Modern iPhones are water-resistant, but the strength of that protection varies from model to model. Having your device’s battery or screen replaced might impact this protection, depending on who performed the repairs.
It’s also important to understand that “water-resistant” and “waterproof” are not the same thing. Here’s what you need to know.
Which iPhones Are Water-Resistant?
The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max each have an IP68 rating. According to Apple, these devices can withstand a depth of up to 4 meters for 30 minutes. This is the most “waterproof” phone Apple has ever manufactured.
The iPhone XS and XS Max come in a close second, with an IP68 rating. Apple claims these devices can withstand a depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.
The iPhone 7, 8, X, and their respective Plus/Max models each achieved an IP67 rating for a depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes.
The iPhone 6s lacks any kind of water or dust resistant rating, but demonstrated a high level of water resistance in consumer tests. It’s possible Apple was testing the water-resistant technology that officially made it into the iPhone 7. Both revisions of the iPhone SE lack any water resistance.
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Understanding Splash, Water, and Dust Resistance
Waterproof and water-resistant are not the same thing when it comes to consumer electronics. Many watches are water-resistant, but they can’t handle much more than a splash of water. Most recent iPhone models are water-resistant, but there are conditions attached to that rating, like depth and duration of exposure.
Apple has no way to test the water-resistance of every iPhone that comes out of the factory. At the same time, there are reports in the media of phones surviving exposure that goes well beyond the IP6X rating they were assigned in testing.
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