Top 5 Water-Resistant Premium Smartphones with Advanced Security Features in Canada, 2026

• “The iPhone 15 Pro is the phone to get if you want a powerful flagship you can easily use it with one hand. Not only is the titanium design stronger and lighter, Apple made the design smaller with slimmer bezels.”

• “The iPhone 15 Pro may not be the most exciting upgrade of the generation, lacking the 5x telephoto lens of the Pro Max, but it remains a very capable compact option for practically everyone but iPhone 14 Pro users.”

• “The iPhone 15 Pro is the epitome of a safe bet. The phone is expensive, but not the most expensive; its cameras are specced out, but they don’t rock the boat too much, and its screen is expansive without being oversized.”

• “With new materials, a freshened and softer design, USB-C, the wonderful Action button, and a wildly powerful mobile chipset, the iPhone 15 Pro is an uncompromising flagship.”

• “Of course, this only scratches the surface of what I like about the iPhone 15 Pro. I haven’t even gone into the camera improvements, roadside assistance via satellite, and the power behind the A17 Pro, but I’m trying to keep this short for everybody.”

• “TL;DR, the iPhone 15 Pro remains an excellent smartphone after a month of daily use.”

• “iPhone Pro buyers likely have USB-C-enabled Mac computers and/or iPads (in addition to other accessories), so the change shouldn't be too painful. And if you're coming from an Android phone, you're used to USB-C already.”

• “What I said was that for the first time ever in buying an iPhone, I'm not able to forget the price. There may never have been an iPhone whose price didn't make you wince, but usually after you've paid for it, after that pain is gone, you somehow forget the cost and just...”

• “When doling out features for this year's iPhone 15 update, Apple clearly favored the iPhone 15 Pro. The more powerful 3nm chipset? The lighter, more durable material? The customizable Action button? All of these found their way into Apple's premium flagship.”

• “New to the i — Phone 15 Pro series was the 24 megapixel standard output for images. Previously, images shot using the 48MP sensor were binned down to 12MP, but now you get twice the resolution. This cannot be done with the older iPhone 14 Pro, even with iOS 17 installed.”

• “Both Pro phones also have a larger 48-megapixel sensor on the main camera, which helps improve performance in low light. When I was photographing with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max after dusk, I noticed that the newer phone didn't have to go into night mode as much.”

Loved17

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  Stronger, lighter Titanium design

  — Tom
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  Super fast A17 Pro chip

  — Tom
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  It gets better. The i — Phone 15 Pro has a new contoured design, so the edges are rounded instead of sharp and squared off. I found that this makes the new iPhone more comfortable to hold, as it doesn’t dig into your hands.

  — Tom
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  Indeed, the gap between the iPhone 15 Pro and the standard iPhone 15 remains significant. Every model in this year's iPhone lineup has benefited from a design refresh that splits the difference between the curvy iPhone 11 and last year's iPhone 14 Pro.

  — TechRadar
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  USB-C ports now feature across the board, too, and Apple's newest Pro models also boast an Apple Watch Ultra-style Action button in place of the traditional mute switch (a simple but surprisingly useful substitution).

  — TechRadar
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  Other upgrades to the i — Phone 15 Pro include the new A17 Pro chipset, which proves to be at the top of the class, as well as facilitating significantly faster data transfer speeds, which ensure that Apple's latest 6.1-inch wonder dethrones its predecessor on our list of the...

  — TechRadar
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  Even without the 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto, the 15 Pro still serves up an excellent camera experience that's reliable and now comes bolstered by upgrades aimed at professional content creators, with recording at up to 4K/60fps in ProRes to external storage and capture in...

  — TechRadar
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  The screen is one area that remains essentially unchanged compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, sporting the same 6.1-inch ProMotion display and super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate that makes everything feel that little bit smoother and more responsive – so much so that I’m surprised...

  — Trusted Reviews
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  Flagship power in a compact body

  — Digital Camera World
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  A reliably good camera system

  — Digital Camera World
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  Move to USB-C is excellent

  — Digital Camera World
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  Apple's Pro line has always kept things palm-friendly, and the 15 Pro is no exception; with its 6.1-inch screen and lightweight 187g body, it's comfortable to use with one hand, and even with a case, it isn't unwieldy.

  — Digital Camera World
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  Unlike past i — Phones, the 15 Pro has a stronger and lighter titanium frame that's better at fending off fingerprints than polished iPhone rims of old.

  — Digital Camera World
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  Around the back of the i — Phone 15 Pro is a glass panel that curves up to form the camera surround with three large rings framing each lens.

