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The whole truth about protecting new iPhones from water.

And on various advertising posters and videos are depicted in water, or covered with water. Thus, Apple clearly shows that their newest smartphones, despite glass cases, are protected from water. How good Apple flagships protected from water and what does the “IP67” characteristic mean? Told in this article.

What does IP67 mean?

IP (Ingress Protection, translated as “degree of protection against penetration”) - international system classification of degrees of protection of device shells. The degree of protection has the form IPXX, where instead of the first symbol X is the level of protection against the ingress of solid objects, and instead of the second X is from the penetration of water. Let's look at the rating using the new iPhone as an example.

iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are rated IP67. The first number 6 indicates that the devices are dustproof. In this case, dust cannot enter the device and full protection from contact. 6 - maximum level protect devices from dust using the IP system.

The second number 7 means that the new iPhones can withstand short-term dives to a depth of one meter. Smartphones are not expected to operate underwater. This level protection is not maximum. The IP system has levels 8 and 9, which provide for prolonged immersion of the device to a depth of more than a meter and exposure to water jets high temperature respectively.

iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus - waterproof, not waterproof

So all three are new Apple smartphone 2017 model only waterproof. They really are not afraid of falling into vessels with water, getting drops on them or even a direct stream. However, a long stay in the water will undoubtedly be fatal for them.

Is damage due to water covered under warranty?

No. If your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus stops working (or one of the functions fails) as a result of contact with water, then you will have to repair the smartphone yourself. Apple states this directly, although for some reason in very small print.

It is important to note that in in this case There is no point in criticizing Apple for being excessively greedy. Other manufacturers of waterproof and waterproof smartphones also do not consider water damage to be a warranty claim.

Apple on September 7 introduced two new smartphones - iPhone 7 and 7 Plus without a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The older model is also equipped with two rear cameras.

Even before the official presentation of the new iPhone, which takes place in San Francisco, the company published information about its characteristics on her official Twitter account, but later deleted them.

The new devices do not have significant changes in body design compared to previous models. The screen sizes remain the same: 4.7 inches for the iPhone 7 and 5.5 inches for the iPhone 7 Plus.

iPhone 7 is equipped with one rear camera 12 megapixels and front camera 7 megapixels. The camera now has an optical stabilization function.

The iPhone 7 Plus has two cameras on the back of 12 megapixels each. One lens is a wide-angle lens and the other is a long-angle lens. The older version also added an optical zoom function with the ability to double zoom. Digital zoom increased from 5x to 10x.


The iPhone 7 Plus processor allows you to process images using a bokeh effect, making part of the photo blurry. The processor creates a “depth map” and then blurs only the background in the photo.


The new iPhone lacks a standard 3.5mm input. Now the headphones are connected via the Lighting input, but there is only one input. An adapter from a jack adapter to Lighting will be supplied with the smartphone. The phones are also equipped with two speakers, which creates a stereo sound effect.


Apple also introduced its own wireless headphones AirPods with built-in microphone. It is assumed that they will connect to the iPhone automatically - when you open the case in which they are stored. They are charged in it.

The headphones work for up to five hours, when using the charging case - up to 24 hours.


In addition, the smartphone will be waterproof. The possibility of short-term immersion in water is provided.

The new iPhones will be sold in five different colors. In addition to gold, silver and " rose gold"two shades of black appeared - black instead of " gray space" and "black onyx".


Both iPhone versions 7 use more powerful quad-core processor A10 Fusion with load sharing function. The battery capacity of the new models has also been increased.

The new iPhones will be available in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB storage capacities. Basic cost iPhone models 7 start at $649, iPhone 7 Plus starts at $769. Pre-orders for the new iPhone will begin on September 9, with first deliveries in the “first wave” countries on September 16.

Today my day started with a letter from one of the readers about water protection in the latest smartphones Apple. Ivan Ivanov tells how liquid got inside the iPhone 7 after a short immersion (spelling and punctuation preserved):


Needless to say, after this, the iPhone owner is very disappointed and probably feels deceived? However, in reality the situation is absolutely ordinary. On the Apple website, near the mention of water protection, there is a footnote with the following explanation:

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are tested in specially maintained laboratory conditions to IEC 60529 and are rated IP67 against splashes, water and dust. Resistance to splashes, water and dust is not permanent and may decrease due to normal wear and tear. Do not attempt to charge your iPhone if it has been submerged in water. Wipe and clean your iPhone according to the instructions in your user manual. Damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.

