Is it true that iPhone 7 is waterproof? iPhone X: Waterproof or not. How Apple protected the iPhone from water

New flagship companies Apple iPhone X continues to be tormented in every possible way, tested for reliability and durability in various tests.

YouTuber EverythingApplePro is already new. This time the presenter decided it was time to try to drown the device.

Let us remind you that according to the information posted on the official website of the company, it has a degree of protection against splashes, water and dust according to the index IP67. What is this in a separate material.

First, he immersed the iPhone X in a deep glass flask and turned on the timer. The new product easily passed the test lasting 35 minutes, continuing to work stably after the dive.

The blogger thought this was not enough and went to the nearest river to test the water resistance of the iPhone X in extreme conditions. The presenter submerged the iPhone to a depth of 20 feet (about 6 meters) for several minutes. Apple flagship demonstrated excellent survival, continuing to work after water treatments.

Finally, the channel host first sent the turned on smartphone to washing machine in a special container, and then only in a protective case. The result was the same, the iPhone X passed the ordeal without any problems.

Unfortunately, the presenter did not demonstrate whether the device’s cameras and Face ID module also worked well. But something tells me that everything is fine with them.

Waterproof, waterproof, waterproof, waterproof are synonyms for the term “waterproof”, which are widely used by sellers to attract your attention. Of course, words have differences in shades of meaning, but a rare buyer will want to understand the ghostly nuances, the main thing is that the gadget is protected from moisture penetration.

In fact, no one is able to protect your purchase from all troubles; no one guarantees that your gadget will work after falling into water or coming under a strong stream of water. But first things first.

Historically, waterproof devices have been found in the field of extreme sports. These were mainly watches for deep sea diving and triathlons. The average consumer's watch repelled a few drops of water, and that was quite enough. These days, the ubiquity of wearables and fitness bands has changed things. Smart technology began to pursue a person 24/7, no matter what conditions he was in. A variety of players quickly jumped on the bandwagon and began incorporating the concept of “waterproofing” into their marketing campaigns.

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Designations

Mobile phones and cameras are usually labeled with an IP value.

Ingress Protection Rating is a system for classifying the degree of protection of the enclosure of electrical equipment from the penetration of solid objects and water in accordance with the international standard.

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The code consists of two letters and two numbers, for example: IP67. It can be found in the booklet, on the box, inside the instructions or on the device itself. The international standard stands out well even on Chinese crafts such as.

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The first number does not matter within the framework of our article (it indicates protection from foreign objects), but the second indicates safety when exposed to drops or immersed in water. For a detailed understanding, we present them detailed description from the pages of the world's treasure trove of knowledge.

Level	Protection	Description
0	No protection provided	No
1	Vertically falling drops of water must not disrupt the operation of the device	Test duration: 10 minutes. Water flow is equivalent to 1 mm of precipitation per minute
2	Vertical drops of water must not interfere with the functionality of the device if it is tilted from its operating position by an angle of up to 15°	Test duration: 10 minutes. Water flow is equivalent to 3 mm of rainfall per minute
3	Spraying water at an angle of up to 60° from the vertical should not have any harmful effects	Test duration: 5 minutes. Water volume: 0.7 l per minute. Pressure: 80–100 kPa
4	Protected against splashes from any direction	Test duration: 5 minutes. Water volume: 10 l per minute. Pressure: 80–100 kPa
5	A jet of water projected from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle onto the housing from any direction shall not cause any harmful effects	The test lasts at least 3 minutes. The water volume is 12.5 liters per minute. Pressure: 30 kPa from a distance of 3 m
6	A powerful jet of water fired from a 12.5 mm diameter nozzle onto the housing from any direction should not cause any destructive damage.	The test lasts at least 3 minutes. The water volume is 100 liters per minute. Pressure: 100 kPa from a distance of 3 m
6K	A powerful jet of high pressure water fired from a nozzle with a diameter of 6.3 mm onto the body from any direction should not lead to fatal consequences	The test lasts at least 3 minutes. The water volume is 75 liters per minute. Pressure: 1,000 kPa from a distance of 3 m
7	Water does not cause deterioration of the sample if it is immersed in water at a certain depth and for a specified time. Continuous operation in immersed mode is not expected	Duration: 30 minutes. For samples up to 850 mm in height, the lower part of the housing is located at a depth of 1,000 mm. For specimens with a height equal to or greater than 850 mm, the upper part of the body is located at a depth of 150 mm
8	The device is intended for continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer. In some cases, water may leak, but only in such a way that it does not cause harmful consequences	Continuous immersion in water to the depth specified by the manufacturer. Typically up to 3 m
9K	Protection against aerosol ingress of high temperature water under high pressure	Water volume: 14–16 liters per minute. Pressure: 8,000–10,000 kPa. Distance: 10–15 mm. Temperature: 80°C

