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Mpow Waterproof Phone Case IPX8 Waterproof Phone Pouch Dry Bag with Portable Lanyard for iPhone XS XS Max XR X Galaxy S10 S9 S8 up to 6 5 Perfect for Beach Hiking Travel 2 Pack
Last Updated: July 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Water Resistance
292underwater, pool, holiday, sea, swimming
+90%
-10%
" ... took pictures in sea and river both good quality. ... "
" ... Also the waterproof aspect is useful too. ... "
" ... As per the advice, when they arrived I popped a tissue inside both packs before use and submerged for 30mins. ... "
" ... Been swimming all around Croatia with this and my phone is still alive!! ... "
" ... I was able to take a few pictures underwater. ... "
" ... Waterproof and easy to use. ... Would definitely purchase again, didn’t use them underwater just to stop iPhone getting wet in Iceland and did the job great and still allowed good access to take photos. ... "
" ... Tried it out today in driving rain and it was completely waterproof. ... "
" ... Keeps my phone waterproof when kayaking ... "
Drying
71kept, water, tissue, bone, kept my phone
+92%
-8%
" ... I use it to keep my phone dry when I'm poolside and it does the job really well. ... "
" ... First of all I put tissue it then both and both tissues where dry when removing. ... "
" ... Kept my phone 100% dry and useful lanyard for carrying phone around neck. ... "
" ... Gave it the 30 minute test and tissue was dry. ... "
" ... I’ve only used this once at a colour run , poweder paint and foam were the issue , the phone was totally clean and dry at the end of the race , touch screen for camera / turning off and on was not a problem at all , fab product ... "
" ... Very pleased with these, keep our phones dry and you can still use all the functions inc, taking photos. ... "
" ... Worked very well, kept my phone dry in Iceland ... "
" ... Well made and perfect for keeping my mobile phone dry while fishing on my kayak. ... "
Fit
63fits, cases, phone, top, plastic
+75%
-25%
" ... and a secure way to carry phone (and cash/cards) ... "
" ... Not only keeps your phone safe and dry you can put a couple of cards there and have money on you ... "
" ... My Samsung S7 fits inside nicely even with cover on. ... "
" ... Chunki top and tight bag. ... "
" ... Fit for purpose. ... "
" ... Perfect, a little buky under a wetsuit and length of lanyard hard to adjust but once on, the wetauit will hold it in place and it keeps my car key dry. ... "
" ... Can do most things on my phone while it is in the case. ... "
" ... Fit my Iphone7 plus and more! ... "
Price
59value for money, product, worth the money, well worth, worth
+95%
-5%
" ... All in all excellent product and very competitively priced. ... "
" ... Really good idea, great price. ... "
" ... Perfect for the price. ... "
" ... Not sure how long it'll last but at this price still great value for money ... "
" ... A good price. ... "
" ... Worth the buy for the price, could be better but it dose the job ... "
" ... Will see how long they last for such a low price! ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
Delivery
52delivery, arrived, quickly, fast delivery, delivered
+96%
-4%
" ... Well packaged and received in a couple of days of ordering. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly, as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly and will be useful for holidays ... "
" ... This product actually works and the delivery and price was more than I had hoped. ... "
" ... Good item and quick delivery ... "
" ... Quick delivery and products look good ... "
" ... Came really well packaged and on time. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly,and perfect for my needs. ... "
Build Quality
39top, bag, tight, opening, lanyard
+59%
-41%
" ... Perfect, a little buky under a wetsuit and length of lanyard hard to adjust but once on, the wetauit will hold it in place and it keeps my car key dry. ... "
" ... Hasn't broken yet ... "
" ... Phone keeps responsive even through the plastic cover! ... "
" ... As the bag itself is very tight! ... Chunki top and tight bag. ... "
" ... Only thing I would say is handle with care when opening because I can see the plastic ripping over time . ... "
" ... Clasp system is easy to use and despite advice to not use in a hot tub, ours is lasting well after a few months of use. ... "
" ... Looks like a good quality protecting case. ... "
" ... they are great bags clever design i loved the one,s i bought but payed for 2 and only got one bag but the actual product is great ... "
For Travel
33beach, sea, water, travelling, holidays
+97%
-3%
" ... Plan to use on future beach holidays. ... "
" ... These cases perfectly fit a passport, brilliant if you're going camping or hiking abroad and concerned about them getting damaged. ... "
" ... Worked well on a boat trip. ... "
" ... Great product, we used it while camping, for a festival and a beach trip and it was perfect for keeping our devices dry. ... "
