People are just realising that millions of iPhones are ‘waterproof’
WITH the wetter months upon us, it’s good to know that your iPhone should survive a splash or two.
Since the iPhone 7, Apple has built in some form of splash, water and dust resistance.
Of course, you probably don’t want to dunk it in the bath for the fun of it.
But it’s good to know most models will survive an accidentally dive.
There are special ratings for all phones to determine how strong their resistance is to water and other foreign intruders.
It’s important to know where yours stands.
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Is my iPhone waterproof?
Apple and other phone makers don’t use the term “waterproof” as that would suggest a long period of protection.
Instead, they say “water resistant”.
The following iPhone models are all classed as splash, water and dust resistant:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
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As the years have passed, technology has improved making iPhones even more water resistant.
So some of the more recent iPhone models have a higher rating, meaning they can take a maximum depth of six metres for up to 30 minutes.
The following iPhones meet this standard:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
Meanwhile, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can handle a maximum depth of four metres for up to 30 minutes.
The iPhone 11, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max goes down to two metres for the same amount of time.
These are all classed officially as IP68 under IEC standard 60529.
Other models from the iPhone 7 upwards are rated as IP67 under IEC standard 60529.
This means they can only handle a maximum depth of one metre for up to half an hour.
It includes:
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
Is my iPhone water resistant forever?
Apple warns iPhone owners that splash and water resistance is not necessarily permanent.
Over time, the strength can fade.
Can my iPhone survive a drink spill?
Some newer iPhones should be alright against common liquids, like a fizzy drink, a beer or a cup of tea.
This includes:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
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Is my iPhone covered for liquid damage?
If your iPhone breaks because of liquid damage, don’t expect a free replacement, as it’s not covered under warranty.
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