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As you can see, tests are carried out according to strictly established laboratory rules by certified structures. Do you disagree with their objectivity? Check out the alternative atmosphere rating (ATM), which is often used to evaluate fitness trackers and smartwatches.

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Somewhere you will see the value of atmospheres, and somewhere - meters. There is no difference.

Level	Protection
3 atm (30 m)	Suitable for daily use. Resistant to rain and splashes. Not suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, diving, fishing or work involving water
5 atm (50 m)	Suitable for swimming, rafting (rafting on mountain rivers and rowing channels), fishing and water work without immersion
10 atm (100 m)	Suitable for surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and other water sports
20 atm (200 m)	Suitable for professional marine activities, high-speed water sports (such as water skiing) and scuba diving

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Unfortunately, in this case there is no official body that would conduct tests according to a uniform form. Estimates may vary between manufacturers. Therefore, you should not literally take the inscription “50 m” as permission to immerse the watch fifty meters under water.

What is important to understand

Life is full of random events. In the laboratory it is impossible to repeat an unprecedented coincidence of circumstances that can still occur in field conditions. Yes, no one is trying to get any closer to real life. Judge for yourself: in the tests, the gadgets are in a static position. During normal use, we are constantly moving, turning sharply and getting hit. At such moments, the load on parts, fasteners, plugs and gaskets increases greatly. And they may not be able to stand it.

For example, your smartphone can shoot video from under water. Cool! But various negative factors should be taken into account:

• You should not bury your gadget in the snow immediately after leaving the steam room. A large temperature difference can damage its integrity.
• Swimming in a pool and swimming in a lake are not the same thing. Clean or chlorinated water is much more preferable than cloudy liquid with unknown impurities.
• Proper breaststroke technique will please your gadget, unlike inept butterfly slaps.
• Gradual immersion cannot be compared to jumping into water.

In the world of consumer electronics, nothing is completely waterproof. Every product, no matter how carefully designed and executed, has a point of failure.

Every smartphone, every watch, every camera, every wearable device has a limiting combination of water temperature, depth, duration of exposure, or manipulation of the device during a dive that will result in water entering the mechanism.

That is why popular defense IPX7(8) makes the clauses “at a specified depth and a specified time” and “under conditions specified by the manufacturer.”

Real examples

Let's start with Fitbit. On the questions page, the company states that all of its products are water resistant. In particular, the Surge model is labeled 5 ATM. In a good way, this should mean that the gadget is suitable for swimming. However, the manufacturer itself stipulates that the trackers may not withstand the force of swimming impacts and you should not even swim with them.

The opposite situation. The Pebble team is betting on its own smart watch mark "30 m". According to Wikipedia, such electronics should be kept away from water. At the same time, the company actively suggests jumping into the pool or taking a shower.

Significant, isn't it?

The conclusion suggests itself: you shouldn’t trust dry labeling; you need to read the manufacturer’s explanations in each specific case.

Let's take a slightly different perspective. Apple Watch They have a degree of protection IPX7, that is, you can wash your hands in them, but not swim. More interestingly, the Cupertino team additionally mentions leather straps, which are not water-resistant. Owners of the latter should remember this nuance during a rainstorm, for example.

