Waterproof Smartphones
Discussions center on the water resistance of smartphones, including IP ratings, challenges with maintaining waterproofing alongside features like replaceable batteries, user experiences with water damage, and recommendations for specific waterproof models.
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The phone is IP68, so I would think the conductivity of the water is not a major concern unless there is some mechanical damage that impacts the waterproofing
Are you sure your phone is still waterproof?
Shouldn't a $1000 phone be waterproof?
Waterproof phones with replaceable batteries exist.
Is there any good solution to this? An easily repairable phone that is also waterproof?
I was hoping for a waterproof device...
Waterproof Android phone would work.
And keeping the phone as water resistant
Waterproof phones with replacable batteries might not be waterproof after the replacement - so why don't you just keep the original battery, and have a waterproof phone? Win-win for everyone.
Since the phone is sold as being water resistant, it probably won't be.