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Well, sort of. The old Nokia and similar phones were marketed as 'waterproof', but actually IP64/IP65 - e.g no immersion. They would be more correctly identifi
by TheHappyOddish 3y ago
Well, sort of.
The old Nokia and similar phones were marketed as 'waterproof', but actually IP64/IP65 - e.g no immersion. They would be more correctly identified as 'water resistant'.
IP67/IP68 (the common 'waterproof' today) is much better, allowing immersion at set pressures for set times, however still limitations. This spec would be extremely difficult on the phone designs you've mentioned, if possible at all.
The Cat S42 H+ is one of the few phones I've come across that js actually 'waterproof'.
- TeMPOraL 3y ago> Well, sort of. The real question is, can I use any of the phones in the shower, or swim with them in my pocket? As far as I can tell, the new "waterproof" phones of today won't survive it either, and damage induced this way is not covered by warranty. Point being, I don't think there's much difference in practice in terms of water resistance between old and new "waterproof" phones. Additionally, AFAIK all those ratings are defined in terms of fresh water. The phone may survive being dropped in a sink, but won't necessarily survive being dropped into equivalent depth in sea water. Not knowing it almost cost me my Pebble Time a couple years back.
- rogerkirkness 3y agoTechnically they can survive a shower or swim until they've been dropped once. Which is to say, no they can't survive it.
- TheHappyOddish 3y agoI have swum many times with an IP68 phone in chlorinated water. I also have used my phone in the shower, pretty much daily for years. I don't have any cracks in my device, which I suspect would change this.