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Catalyst Waterproof Case (Rescue Ranger Style)

Catalyst’s case is probably the scariest case that I’ve ever reviewed. It proudly displays on the packaging that the case is waterproof to 5 meters, able to be dropped 2 meters, and has an IP6x rating against dirt and snow. It also allows the iPhone to continue to be used, and the plastic front of the case will allow TouchID to be used to identify yourself.

It also has a multi-step process to carry out when you receive the case to ensure that the integrity of the case under water has not been weakened in transit. In a sense this is good, because it means the case is ‘proven’ to the user before the smartphone is risked.

Rubberized volume and power buttons relay your touch to the hardware buttons, and the ringer switch is actioned by a twist dial. It does feel strange to be touching plastic on the iPhone screen, and there’s a tiny amount of movement as you press on the plastic. But touch and swipe gestures all work, the TouchID is still secure, and there is a large rubber flap on the bottom you need to remove to get to the lightning port and headphone cable – just remember to close this before you go swimming.

Waterproofing is still one of the biggest areas for manufacturers to address with smartphones – Until Apple follow’s Sony’s lead, anyone looking for a case that offers significant protection against the elements would do well to look at Catalyst’s solution.