Smartphones don't get more utilitarian than Samsung's Galaxy S6 Active

The Galaxy S6 Active is the phone for anyone who was upset when Samsung traded durability and water-resistance for thinness, metal and glass.

Samsung's Active-branded smartphones have always been about ruggedness and the S6 Active is no different; it's built like a tank. Its edges are fortified with thick bumpers and the three buttons below the screen are sealed to prevent any particles from seeping in.

The phone's dust-proof, shock-resistant and water-resistant enough that it can survive a day at the beach, a four-foot drop down a hill and a dunk in a river (or toilet) for up to 30 minutes. As you can see in our real-life "torture" tests in the video above, the phone's really, really tough. Read more...