Runbo is one of those companies that produces waterproof smartphone. Their latest is the Runbo Q5S which is the successor of the Runbo Q5. It may seem that it is an upgrade of the original, but it actually isn’t.

The Runbo Q5S sports a rubber case and its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla glass. Every hole is protected from water coming in and the strength of the rubber ensures that this phone can run under a temperature between 20 and 60 degrees below zero. This is an IP67 phone which means that it can last 30 minutes against water for a depth of 1m.

As for why the Runbo Q5S is not an upgraded version of the Runbo Q5 is because it has lower specifications than the original. Its processor is the MT6589 which has 1.2GHz. It has a 4.5-inch OGS screen with HD resolution (1280 x 720), 1G RAM, 8G ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, 4200mAh battery, and the Android 4.2. It also has support for GPS, a thermometer, speedometer, etc.

The Runbo Q5S costs 2999 RMB (489.54 USD).

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Samsung is rumored to be preparing a new variant of the Galaxy S4 smartphone. The new variant is an outdoor phone that will most likely be called as Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.

As an outdoor smartphone, which is said to have a code name Project J Active features such as dustproof and waterproof capability. The Samsung was rumored to want to target those who like adventure but still pay attention to the style of this phone.

There are currently no information regarding specifications from Samsung about this smartphone. Moreover, the Samsung also did not give his official statement regarding this waterproof phone.

But clearly, if the phone is available on market, then it would be a serious rival to the Sony Xperia Z. As we know, Sony Xperia Z also features waterproof and has a sophisticated specifications.

Motorola has also announced that its future smartphones will focus more on delivering great battery life and resilience (dust, water proof capabilities and all that), so we’re beginning to feel like the smartphone market’s trends might shift in this particular direction in the near future.

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Haier in cooperation with the Qihoo 360 ready launched rugged 3-proof Android smartphone, thats called  Haier W718 Small Submarine, it seems that soon we will be able to set up a naval fleet.

Haier small submarine has powered by MTK Single-core 1GHz clock speed, packed with 4-inch screen display with 480 x 800 pixel resolution, support for two-point touch screen capacitive screen, equipped with 5 megapixel rear camera, and 3 megapixel front-facing camera, dual sim dual standby, running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and powered with  2000mAh large capacity battery .

Haier said this Small Submarine smartphone has IP67 certificate, it’s mean this phone is waterproof, under normal temperature and pressure the whole depth of 1 meter place for half an hour, the goal is to play “Southern Style” in the bathtub. This phone will be sold at Qihoo 260 at 10:00 on the October 23rd, fro priced at only $ 799.

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