How to tell if your smartphone is waterproof

Most smartphones today are designed with some water resistance, but not all companies offer detailed information on this. Many devices can be immersed in water, while some can only hold a few very shallow drops, for example. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to find out more about the durability of your device based on its certification. Check out more about it and see if your device is waterproof below!

Certificate of your smartphone

You may have noticed that most modern smartphones come with a certification that proves their durability or resistance to something. Typically, these certifications start with “IP, ” which means “Ingress Protection” and have a few numbers next. These numbers represent the type of protection the device has and you can check their meanings below.