Recommendation for a new smartphone

[B_Hunter45]

My smartphone needs replacement and now I want one that will stand sailing environment.
I was looking at cat s61 and s62 pro. And the samsung s20 series (which are water proof).
How would those phones handle salt water and corrosion?

Preferably I would avoid a cellphone from Chinese manufacturers.

Thanks

[Tupaia]

Blackview ruggedised phones.

https://www.blackview.hk/

[Rennsail]

Partial to the Motorola Power series. Great battery life, standard USB C charging and water-resistant. Should be under $200 USD. Of course, your primary location may be a big deciding factor. This one is "hybrid" dual SIM. Not 100% sure what that means.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvX4JN8RBuk

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g8-10051.php

[hpeer]

I have an iPhone 6, it is a water magnet. Except for the time I fell off a dock (it broke under me) I has survived well in a Catalyst case.

Iphone 8 and above have much better waterproof ratings but I think I would still use a Catalyst case. Its not the dollars, its the annoyance.

[Tupaia]

Originally Posted by Rennsail

Partial to the Motorola Power series. Great battery life, standard USB C charging and water-resistant. Should be under $200 USD. Of course, your primary location may be a big deciding factor. This one is "hybrid" dual SIM. Not 100% sure what that means.

Waterproof phone without wireless charging is a fail.

[Rennsail]

Originally Posted by Tupaia

Waterproof phone without wireless charging is a fail.

Wonder how I've made it for 2 1/2 years with mine. unicorn I guess.

[4eyes]

My KYOCERA DuraForce Pro has survived duty as a GPS/phone duty on my motorcycle handlebar in various weather types. Plus in my trunks on my wife's SOT kayak.

[Perfect Ride]

External jacks exposed to extended passage use seem to eventually weaken due to corrosion, though it can take years. If only on the water part time or have a smaller use profile, I imagine you will see extended life. Best is a completely sealed unit in my experience.