By the way, the entire iPhone line is not officially protected from moisture, although the Internet sometimes claims the opposite.

Continuing the topic of smartphones, we cannot fail to mention the famous line of waterproof communications equipment from Sony.

I will duplicate the description of the IP68 protection class: “If all ports and covers are securely closed, the smartphone is dustproof and protected from low pressure water jets from all sides in accordance with the IP65 standard and/or can be kept in fresh water at a depth of 1.5 for up to 30 minutes m in accordance with IP68 standard. Incorrect or improper use of the device will void the warranty."

Please note that we are talking about one of the most high levels protection, but even here there are clauses such as “low pressure”, “may be present”, “fresh water”.

Well, things get really bad if the seller does not indicate any protection parameter at all, but only refers to water resistance. This may indicate that he was stingy with the test or knowingly knew about its low results.

Conclusion

Let's summarize all of the above. There are clear formal ones (IPXX) and slightly vague informal ones (ATM, m) international standards for testing waterproof gadgets. Theoretically, based on them, each of you can understand the advertising fluff and try to evaluate how the device will behave in different situations.

However, the imperfection of the methods and a huge number of additional factors indicate that before purchasing a device it is necessary to find out more detailed information about the degree of its protection. Precautionary measures during operation, of course, should also be kept in mind. Otherwise, your swim will result in a report from technical experts about the use of the purchase in “conditions not intended by the manufacturer.”

How do you treat your waterproof gadget?

Apple's iPhone 7 has received such quality as water resistance. The manufacturer took care of reliable protection phone according to a certain IP67 standard. This class designates protection against water ingress and contamination by sand and dust. The abbreviation IP stands for protection against intrusion by foreign agents. This designation is applied to various electrical devices (lamps, electrical installations). In our case, the first digit designates the safety class against the ingress of solid particles into the devices. The second means the degree of protection from exposure to liquids.

During testing, the iPhone 7 was immersed under water to a depth of about 1 meter and it was found that the iPhone 7 could withstand water for about 30 minutes. At the same time, Apple does not provide a guarantee for repairs in the event of a breakdown, which is clearly stated in the instructions for use. Here is a set of actions for drying and cleaning from damaging environmental factors. After liquid gets on your phone, dry it thoroughly and wipe it with a dry cloth. There is another method - using rice as an absorbent for liquid. Let's look at everything in order:

• Remove the phone from the container;
• Turn it off by pressing the “Power” button;
• Remove the screen protective film;
• Remove the SIM card;
• Wipe with a cloth, paying special attention to the headphone jack and USB cable.

Place the phone in the bag of rice and close it. After 30-60 hours you can remove it. Remember that no service will repair the device for free.

Despite the waterproofness of the iPhone 7, after a year of use, its materials and mechanisms, like any other type of equipment, wear out and will not pass such a test. Of course, nothing will happen to it if the effect of moisture is insignificant and short-term, for example, seasonal precipitation or an accidental fall into a container with liquid.

What technical characteristics make the phone resistant to moisture?

When the S7 and GalaxyS7 were immersed to a depth of about 1.5 meters, they worked properly. As soon as they were lowered just below the 9-meter depth, interruptions in work began. Samsung rebooted, and the phone's seventh model stopped responding to touch. Despite all the experiments, both models remained in full working order. The trials didn't end there. Having immersed both phones to a depth of 10 meters, Samsung did not turn on, although the LED indicator continued to work, but the moisture protection Apple smartphone turned out to be much better, the touchscreen and the Home button still turned on. The long-term presence of the iPhone 7 under water is ensured by the buttons, housing and SIM card slot with a rubber seal. Additional protection against water is achieved using a special gasket located inside the communicator body. The chips on the board are coated with silicone, which protects against short circuits. For now, the spaces with the power buttons, speaker, audio jacks, and volume control buttons remain in the danger zone. The creators of Apple are already working on this problem.