  — Digital Camera World
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  We've mentioned the new USB-C port – one of two significant differences between the 15 Pro and past iPhones – and the other switch-up is the customizable Action Button.

  — Digital Camera World
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  Despite my new preferences, I don’t know if this device is the evidence sufficient for my creed. Look, I’m not really a graceful person. I drop my phone a lot.

  — The Mac Observer
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  While I’ve yet to drop the device on concrete (thank God), it’s been doing a pretty good job handling my clumsy lifestyle while remaining naked and free.

  — The Mac Observer

Criticised11

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  Only Pro Max gets longer optical zoom

  — Tom
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  Same charging speeds as before

  — Tom
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  The iPhone 15 Pro came out last September with a starting price of $999 for 128GB of storage — exactly what Apple charged for the iPhone 14 Pro.

  — Tom
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  No change to battery longevity or charging

  — TechRadar
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  3x telephoto zoom no longer Apple's best

  — TechRadar
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  Battery life could be better

  — Digital Camera World
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  No Pro (manual) mode

  — Digital Camera World
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  Misses out on 15 Pro Max zoom

  — Digital Camera World
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  128GB starting storage is low for the price

  — Digital Camera World
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  Upon the release of the i — Phone 15, reports came out that devices were overheating, especially while charging. While iOS 17.0.3 attempts to address this issue, my personal iPhone still gets pretty warm.

  — The Mac Observer
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  While running resource-sucking apps in hot weather conditions is going to increase the temperature of your device, I still feel that my iPhone 15 Pro overall runs warmer than my iPhone 12 Pro.

  — The Mac Observer

Buyer voices1

• “Is the iPhone 15 Pro worth it for the average person?Upgrade (self.iphone15)”

  -jvckpot-— reddit

• “Bursting with clever AI-infused software, the promise of software updates for many years to come and a camera and screen that thoroughly impress, the Google Pixel 8 Pro does a fantastic job at offering prospective buyers something a little different.”

• “The Google Pixel 8 Pro isn’t a perfect Android phone, but it’s absolutely the closest Google has ever gotten to making one — and I love it.”

• “ReviewGoogle Pixel 8 Pro Review: Genuinely Impressed! (youtube.com)”

• “The Pixel 8 Pro is a sleek update to Google’s venerable Pixel lineup, and while I’ll be ready for a new look and feel this year, I’m happy to report that this is Google's best-looking Pixel yet.”

• “I often tell people that it’s difficult to assess a phone’s worth after using it for a couple of weeks. Instead, you really get to understand a phone’s worth when you use it for a much longer period.”

• “Google carries over the placement of the under-display fingerprint sensor (which worked reliably in testing). The front-facing camera, which is hiding in a small hole at the top of the display, is now able to provide secure face unlocking thanks to Google's Tensor G3.”

• “Finally, a photo where neither of us is blinking!”

• “And don’t forget that most other Android phones don’t offer Face Unlock with this level of security. Aside from some outliers that still include that extra camera hardware (such as the HONOR Magic 6 Pro), Class 3 support is something you’ll only get with the Pixel 8 and...”

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  Premium materials and matte finish refresh the Pixel design

  — TechRadar
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  Call screening is natural and very useful

  — TechRadar
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  Incredible seven-year commitment from Google for major updates

  — TechRadar
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  People often say that Pixel phones are more about software than hardware, but the Pixel 8 Pro apparently didn’t get that memo. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has some of the best smartphone hardware I’ve used all year.

  — Digital Trends
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  These changes don’t sound like much on paper, but by holding the Pixel 8 Pro side by side with the Pixel 7 Pro, you can really feel the difference a year has made for Google’s hardware team.

  — Digital Trends
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  I also need to praise Google for the stunning Bay blue color you’ll see throughout this review. It’s a gorgeous baby blue shade that’s warm and calming in a way that’s difficult to describe.

  — Digital Trends
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  Beyond the better refresh rate and brightness, everything else about the Pixel 8 Pro’s screen is excellent. The display is plenty sharp, colors look fantastic, and — unlike the Pixel 7 Pro — all of the display bezels are perfectly symmetrical.

  — Digital Trends
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  Those are a lot of numbers, and in practice, they translate to the Google Pixel 8 Pro taking exceptional photographs.

  — Digital Trends
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  The 50MP primary camera on the Pixel 8 Pro is outstanding. It shouldn’t be surprising in 2023 that a Google Pixel device takes great photos, and the Pixel 8 Pro ensures that won’t be changing any time soon.

