waterproof phone

In dictionaries, waterproof is defined as “not allowing water to go through,” while water-resistant is defined as “able to resist water to a certain degree.” Reading it side by side, the two words seem to mean almost the same thing and are almost always interchanged when used to describe water protection. On the other hand, ‘waterproof’ items are those that can be submerged in water and remain damage-free. The thing is, while devices may tout the word ‘waterproof’ when marketed to potential buyers, no device will remain waterproof forever. Most devices aren’t entirely ‘waterproof’ as there is no actual industry to certify if a device can survive being in the water for a long time. What the tech industry has that’s closest to a waterproof certification is an IP rating. These days, a host of electronic devices, such as smartwatches and smartphones, have IP ratings attached to them. If you get pushed into a pool with your smartphone in hand, or if you drop your device in the sink of the toilet, the chances of it surviving is rather high. We hoped that this article was able to help you distinguish water-resistant and waterproof devices. Read more in our articles including "Waterproof vs Water-resistant: Quickly Explained" and "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives".