Seven waterproof cases for smartphones – how deep can you take them?
Great for outdoor trips – especially if your phone is your main camera – most cases offer protection against drops. Some are merely splash-proof, while others can be used with confidence while skiing, fishing and swimming
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If your adventures include total water submersion, you can’t go far wrong with this snap-on, Swedish-designed tough case (HK$598), which also boasts screen impact protection. It’s available for the iPhone 6/6S or 6 Plus/6S Plus. Available at Ideal Digital, Sim City, Shan Tung Street, Mong Kok, tel: 2332 4222.
This case for all models of iPhone (HK$748) is submersible to two metres and uses an anti-reflective, optical-glass lens cover to prevent any loss of detail in photos. The phone’s Touch ID button remains usable, as does the touch-screen itself. Find it at the Apple Store, Causeway Bay, 500 Hennessy Road, tel: 3979 3100
Great for swimming, fishing and sailing, this simple plastic-bag-style case (HK$143.49) uses a fold-over fastener and works at depths of up to 6 metres. Fits all phones measuring 6.5 inches by 3.5 inches. Sold by hk.mobilefun.com