7 Best Waterproof Smartphones for 2014

A waterproof smartphone can mean the difference between wiping a phone off and paying hundreds of dollars for a replacement. There are many waterproof android phones on the market and a growing number of waterproof iPhone 5s cases to deliver a similar experience.

Waterproof smartphones are not new, but for 2014 we see a wider range of waterproof and water-resistant smartphones. This year consumers can choose from the best waterproof smartphones ever, with more  high-end options that cater to users that want a great phone that is also waterproof or water-resistant.

Before you buy a waterproof smartphone you need to figure out what you need from that phone because waterproof, water-resistant and rugged all mean different things and not every phone that can survive a short dunk is designed to go survive a drop.

This list of water proof phones includes everything from the Galaxy S5 that can survive 30 minutes in a few feet of water to devices designed to withstand drops and humidity.

The Galaxy S5 is one of the best waterproof smartphones of 2014.

Officially most of the phones on this list are water-resistant but for many consumers this is as close to waterproof as you can get.

Apple still does not offer a waterproof iPhone, and while we can hope for a water-resistant iPhone 6 this fall, there are several great waterproof iPhone 5s cases and waterproof iPhone 5 cases available to help iPhone users protect their phone as well.

Here are the best waterproof smartphones for summer 2014 from the Galaxy S5 to the iPhone 5s with a nice case.

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