" ... However, I took these on a boat trip around some sea caves. ... "
" ... I bought these for a trip to Canada to use while potentially canoeing, and we ended up using it while swimming, and also while in the bath! ... "
" ... Ideal for beach holidays. ... "
" ... I have just returned from a canoeing trip in Sweden and i bought these waterproof bags for 3 different phones. ... "
Marketplace
27described, amazon, works, seller, quality
+100%
" ... Was used recently on holiday. ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... exactly as described ... "
" ... Did exactly what it says on the tin /amazon page. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and is a good quality product. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Quick delivery, product as described ... "
Product Reliability
21weeks, holiday, used, year, last
+71%
-29%
" ... We are going to the Bahamas in a few weeks time and will be buying this again as it was so good! ... "
" ... I plan on using this for snorkling rtf when o go to Mexico next month and have no concerns! ... "
" ... And it worked fine! ... "
" ... Been left without a working phone whilst on holiday!! ... "
" ... Not sure how long these will last - just need to keep looking after them. ... "
" ... Excellent product have yet to use them on holiday, going to try in a weeks time but did the tests and all fab. ... "
" ... Have done waterbtest it worked will be using them later in the year I am sure they will do the job ... "
" ... These worked perfectly. ... "
Water Usage
18yet, tight, test, safe, plastic
+72%
-28%
" ... Very pleased with these in the water ... "
" ... Does what it says keeps your valuable safe from water. ... "
" ... Not used in water yet. ... "
" ... A really good, cheap option to keep your phone safe in water! ... "
" ... Tested for 20 minutes in a pan of water with a weight on top. ... "
" ... Very good in terms of water proofing. ... "
" ... Only to be use of course for irregular excursions into water, if you value your device. ... "
" ... I have not had time to test the product with water yet. ... "
Overall performance
18quality, good, fast, excellent, year
+100%
" ... Good quality , fast deliverie. ... "
" ... Did the job ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... Used on happy did the job. ... "
" ... Easy to use and does the job! ... "
" ... Have done waterbtest it worked will be using them later in the year I am sure they will do the job ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Excellent does the job x ... "
Ease of Use
17use, easy, touchscreen, product, used
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to use and does the job! ... "
" ... No leakage, easy to use. ... "
" ... Not used yet but seem easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and not expensive. ... "
" ... GREAT PRODUCT, EASY TO OPEN, DIDNT LEAK. ... "
Product As Described
17works, product, photos, exactly as described, exactly
+100%
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... There was no condensation inside the case either which was brilliant as the quality of our photos were as natural as possible. ... "
" ... took some nice pictures. ... "
" ... The photos are good taken from the inside the case. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I can't wait to see the photos ... "
" ... Excellent product, works exactly as advertised. ... "
Camera
17photos, camera, taking, take, quality
+88%
-12%
" ... You can EASILY use your phone in the bag and even take clear photos! ... "
" ... Managed to get some fab photos and videos though. ... "
" ... I can't wait to see the photos ... "
" ... Brill for my shark pics ... "
" ... great for taking pictures and not having to worry about your iphone ... "
" ... The camera worked well too - I couldn't see any negative effects on my shots, so overall very impressed! ... "
" ... took some nice pictures. ... "
" ... Fantastic, took some great photos ! ... "
Picture Quality
14pictures, took, clear, videos, quality
+100%
" ... The photos and videos that we took were absolutely great, and crystal clear. ... "
" ... took some nice pictures. ... "
" ... Very happy with these cases, giving us some fantastic holiday photos/memories that otherwise we would never have had at a bargain price! ... "
" ... Photo quality remains good. ... "
" ... Our phones were completely fine and we got some great photos and videos. ... "
" ... Simple but effective photos come out clear too ... "
" ... Our phones worked really well while in the pouches, and there was no distortion of pictures at all! ... "
" ... 3rd time ---> £600 Pounds gone - with all memories and pictures of last year gone. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
14use, touch, screen, work, touch screen works
+79%
-21%
" ... No issues with my touch screen, could use as I would without the case. ... "
" ... It is easy to close and the screen is very responsive. ... "
" ... The touch screen works well and I mange to take some nice pictures too! ... "
