IP68 should mean that a phone with this standard is protected against dust and water to some great extent, I can understand this when it's talking about the camera and the body of the phone because it's already protected by glass and well assembled and sealed but how about the ports? e.g. port for charging, I can see some dark area within the lightning charging port so I think there is passage from the surrounding to the inner of the phone. In that case, how is it against water or dust to such a great extent as advertised? Just wondering. I know I must lack some knowledge or understand it incorrectly...
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The whole phone design got a rating of IP68 but they aren’t tested for water proofness during manufacturing and Apple won’t warranty water leakage - and sometimes they leak especially when they get older.
So the take away is: an iPhone might be water resistant at 1 meter for 30 minutes, but there’s no guarantee and if it leaks, you’re screwed.
Bottom line: don’t count on it
So the take away is: an iPhone might be water resistant at 1 meter for 30 minutes, but there’s no guarantee and if it leaks, you’re screwed.
Bottom line: don’t count on it
Hi. What is the science of "Water damage" then? Is it when water pressure is high enough then the water molecules possess enough force to break one point of the seal and then water gets into it and causes the damage?The port is sealed of course and has no "passage" to the interior (and so are the speaker and microphone openings).
See the picture form ifixit (of an iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, both IP68).
Damage can come from things such as pressure, gasket damage, and use of surfactants (soap).
Pressure should be obvious. The gasket can become brittle over time. Components like the earpiece and microphone have a mesh covering only. Surface tension prevents water entry. If you use soap or detergent, it reduces tension and allows water to enter between the mesh.