£284.00 GBP

SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing

The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones.  The SportDiver Ultra housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone down to 130 feet or 40 meters.  The SportDiver can encase most Android models including all larger Samsung S Series Ultra models and Google’s Pixel range, and all iPhones from iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 Pro Max.  The free SportDiver App is available at the App Store or Play Store, and works with the current and prior generation of the OS.  Please review our SportDiver compatibility and fit guide.

The heavy-duty housing is constructed of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum and optical grade glass.  The SportDiver Ultra housing is “heavy duty”, but not heavy, weighing less than 1.78 pounds (808 grams), it is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.

Have a look at our photo gallery  and see the amazing images captured with the SeaLife SportDiver & SportDiver Ultra.

The SportDiver Ultra is easy to hold and use and offers a large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves.  Snorkelers and Divers can get more creative with their photos or video shot by using advanced camera settings*.  Adjust Zoom, Exposure (EV), Auto/Manual Focus, White Balance, Tint, Lens selection, RAW+JPEG mode, and video stabilization (on available phone models)*.

The SportDiver Ultra housing includes the free SportDiver app, unlike other smartphone housing apps, there are no annoying in-app purchases or ads.  You can easily switch between photo and video mode.  The SportDiver App uses your phone’s camera technology native to each phone model*. The app supports the present and previous versions of OS, the app is updated according to new versions of the OS.

Features:

  • Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy® and most other Android® phones.
    iPhone: iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 Pro Max– See compatibility guide for details
    Android: Samsung: Galaxy S9 and up & most other Android phones, including Galaxy S Ultra models and Google Pixel and Pixel Pro – See compatibility guide for details
    • Note: The SportDiver underwater housing fits phones up to 7.20 x 3.15 x 0.49 (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm) in size.   The SportDiver app supports phones running current or previous operating system, which is subject to change as determined by Apple and Google.
  • Important: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible depending on conflicting settings.  Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses. Check the App Store and Play store for SportDiver app updates.
  • Durable optical glass lens port design – New landscape-oriented lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Ultrawide lens setting will not vignette.
  • Sealed electronic circuitry to protect against damage from accidental water drops entering the housing when opening after diving.
  • Easy control – Large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves.
  • Access popular camera settings – Get creative with your shot by using advanced camera settings. Select lens, video resolution, adjust zoom, exposure, manual focus, white balance, RAW+JPEG mode, and more. Note: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. 
  • Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video mode, App uses the phone’s native camera technology including video stabilization (depending on phone model).
  • Dual Leak Avoidance System – Includes internal moisture sensor and internal vacuum pressure alarm; Alerts diver with on-screen warning, audio and LED signal in the unlikely event the waterproof seal is compromised.
  • Removable red underwater color-correction filter restores natural underwater colors.
  • Includes SeaLife SportDiver Smartphone camera app designed by SeaLife – Intuitive layout and controls that utilizes the smartphone’s native camera technology. Developed by SeaLife. Note: Supports phones with current and previous operating system installed, which is subject to change as determined by Apple or Google.
  • Playback photos and videos – App Playback mode shows full size photos and videos with vertical thumbnail strip to easily located your shots. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to phone’s photo app.
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology – The SportDiver Ultra Housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5 wireless technology. No cables or buttons touch the phone. Ultra-low power consumption.
  • Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely holds phone in place and adds shock-protection.
  • Expandable with Sea Dragon underwater photo-video lights.
  • Seven (7) 1/4-20 tripod mounts – Mounts to Flex-Connect or any tray with standard tripod threads.
  • Cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks waterproof door.
  • Powered by two AAA batteries (included) that last over 50 hours of continuous use.
  • Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used.
  • Depth rated to 130ft / 40m – Each housing is individually depth tested.

Specifications:

Free App Name: SportDiver in App & Play stores
Compatible phones: Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy and most Max and Ultra sizes. See compatibility chart.
Depth rating: 130’ (40 m)
Power:  2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
Battery Life: 50 hours
Two LED Indicators:  Leak Alarm pressure indicator: Flashing green when vacuum pressure has not been applied; Solid green when vacuum pressure is okay; Flashing red if a leak is detected Power / Wireless connection status: Flashing blue when powered on and not wirelessly connected; Solid blue when powered on and wirelessly connected
Wireless technology: Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
App language: English
Instruction manual: Includes printed Instruction Manual in English. Spanish, German, French, Italian and Dutch languages may be downloaded from SeaLife website
Controls:  Shutter, Mode, Up (Zoom / Focus +), Down (Zoom / Focus -), Playback and Camera Settings
Operating temp:  33°F to 110°F (1°C to 38°C)
Storage temp:  33°F to 110°F (1°C to 38°C)
O-ring:  Main O-ring (1): TPE rubber material Vacuum Check Port O-rings (2): Silicone rubber material Note: O-rings require silicone lube (included). Replacement O-ring kit part # is SL40010.
Lens port:  Optical glass lens port with anti-reflective coating applied to inner lens surface. Lens frame allows attachment of color-correction filter while underwater.
LCD window:  Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window (Screen Protector available – sold separately)
Tripod mount:  Three standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories
Lanyard:  SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip
Material: Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware
Dimensions:  External: 9.1” x 4.9” x 2.4” (23.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 6.1 cm)
Internal: 7.20″ x 3.15″ x 0.49″ (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm)
Weight: 28.5 oz. (808g) UW housing only – without batteries, filter, Moisture Muncher 24.0 oz. (680g) UW housing only – with batteries, filter, Moisture Muncher, 10x med. grip tabs
Buoyancy:  Positive 5.3 oz. (150.4g) UW housing only – with batteries, red filter and Moisture Muncher Subtract weight of phone to calculate total UW buoyancy in seawater
Warranty:  1-year limited warranty or longer depending on local government regulations
Certification:  CE, ROHS, FCC (FCC ID: 2ACKF-SL405)
Country of Origin: Designed/Engineered in USA, Made in China

What's Included:

  • SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing
  • Red color-correction filter
  • Vacuum pump
  • Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large; 5 medium and 6 small grip tabs are pre-installed in the housing)
  • Spare O-rings (1x Main O-ring and 1x Vacuum Check Port O-ring)
  • O-ring lubricant
  • O-ring removal tool
  • Deluxe wrist strap with clip
  • Moisture Muncher sample pack (1 capsule)
  • Anti-glare foam strips (3)
  • AAA alkaline batteries (2)
  • EVA carry case