Goodbye summer, hello rainy season! As we set aside our skimpy summer clothes and make way for cozier and more layered clothing, we also need to ensure that our precious smartphones are safe and dry. But 'waterproofing' our smartphones doesn't come cheap. That's why we've listed down a couple of waterproof cases according to every budget and need.
So unless you're using Sony's waterproof phones or the Galaxy S5, check out the list below and see which case fits you.
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Ziploc
Compatibility: All smartphone brands
Where to buy: Supermarkets
If you're looking for the cheapest way to keep your phone from getting wet, the trusty all-around Ziploc bag is your best bet. Just pop your smartphone inside the bag, zip it tightly, et voila! Your phone is now ready to brave the storm. This 'waterproofing' solution is ideal for people who want to ensure that their phones don't get wet inside their bags while they're marching through torrential rains.
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CDR King Waterproof Gagdget Bag with Earphone Connector
Compatibility: Most smartphone brands
Price: P480
Where to buy: CDR King branches
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Don't want your smartphone to smell like sandwich? Ditch your Ziploc bag and get this Waterproof Gadget Bag from CDR King. Aside from looking more decent, this bag ensures that your smartphone remains dry even when submerged in water for a few minutes.
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DiCAPac
Compatibility: Most smartphone brands
Price: P1,250
Where to buy: Lazada, Digital Walker
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If you want to take your phone with you while you're swimming, snorkeling, or fishing without shelling out money on expensive waterproof cases, DiCAPac is your best option.
Key features:
- Waterproof underwater housing usable up to 33ft (10m)
- Polycarbonate surface lets you take clear photos
- Dustproof, fogproof, sandproof, waterproof
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Ballistic Hydra Series
Compatibility: iPhone 5/5s
Price: P3,650
Where to buy: Digital Walker, Beyond the Box, Digital Hub, Quick Sound, Celplus, Datalink Technologies, District 32, Ecentral Cellphone Electronics, iGig, iStore, iStudio, iCenter, iBook, Switch, JMB Albay, Lenin Computer System, Mobile 1, Seatac, Wellworth, Sync, Technopop,Urbanize, and Vertex.
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Arguably the most affordable protective case in the market today, Ballistic cases offer protection without compromising style at reasonable prices.
Key features:
- Can be submerged underwater up to 7ft for 30 minutes
- High impact drop protection up to 7ft
- Built in polycarbonate screen protector
- Air Gap Suspension Springs surrounds your phone with 1mm of air so your phone never lays against a hard surface
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Lifeproof Frē Case
Compatibility: iPhone 5/5s, Samsung Galaxy S4/S5
Price: 3,950
Where to buy: ICON Gadgets & Accesories branches
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Thinner and sleeker body with four-proof protection – that's what Lifeproof Frē Case offers. This case is perfect for those who want a protective case that doesn't look like a brick.
Key features:
- Fully submergible underwater up to 6.6ft for 1 hour
- Withstand drops up to 6.6 ft
- Enhanced speaker port
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Otterbox Preserver Series
Compatibility: iPhone 5/5s, Samsung Galaxy S4/S5
Price: P4,100
Where to buy: Otterbox kiosks
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If you want a waterproof case with more splashes of color, get the Otterbox Preserver Series. It offers the same protection that other waterproof cases offer and comes in different colors: Pistachio, Primrose, Glacier, and Carbon.
Key features:
- Includes an adjustable lanyard for convenient carrying
- Can be submerged underwater up to 6.6 ft. (2m) for 30 minutes
- Protects device from drops up to 6.6 ft. (2m)
- Blocks entry of dust and debris particles