How to protect your gadget from exposure to liquid yourself?

The process of applying Broad HI-Tech NANO liquid film to a phone screen

• Open package No. 1;
• Wipe the display;
• Apply the product to the screen;
• Open package No. 2;
• Rub the liquid evenly;
• We wait 5 minutes;
• Open package No. 3;
• Polishing the screen.

The process is over. With this coating, sand and hard debris will not scratch the screen, and the liquid will simply roll off in large drops, without even having time to seep inside the device.

How to make a protective case for underwater photography

When planning a walk along the sea or a country beach, you need to think in advance about how your gadget can handle this little adventure. The simplest and least expensive method is to pack it in a plastic bag. You will still be able to work with the touch screen as before. In addition, it will help protect against the entry of fine sand, which can cause quite a few problems. The advantage of this method is the low cost of packaging.

Developers of accessories for equipment came up with protective cases. They greatly increase the shock resistance and moisture resistance of even thin phone models. The disadvantage is the high cost of the covers. If you are planning active recreation on the water, you can make a case for protection yourself. To make it, you only need to purchase a plastic bottle or jar with a screw cap.

Now, in stores you can find a product that resembles in appearance a bottle of Flash Flood nail polish, which can make equipment water-repellent.

It is necessary to treat the device’s display, battery, and sometimes the entire phone body, and when the product dries, confidently go to the beach or demonstratively try to drown it in a container of water and shoot videos.

Content

A modern top-end smartphone is an expensive gadget and requires adequate protection. Dust and water resistance were introduced as a standard a long time ago, but the level of safety needed to be improved. For fans of extreme sports, workers in difficult conditions I needed a smartphone that could easily withstand accidental complete immersion in water and, preferably, shock. Some companies created brutal, specialized waterproof gadgets, while others sought to maintain an elegant appearance with maximum security.

What is a waterproof phone

Immersion protection has been introduced by smartphone manufacturers for 15-20 years. Advertising campaigns for some models from Sony, iPhone, Samsung and others were based specifically on the ability of the devices to work underwater. Manufacturers like DeWalt and CAT produced devices that looked like Terminators and could even survive being driven over by a car.

Most consumers don't need a smartphone that can survive a nuclear blast for everyday use. Modern devices even the mid-price segment is reliably protected from dust and moisture, and flagship models can shoot underwater for a long time or withstand a fall from a decent height. When choosing a smartphone, depending on the conditions in which it will be used, you should pay attention to the security class of the device. Modern waterproof gadgets mostly comply with the following IP (Ingress Protection) standards:

• IP56 – partial protection from dust, protection from accidental water ingress onto the device (moisture-resistant smartphones);
• IP57 – partial protection from dust, maintaining functionality when the phone is briefly immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter;
• IP67 – complete dustproof and waterproof for short-term immersion up to 1 meter;
• IP68 full protection from dust and water when the smartphone stays for a long time at a depth of 1 meter or more (the manufacturer separately indicates the permissible immersion).

What do these numbers mean? According to the proposed IP classification, the first digit indicates the possibility of dirt and dust getting into the device. The second is the level of protection from liquid or moisture. The complete table of protection for smartphones and phones ranges from IP00 to IP69 (the latter can withstand pressure of 100 bar and water temperature of 80 degrees Celsius). Waterproof devices for the modern user mostly comply with the IPx7 standard.

Tightness is achieved by installing a special membrane around the electronic filling. The connector holes are blocked with plugs or sealed (each company handles this issue differently). Shock-resistant devices from SAT and similar companies have a multi-layer body with overlapping seams, which prevents moisture from getting inside.

