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How waterproof is your phone? IP68, IP67 and other IP ratings explained – TechRadar
Can your phone take a dunk? Here’s how to find out

Its common for manufacturers of phones, smartwatches and lots of other devices to claim products are waterproof, but what do the ratings touted around by the likes of Apple, Sony, Samsung and more actually mean?
Youll likely hear these firms referring to ‘IP rating’. This is the international standard that defines the degrees of protection devices provide against liquid, dust and solid objects.
Devices including the iPhone 12, iPhone SE (2020), Samsung Galaxy S21, OnePlus 8 Pro, and even the Apple…
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