable as a OnePlus phone.

Despite it being $100 more than last year's model, the OnePlus 13 continues to offer immense value at $900, compared to its peers. 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 SoC. The 6,000mAh 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 13 are fantastic too and Oxygen OS 15 is easily 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.

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 2025. This is currently the only phone under $300 to feature an IP68/ IP69 rating, which puts it on par with the $900 OnePlus 13 in terms of waterproofing. That's pretty amazing in and of itself.

The new design of the Moto G Power 2025 feels modern and is now similar to the more premium Edge series. The MediaTek processor is not great but it gets the job done. We did notice a bit of sluggishness when we reviewed it, but this wasn't a consistent issue. 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 5,000mAh capacity, and you even get 15W wireless charging which is a nice little cherry on top.

Best premium

The Samsung Galaxy S25 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 improved anti-reflective treatment, slimmer and lighter body, and a higher-resolution ultrawide camera.

Unlike the base model and the Galaxy S25 Plus which have armor aluminium frames, the Galaxy S25 Ultra sports a titanium frame. It gives the phone a truly premium feel that really drives home how luxurious it is. This sense of luxury is enhanced even further by the sleek flattened display and side frame.

Performance is just terrific as you'd expect, be it gaming or multitasking. While most of the camera sensors have been unchanged, the new 50MP ultrawide captures better details in landscapes and macro shots. Battery life is also pretty good, but we wish Samsung would deliver something more than just 45W of wired charging.

There's a ton of new Galaxy AI features to play around with in One UI 7. One of the standouts is the Audio Eraser feature which lets you dim various types of ambient noises in any of your locally stored videos.

The S Pen that ships with the Galaxy S25 Ultra does not have Bluetooth, which means the Air Command menu is no longer available. Samsung says less than 1% of users actually used this feature, which is why they decided to ditch it.

Best camera

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the latest in the Pro series, and it finally comes in two sizes — a standard Pro model and a Pro XL. The latter is actually a similar size as the 8 Pro while the 9 Pro has a smaller screen size. Many fans have been asking for a smaller Pro model since it's just easier to handle if you have smaller hands, and Google finally delivered this year. Other than the size of the display, battery capacity, and charging speeds, both sizes of the 9 Pro have identical features.

Along with the IP68 water resistance, you get Google's latest Tensor G4 SoC which is a lot more power-efficient this time and doesn't throttle as much as the previous generation. Having said that, raw performance is still not its core strength and it lags behind the best from Qualcomm. The cameras have gotten better though, especially the selfie camera which now has a 42MP sensor. More than that, it's Google's software and AI magic that really makes this phone capture the best darn images.

Just like the 8 series, the Pixel 9 Pro will get seven years of Android OS and security updates. Prices have gone up, which would have been acceeptable had Google bumped up the base storage, but it hasn't. Wired charging speeds are quicker, and the 9 Pro comes in swanky new colors.

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.

Best foldable

Samsung followed up its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, improving on the device in a few ways. Most notably is the longer update commitment of seven years, a larger battery, and an official dustproof rating. It's all in a compact package that should appeal to those who pine away for small phones.

Samsung has been developing its folding screen technology for several years now, but it feels like the company has finally refined its design the best in this generation. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 sports an updated hinge design which makes it easier to open with one hand. The biggest change is the IP48 rating, which now certifies prevention of larger solid particles from entering the phone. The Z Flip 6 retains the same level of waterproofing from before, which is to say it can be submerged under water withouth any harm.

Aside from being tougher, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has the same exterior display, a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and an improved primary camera. The battery capacity has also finally been increased, which means it lasts longer, which was a big criticism we had with the Flip 5. So if you're looking for convenience, portability, or a smaller form factor, this phone is for you. The new Motorola Razr 2024 is also worth checking out as it has an IPX8 rating and a larger cover screen, but it has its share of limitations which is why it misses our list.

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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 2025 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 13, the Google Pixel 9 Pro, 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 2025 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.