" ... Touch works really well. ... "
" ... Quality of camera was brilliant and could still use my phone's touch screen. ... "
" ... Touch screen was easy to use and takes excellent quality photos through the plastic. ... "
" ... You can operate your phone through the case but touch id wont work. ... "
" ... The touch screen works through the covers which is great. ... "
Design
14good, quality, used yet, look, like
+100%
" ... It’s very secure and look forward to testing it in Dubai ... "
" ... Looks just what l need ... "
" ... looks and feels good quality until opened up. ... "
" ... Using for a holiday looks sturdy thanks ... "
" ... Great quality and robust in design. ... "
" ... Untried yet ,can’t review .But Checking quality looks good. ... "
" ... Looks good, I just wish I had received two as sold! ... "
" ... Not used yet but look good ... "
Storage
13great bags, tight, round, pool, pleased
+100%
" ... it can be difficult to extract but i slid the leg of my sunglasses into the bag and it allowed air in to ease it out. ... "
" ... they are great bags clever design i loved the one,s i bought but payed for 2 and only got one bag but the actual product is great ... "
" ... As the bag itself is very tight! ... Chunki top and tight bag. ... "
" ... Particularly pleased as can use phone while inside the bag too. ... "
" ... Brilliant for going in the sea or pools or just to have round your neck if you have no pockets ... "
" ... Holds my large samsung with plenty of room for cards and money if on the beach or round a pool. ... "
" ... Really pleased with the bags ... "
" ... Great bags for phone or cash ... "
Size
12small, good, used, pouch, phone
+92%
-8%
" ... Will fit my iPhone with bulky hard case in with some room to spare. ... "
" ... The pack came with two pouches which is really handy. ... "
" ... Also doubles as a very useful pouch for small valuables. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this product to anyone wanting to carry their phone around their neck and I’d like to reasure you that I paid the full price of £6.99 (what a bargain!) ... "
" ... Chunki top and tight bag. ... "
" ... But good size pouch for iPhone and handy lanyard. ... "
" ... It doesn't appear too robust but is a good size and good value. ... "
" ... Maybe a tad small for some phones, use a passport as a size reference. ... "
Screen Protection
11screen, water, touch screen, worked, plastic
+82%
-18%
" ... Protect your phone from liquid. ... "
" ... Phone keeps responsive even through the plastic cover! ... "
" ... Kept phone protected and dry when on the sand/sea. ... "
" ... Screen still worked under water through the clear case. ... "
" ... No issues with my touch screen, could use as I would without the case. ... "
" ... Dry phone and money :) touch screen worked fine also when in the case! ... "
" ... The protection is total. ... "
" ... Very useful phone cases ... "
For Kids
9kids, bought, used, use, take
+100%
" ... Bought for my daughter's first holiday away without me. ... "
" ... Grandchildren loved this item ... "
" ... Am buying more for my kids for use at the beach ... "
" ... I got this for my daughter to take on holiday. ... "
" ... Bought as a present for my grand children. ... "
" ... The price was good, arrived quickly, bought for my 2 children to take on holiday. ... "
" ... We have also used it for my son's iPod. ... "
" ... They are great my teenage kids using them on holiday brilliant results ... "
Washer Dryer
9tissue, bone, keep, water, submerged
+89%
-11%
" ... But it did stay dry. ... "
" ... No leaking just 100% dry ... "
" ... Did this and submerged over night and all dry inside in the morning! ... "
" ... Haven't yet used in anger, but testing suggests the units will keep my phones safe and dry. ... "
" ... Pre tested with tissue and left under water for about 4hrs and the tissue was as dry as when I put it in. ... "
" ... Excellent product - keeps items dry. ... "
" ... The tissue was still dry afterwards! ... "
" ... Well so far so good -everything is staying lovely and dry :) ... "
Device Compatibility
9used, iphone, take, struggle, se
+78%
-22%
" ... Used with my iPhone 6. ... "
" ... Used for an iPhone SE and an iPhone 6, and worked very well. ... "
" ... Can use phone through it too. ... "
" ... Hopefully I won't need to test these but they are big enough to take a modern smart phone or Passport. ... "
" ... I love to listen to radio dramas and books so this it the perfect item to mooch about the house with my phone on, with the satisfaction of knowing that it is not at risk of being dropped or left somewhere, so I don’t just use it outside the house. ... "
" ... It was fine for phones. ... "
" ... Capsized and phone was fine ... "
Comfort
9lanyard, wearing, tested, strap, open
+78%
-22%
" ... They hurt my fingers a little trying to open them but the person they were intended for find them no problem and now is more easily enticed to bathe more regularly. ... "