The best waterproof smartphones

Each manufacturer, to the best of its desire or ability, tries to create a secure smartphone without loss of performance. Some people succeed in this, others became pioneers in this direction, but then remained behind their competitors. There are many top best online waterproof smartphones, but often these are reviews of either one manufacturer, or a comparison of incomparable ones. Below are examples of rugged waterproof gadgets from most of the well-known companies in the market.

iPhone

IP67 water resistance appeared in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The company abandoned the headphone jack, and the functional HOME button became touch sensitive. When tested, the iPhone withstood immersion of 1.5 meters, and the depth limit was 10 m. According to the application this model may be underwater and guaranteed to work for half an hour, but this is not worth testing. The factory warranty does not cover contact with liquid, and repairs at alternative centers can amount to up to 2/3 of the cost of a new device.

• model name: iPhone 7 32 Gb;
• price: from 43,990 rub.;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 4.7 inches; number of SIM cards – 1, volume internal memory– 32 GB, RAM– 2 GB, main camera – 12 MP;
• pros: IP67 protection level (the first in the series), fast work iOS 10, excellent video and photo quality;
• cons: lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack, inability to charge the phone and listen to music at the same time, standard Apple design.

Samsung

The Korean company Samsung regularly began to implement the IP68 standard in top-end smartphones. The Galaxy A series has proven to be a well-protected, waterproof gadget that can easily operate in water for some time. The leaders were A5 and A7, who had better performance and cameras than A3. They had the ability to connect a second SIM card, but remained standard problem for such devices - a fragile display.

• model name: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017);
• price: from RUB 29,990;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5.5 inches; number of SIM – 2 nano, internal memory – 16 GB (user accessible – 12 GB), RAM – 3 GB, main camera – 13 MP;
• pros: excellent big screen and high-quality resolution, fast charging, autofocus, 4G support, fingerprint scanner, body made of pleasant-to-touch aluminum;
• minuses: outdated version Android 5.1.1.

The flagships from Samsung S series were in the IP67 protection class, which is surprising, since the lineup And he was a level higher in terms of these indicators. The S7 EDGE takes excellent pictures underwater without loss of quality, but even the manufacturer does not recommend this. Otherwise, the smartphone fully corresponds to its price and advertising campaign: high-quality, reliable, expensive.

• model name: Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE 32 Gb (2017);
• price: from RUR 22,990;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5.5 inches; number of SIM – 2 nano, internal memory – 32 GB, RAM – 4 GB, main camera – 12 MP;
• pros: excellent large screen without side edges, fast charging, some of the best cameras among analogues, powerful battery, contactless payment function and wireless charging, full water protection, large memory capacity;
• Cons: back surface is easily soiled (scratches and fingerprints remain), long updates, performance at 2015 level.

Alcatel

The Alcatel company once shone on the market, but in modern realities it cannot compete with titans like Sony or Samsung. Its main direction is medium and small smartphones price category with decent content for its price. As a rule, the models are aimed at the younger generation: bright, shock-resistant, moisture-resistant.

• model name: Alcatel OneTouch Go Play 7048x;
• price: from 10,990 rub.;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5 inches; number of SIM – 1, internal memory – 8 GB, RAM – 1 GB, main camera – 8 MP;
• pros: large screen, textured body, good camera, immune to sea water. stainless steel body (in some versions);
• cons: long startup time, independent reboots, sensor freezes, little internal memory, susceptible to low temperatures, heats up in the camera area.

Sony

The Sony Corporation was actually the first to conduct an advertising campaign to protect its models from water. Smartphones floated in aquariums, rang in full glasses, played music in the shower. At one time this was a breakthrough, but in modern realities the manufacturer has fallen significantly behind. Many buyers complain that the declared safety classes do not correspond to the actual characteristics of waterproof models. This problem is present even in the flagship.

• model name: Sony Xperia XZ Premium Dual Black;
• price: RUB 54,990;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5.5 inches; number of SIM – 2 nano, internal memory – 64 GB, RAM – 8 GB, main camera – 19 MP;
• pros: top front-camera– 13 MP, latest android 7.1, metal body, variable processor power (GHz), several shooting modes, maximum resolution images (similar to professional ones);
• Cons: easily soiled body, difficult to master the slow-motion video function, heavy weight.

