Apple iPhone 11 can still be used after sinking to the bottom of a lake for 6 months. Is IP68 useful?

Recently, a piece of news about Apple’s iPhone 11 has sparked heated discussions.

An Apple mobile phone user in Canada accidentally dropped his iPhone 11 into a lake.

Six months later, a diving enthusiast salvaged the iPhone 11 from the bottom of the lake.

After drying, this iPhone 11 can still be used normally.

According to reports, this iPhone 11 was soaked in water for a long time, and only the earpiece and speaker were damaged.

The owner of the phone was overjoyed, knowing that the phone had been sleeping at the bottom of the lake for six months.

After seeing this news, many Apple users joked: "Did you see it? This is the reason why I bought an Apple phone."

In the author's opinion, this is obviously a joke.

However, this incident has aroused heated discussion among netizens: Is IP68 dustproof and waterproof on mobile phones useful?

In iQiquer’s view, dustproof and waterproofing of smartphones is useful, but it is not a panacea.

We know that iPhone 11 supports IP68 dustproof and waterproof.

The top flagships on the market have this feature, such as Huawei Mate40 series, Samsung S21 series, OPPO Find X2 Pro and iPhone 12 series.

Apple officially introduces the iPhone 12’s waterproof capabilities: it can stay underwater at a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.

I carefully studied Apple’s historical models and found that they also have IP68 dustproof and waterproof certification. The iPhone 11 Pro is not as waterproof as the iPhone 12: it can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 4 meters. .

The waterproof effect of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 is weaker: it can stay under water at a maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.

From this point of view, the iPhone 11 that fell to the bottom of the lake obviously performed exceptionally well.

Comparing the above data, the iPhone 12 series is the most protective Apple phone.

For Apple, different iPhone models have different protection capabilities.

Similarly, descriptions of protective functions also vary between different brands.

This is how Huawei Mate 40 Pro describes its IP68 dust-proof and water-resistance: it can withstand splashes from washing and sudden heavy rain.

The waterproof test of Huawei mobile phones is conducted under the following conditions: (2) No flowing clear water, water depth 1.5 meters; (2) Test time 30 minutes; (3) The difference between the water temperature and the product temperature is not greater than 5 degrees Celsius .

What the author wants to emphasize is: having IP68 dustproof and waterproof certification does not mean that everything will be fine. It is just an extra insurance. We must not take risks with our mobile phones.

Apple’s official website explains very clearly: splash-proof, water-resistant, and dust-proof functions are not permanently effective, and the protective performance may decrease due to daily wear and tear. Damage caused by immersion in liquid is not covered by the warranty.

These two points are very important and everyone must keep them in mind.

Especially the second point, if the iPhone is damaged due to water intrusion, the official warranty will not be provided.

Some netizens reported that after their iPhone fell into the water, within 10 seconds, green lines appeared on the screen and Face ID became unusable.

Therefore, whether a mobile phone is waterproof or not sometimes depends on luck.

It is obviously good for the mobile phone to be dustproof and waterproof. However, this will increase the cost of the phone.

The Huawei, Apple and Samsung models we just mentioned support IP68 dustproof and waterproof, and the prices are a bit expensive.

This is closely related to the production process. Huawei Mate40 Pro supports IP68, which has strict process requirements and higher costs.

Therefore, if you are more careful about using your mobile phone, you can choose an ordinary mobile phone.

If your working environment is special (high humidity or dust), it is necessary to buy a mobile phone with IP68 protection level.

Dear friends, what do you think?