The IP68 certification (waterproof) of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge


Samsung galaxy S7 waterproof IP68

With the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung re-introduces a practical feature in its high-end portfolio: the IP68 certification. What does this exactly means?



A former pastor of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge already had a housing with an IP67 certification. The Galaxy S5 was thus according to the official statement to half an hour submerged in up to one meter depth. IP68 certification goes a step further.



In the case of the S7 is the maximum depth is now one and a half meters. Samsung itself speaks of 'water-resistant'.
Of course, it is so that the water pressure varies somewhat once you dives under water with your Galaxy S7 and moves with it, so that the limit of 1.5 meter - in terms of pressure - can quickly be exceeded. So in order to use the device consistently underwater diving as a hobby is not a good idea.



Incidentally, the Galaxy S5 had a cover to protect the USB port against the ingress of water. The S5 released shortly after the Galaxy S5 Mini had this cover if not more, and the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are all openings - USB port, headphone jack, etc. - designed so that water will not penetrate into the phone itself. At least, within the limits of the IP68 standard.



Furthermore, the S7 and S7 Edge completely dustproof, so use in arid, industrial, or other dusty environments will not cause any problem.

Despite the caveat that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are not endless water-resistant, the American branch of ​​T-Mobile made wet unboxing video.



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