Blackview

The manufacturer introduced the BV line several years ago. The smartphones were positioned as “protected to military standards.” Total protection from water and dust. The body resembles military equipment: iron with rubber bumpers and sharp corners. The 2019 Blackview BV9000 Pro adheres to a distinctive brutal “armored” style. At the same time, the flagship is close in price to the new iPhone models, but in terms of security it is far ahead of Apple products.

• model name: Blackview BV9000 Pro (2017);
• price: 75,000 rub;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5.7 inches; number of SIM – 1 microSIM+ 1 nano (or memory card), internal memory – 64 GB, RAM – 6 GB, main camera – 16 MP;
• pros: dual main camera, powerful processor, capacious 5000 mah battery, the device is not afraid of falls and water, built-in sensors necessary for hiking and survival, split-screen function;
• cons: heavy weight, high cost, camera sometimes works frankly poorly, the frame around the screen does not always protect if it falls flat, weak bluetooth connection.

Caterpillar

Phones from CAT, like the BV series from Blackview, are designed for fans of extreme sports, tourism and those whose equipment can be damaged at any time. Absolutely all models are positioned as maximally protected from dust, dirt, and water. Waterproof smartphones are practical and have the full range of functions typical of modern gadgets. Some models with a declared protection class of IP68 easily passed into the IP69 category during testing.

• Model name: CAT S41 IP68 (2017);
• price: RUB 36,500;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5 inches; number of SIM – 2 nano, internal memory – 32 GB, RAM – 3 GB, main camera – 13 MP;
• pros: one and a half days active work, shooting at a depth of up to 2 meters for 1 hour, can be used as a Powerbank (external battery), can withstand a fall onto concrete from a height of 2 meters;
• disadvantages: heavy weight - 218 grams, high cost, SIM cards only according to US standards, does not tolerate frost well.

Motorola

The manufacturer has been widely popular in our country in the recent past. Almost everyone knew the recognizable jingle “Hello, Moto!”, and many dreamed of buying a Razr V3. The company lost ground, but returned to the market under the old brand. Motorola has actually abandoned high security on average price segment smartphones (the main direction is flagships). Still, there are some waterproof models with a high IP class left on the market.

• model name: Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen);
• price: 15,000 rub;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5 inches; number of SIM – 1, internal memory – 16 GB, RAM – 2 GB, main camera – 13 MP;
• pros: high-quality camera, “clean” operating system, high performance, replaceable back panels;
• minuses: back cover over time, it ceases to be tightly fixed, the price is high for relatively small amounts of memory, the paint on the side buttons quickly wears off, the plastic is susceptible to corrosion from soap.

Oukitel

TO Chinese manufacturers Previously they were treated with caution, but modern realities have shown the opposite. The Oukitel company offers budget waterproof smartphones that, when tested, turn out to be at a decent level. With general parameters equal to titanium Sony or Samung Chinese devices significantly benefit in price. Oukitel produced waterproof gadgets, but an analogue of products from CAT appeared on the market.

• Model name: Oukitel K10000 IP68 Black;
• price: RUB 14,270;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 5.5 inches; number of SIM – 1 microSIM+ 1 nano (or memory card), internal memory – 32 GB, RAM – 3 GB, main camera – 16 MP;
• pros: shock resistance, reading data from a flash drive when directly connected, fingerprint scanner, 10,000 mah battery, energy saving, latest Android 7.1N;
• cons: rare appearance on the domestic market (it’s easier to order through an online store and buy a waterproof smartphone), long delivery time by mail from China, poor performance of the main camera, low performance under CPU load.

Lenovo

This manufacturer has a strange history with waterproof smartphones. At the same price as competitors, some models are deprived of familiar functions such as a flash or flashlight (model a660). In addition, many users note an abundance of common minor shortcomings for Lenovo: loosening of the charging socket, fragile port plugs. These dual-SIM phones cannot be denied one thing: the glass for the monitor is really durable. Even in a broken and chipped state, the sensor will work.