  — Digital Trends
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  Whether I’m taking pictures of my dog in broad daylight or capturing the ambiance of a dimly lit bar, the Google Pixel 8 Pro makes me confident that I’ll end up with a photo I’m happy with. And the best part is how effortless it is to get these great-looking shots.

  — Digital Trends
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  The Pixel 8 Pro also performs strongly with its 5x telephoto camera. No, it’s not a 10x optical zoom like you get on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but the quality of the sensor is outstanding.

  — Digital Trends
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  While it would have been great to see Google increase the optical zoom range, I think the upgraded light sensitivity easily makes up for it. Photos from the telephoto camera look fantastic.

  — Digital Trends
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  1. I love the simple setup.

  — Google
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  2. Best Take is...well, the best.

  — Google
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  3. It's got a friendly look and feel.

  — Google
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  4. It’s screen protector-friendly.

  — Google
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  5. Video and photo modes are easier to access.

  — Google
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  6. It has more aesthetic options.

  — Google
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  7. Face Unlock gets me to my money.

  — Google
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  8. I can get a preview of an article.

  — Google

Criticised10

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  Android settings and features are confusing and hard to find

  — TechRadar
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  Some AI features feel a bit creepy and impersonal

  — TechRadar
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  Cameras don’t beat the iPhone 15 Pro without editing help

  — TechRadar
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  This is a decidedly Android phone, for better but mostly, these days, for worse. It can be a confusing mess. You’re faced with setup screens that never seem to go away for good, notifications that never seem to disappear, and Settings menus that are layered deep enough to...

  — TechRadar
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  Images taken with the 50MP and 48MP sensors are quad-binned to produce 12.5MP and 12MP images, respectively, but you can shoot full-resolution images if you wish. A little lens distortion is visible when using the ultra-wide camera, but that's expected.

  — PCMag Canada
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  In a similar move to recent phones from Apple and Samsung, Google has tweaked an existing design for the Pixel Pro 8 rather than completely reinventing it. Google has been using this look since the Pixel 6, and while it felt modern before it is starting to get a little stale.

  — Trusted Reviews
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  No one really big standout new feature

  — PhoneArena
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  AI tricks/gimmicks like Magic Editor, Best Take, and Audio Magic Eraser

  — PhoneArena
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  It’s a slippery phone, though, often sliding off flat surfaces and taking a tumble. The basic black version I’ve been testing has none of the Bay blue version’s character and is rather boring to look at; plus, I don’t like the way the flat screen looks and how the sharper...

  — Digital Trends
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  The Pixel 8 Pro is very good, but the price increase over the Pixel 7 Pro is now beginning to hurt it.

  — Digital Trends

Buyer voices3

• “GeneralPixel 8 Pro review - What no ones tells you from an iPhone perspective: (self.GooglePixel)”

  AbdelilahOuchani— reddit

• “What is your experience with Pixel 8/8 pro? (self.GooglePixel)”

  Moggot— reddit

• “Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: Genuinely Impressed! (self.GooglePixel)”

  Goku-Sun— reddit

• “What we learned in the last couple of months is that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a great chip when it comes to power consumption. In that regard, it is superior to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, by a significant margin. So, does that apply to the Huawei Mate 50 Pro as well? Yes, it does.”

• “In photo, the Mate 50 Pro received the best overall score to date, thanks to excellent results in exposure, autofocus, and texture/noise. It generally provided very pleasant rendering, even in difficult conditions such as low light or high dynamic range scenes.”

• “Bright and crisp AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+”

• “The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is really just a fantastic shooter, and the combination of cameras makes it so versatile, too. A powerful 3.5x 64MP telephoto accompanies the 50MP primary camera, and the 13MP ultra-wide also doubles up as a macro sensor, too.”

• “The key feature of the Mate 50 Pro's XMAGE camera system is the OIS-equipped 50MP Ultra Aperture camera, which uses an adjustable SLR-style physical aperture, with six blades offering 10 selectable steps – in Pro mode – from f/1.4 (more light, shallower depth of field) to...”

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  Instead of a microSD card, only Huawei's own NM card format is supported. While they are as compact as a nano-SIM, there are currently only a few providers and the cards are available up to a maximum of 256 GB. You can also insert two SIM cards in the SIM tray instead.

  — Notebookcheck

Buyer voices1

• “Despite not having native Google services currently with the new version of emui 14, installing these becomes much easier, the camera is crazy, the screen is good, it has a very good fast charge and the only "bad" thing if you can call it that is that the flash is not very...”

  Kimovil.com— Kimovil.com