" ... Got very comfortable wearing my phone around my neck instead of in my hand. ... "
" ... Perfect, a little buky under a wetsuit and length of lanyard hard to adjust but once on, the wetauit will hold it in place and it keeps my car key dry. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this product just remember to always keep it around your neck! ... "
" ... Handy strap too. ... "
" ... The lanyard ensured the pouch remained securely on my neck with no discomfort. ... "
" ... The neck strap makes it ease to carry and grab when required for that quick photo. ... "
As Gift
8pleased, perfect, look, good, friend
+100%
" ... I purchased these as gifts for my husband and his fishermen friends. ... "
" ... a gift for a 'boaty' friend - perfect ... "
" ... Perfect gift for a traveller ... "
" ... Bought as a gift, very pleased with them ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for some one else. ... "
" ... They were a gift for a friend, very pleased with them, good price, good service, good quality. ... "
" ... Can't comment on how waterproof these are as a Christmas gift however they look the part. ... "
" ... They look good, but not put them to the test yet as they are for a Christmas present. ... "
Display Clarity
8touch screen, take, pictures, worked, work
+63%
-38%
" ... Touch screen work perfectly even pictures came out clear! ... "
" ... Screen still worked under water through the clear case. ... "
" ... It is easy to close and the screen is very responsive. ... "
" ... Quality of camera was brilliant and could still use my phone's touch screen. ... "
" ... The touch screen works well and I mange to take some nice pictures too! ... "
Cover
7bag, tight, phone, top, small
+100%
" ... Great little bag. ... "
" ... But good size pouch for iPhone and handy lanyard. ... "
" ... The 2 pouch bags arrived within estimated time. ... "
" ... All pictures attached were taken in the pouch. ... "
" ... Could still use phone in the pouch ... "
" ... As the bag itself is very tight! ... Chunki top and tight bag. ... "
" ... Also doubles as a very useful pouch for small valuables. ... "
Cleaning
5dust, clean, use, quite, kept
+60%
-40%
" ... It seals up nicely and you can push out most of the air similar to a vacuum bag, keeping water and steam away from the phone. ... "
" ... Works well, I have a dusty job and this means I can use my phone without worrying about the dust ruining it. ... "
Print Quality
4paper, taking, dry
+100%
" ... Very pleased with these, keep our phones dry and you can still use all the functions inc, taking photos. ... "
" ... Even carried paper money in it ... "
" ... Photos were not distorted either. ... "
Returns
4-100%
" ... Not good so returned it ... "
" ... Returned and refunded. ... "
" ... I bought these in early August but have only just used them on holiday so can't return them. ... "
" ... The phone has now had to be replaced. ... "
Controls
3buttons, touch screen, water, volume, take photos
+67%
-33%
" ... Pictures come out great, the touch screen it’s a bit iffy, but easy to take pictures using the volume buttons ... "
" ... And the biggest bonus- the case stopped it from getting all the annoying sand on the main button. ... "
Sound Quality
3use, son, quality, holiday, camera
+100%
" ... The only downside is that the pouch muffles the sound a bit when recording videos, but the picture itself is clear. ... "
" ... Zero issues- could take semi nautical pics on my iPhone (and vids with sound (through plastic no less)). ... "
Fingerprint
3thumb, phone, fingerprint, camera
+100%
" ... worked brilliantly in the bag, full range of use including camera and finger print scanner. ... "
" ... You probably have to disable the pocket detection if your phone has it and enable pattern unlock if you only have fingerprint. ... "
" ... (not reacting to fingerprint do) ... "
Lens
3phone, cause, screen, pouch
+100%
" ... I never had any issues with water leaking through and the lens of my phone managed to pick up great footage through it. ... "
" ... It has more visibility especially for the lens of camera (iPhone 6S). ... "
" ... Clean droplets off the outside near the phone lens if you don't want the special effects these cause but we quite liked them in the background. ... "
Call quality
3use, calls
+67%
-33%
" ... However, it also means that my phone is easy to access and I can use it without removing it from the plastic pouch for calls and photos. ... "
" ... Handy to keep phone in when swim training while on call. ... "
Charging
3water, port
+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately after testing the product before using it leaked small amounts of water damaging my iPhone, causing the charging port to fail and rendering it no longer fit for use. ... "
" ... Both past the sink and tissue test, the next day one failed miserably and left partners phone not working as water got into the charging port. ... "
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Size: 1200 meters