• Model name: Lenovo A660;
• price: 6,000 rub;
• characteristics: screen diagonal – 4 inches; number of SIM – 2, internal memory – 4 GB, RAM – 512 MB, main camera – 5 MP;
• pros: scratch-resistant glass, fast processor, tight assembly, good color rendition;
• cons: lack of flash and flashlight, poor performance for modern programs, small amount of memory, pixels burn out.

How to choose a waterproof smartphone

Before buying a smartphone with a high IP class, you need to understand for yourself the conditions under which it will be used. If the user prefers active recreation or work involves the constant use of a gadget in extreme conditions, then it is better to opt for specialized manufacturers like CAT. For city dwellers and fashionistas who value design and high-quality photos, there is a huge selection from Samsung, Sony, Moto and other famous manufacturers. In any case, it is advisable that the IP class be at least 57 (the risk of drowning the gadget will be minimal).

Shockproof and waterproof

So-called indestructible smartphones with water protection are produced with high quality by companies that work exclusively in this direction. Giants like Sony or Samsung sometimes try to release models in this direction, but rarely achieve positive result. In videos online you can see live tests of shock-resistant, waterproof smartphones (they are all waterproof). It is worth paying attention to the companies CAT, HOMTOM, TeXet, Senseit, Hummer.

Waterproof phone with a good camera

If you want to take high-quality photos or videos underwater, you should focus on flagships or pre-top (flagship models of the previous generation) waterproof smartphones. Using the example of the Samsung Galaxy A5, it is clear that sales leaders are trying to combine the security of a waterproof gadget and top-end cameras. The only thing that can let you down is software, but here you need to focus on user reviews (as was the case with Sony Xperia).

Also a waterproof phone with a good camera does not mean shockproof. They are relatively fragile and are protected only from moisture and dust. That's why it's worth buying protective bumpers. They spoil a little original design, but will protect against minor falls and impacts. In this sense, cases in the book form factor with a magnetic fastener performed best. In this case, the screen is additionally protected.

This year, Apple finally implemented the long-awaited water protection. The device body has become waterproof. Let us remind you that . According to the Apple team, the iPhone 7 can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter and still work uninterruptedly for half an hour. This is also evidenced by the IP67 waterproof status received by the device. However, it is always better to verify this in practice, for which we can thank the Reddit users who told others the truth: is the iPhone 7 really impervious to H2O.

iPhone 7 reviews

It should be noted right away that in earlier tests, the iPhone 7 has already shown itself to be more water-friendly than its main market competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S7. And here is what the “eyewitnesses” of independent dives said.

One iPhone 7 owner tells how, while watching a football match, he was drinking beer and suddenly noticed a bee on the mug, which subsequently got into his mouth. Naturally, he was forced to spit out all the beer with the bee, causing the alcoholic drink to end up on his smartphone. At first everyone found it very funny, but then the owner of the phone realized that he could have ruined it. As a result, he took his device and rinsed it under the tap. Imagine the amazement of his friends when, after this, the iPhone continued to work.

Another enthusiast spoke about his experiment, which greatly surprised his colleagues. He placed his iPhone 7 Plus in a glass filled with water. The impact of water on the device turned out to be minimal, the smartphone continued to work, although the response in Safari became a little longer.

Another “user” told how he doused his iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 with water at the same time. By the way, the latter belongs to his girlfriend, who during such an experiment became very nervous and started yelling. Meanwhile, the owner of the iPhone showed what the device is capable of. After this experience, the iPhone 7 definitely worked better.

Another user notes that he constantly listens to music on his iPhone 7 when he showers. Due to evaporation, his smartphone is always covered in drops of water, but the stereo sound quality does not change and the device works as it should.

All these reviews are from real life. And they really are amazing. This is probably why the iPhone 7 ended up in . Although it has many other advantages over the others. Have you already introduced your iPhone 7 to water? Share your story in the comments!