The main thing to remember from this text is “resistance to splashes, water and dust is not a permanent condition and may decline with normal wear and tear.” The moment you buy a smartphone with IP67 protection, unbox it and start using it, it is truly protected from moisture and dust. However mobile devices They have a very complex design and precise fitting of parts, which is largely what ensures tightness and protection against moisture penetration. Strong impacts and falls, even from a small height, lead to changes in the geometry of the case that are imperceptible to the user, as a result of which the fit of the seals protecting against water may be disrupted. It seems to you that after the smartphone fell, nothing has changed and it was not damaged, but in fact, the protection from water has been significantly reduced.

Our reader says his smartphone “just fell under the tap.” In this case, the protection against water could have been compromised precisely at the moment of impact with the sink. The only advice that can be given to owners of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is that they should not rely entirely on water protection after dropping their devices. The IP67 standard is best viewed as additional protection smartphone in case of unforeseen circumstances, and not at all a permanent characteristic that allows you to safely use the device in water throughout its entire service life. The only way this situation can change is when manufacturers stop using sealants and can develop reliable hydrophobic coatings for all internal components. Well, for now we advise you to stick very simple rule: If the smartphone is dropped, do not rely on maintaining protection from water.

In that Apple year finally realized the long-awaited protection against water. The device body has become waterproof. Let us remind you that . According to the Apple team, the iPhone 7 can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter and still work uninterruptedly for half an hour. This is also evidenced by the IP67 waterproof status received by the device. However, it is always better to verify this in practice, for which we can thank the Reddit users who told others the truth: is the iPhone 7 really impenetrable to H2O.

iPhone 7 reviews

It should be noted right away that in earlier tests, the iPhone 7 has already shown itself to be more “friendly” towards water than its main market competitor - Samsung Galaxy S7. And here is what the “eyewitnesses” of independent dives said.

One of iPhone owners 7 tells how, while watching a football match, he was drinking beer and suddenly noticed a bee on the mug, which subsequently got into his mouth. Naturally, he was forced to spit out all the beer with the bee, causing the alcoholic drink to end up on his smartphone. At first everyone found it very funny, but then the owner of the phone realized that he could have ruined it. As a result, he took his device and rinsed it under the tap. Imagine the amazement of his friends when, after this, the iPhone continued to work.

Another enthusiast spoke about his experiment, which greatly surprised his colleagues. He placed his iPhone 7 Plus in a glass filled with water. The impact of water on the device turned out to be minimal, the smartphone continued to work, although the response in Safari became a little longer.

Another “user” told how he doused his iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 with water at the same time. By the way, the latter belongs to his girlfriend, who during such an experiment became very nervous and started yelling. Meanwhile, the owner of the iPhone showed what the device is capable of. After this iPhone experience 7 worked definitely better.

Another user notes that he constantly listens to music on his iPhone 7 when he showers. Due to evaporation, his smartphone is always covered in drops of water, but the stereo sound quality does not change and the device works as it should.

All these reviews are from real life. And they really are amazing. This is probably why the iPhone 7 ended up in . Although it has many other advantages over the others. Have you already introduced your iPhone 7 to water? Share your story in the comments!

The news agency "People's News" tried to find out the water resistance of Apple's new creation from users, experts and service center employees.

Release of a new smartphone Apple iPhone 7, advertised as waterproof, spurred interest both from users of bitten apple products and among ordinary people. For the fabulous price of 70 thousand and a penny, users expect fantastic protection from all possible troubles in life from Apple's new creation. However, is the new iPhone so good in practice? Obvious disadvantages a new creation by magicians from Cupertino - in the material of IA.

Each new presentation from Apple Inc. always takes place with great excitement: immediately after the presentation of the new iPhone 7, the respectable public begins to discuss all the innovations of the expensive device. Experts say that the device is not worth the money, but fans firmly stand their ground, convincing all those who do not believe in the magic of Apple to urgently acquire a new device. However, in reality, is the new iPhone really that good, and are consumers right when they consider it another crowning achievement from Apple?

First of all, users noted that new iPhone 7 is a completely impractical device. Experts and specialists warn that after a few days of use, the entire phone will become covered in the owner's fingerprints. Experts saw the reason for this problem in glossy finish, which preserves all stains and fingerprints so that after the first 5 minutes the entire phone will be stained.

This looks especially traumatic on black iPhone 7 in the new color “black onyx” – unlike other models in the color range, it retains fingerprints on the smartphone very strongly. There are several ways out of this situation: first of all, buy more at iPhone case, or a cloth for wiping screens.

However, the coating of the new iPhone is not only terribly soiled, but also monstrously slippery. Design feature Apple's new creation is fantastically "slippery": some users note that it is impossible to get rid of the thought that the smartphone itself will fly out of the hands of an unscrupulous user.

However, the main controversy is, of course, one of the most important features of the new iPhone - its improved protection from dust and moisture. According to the manufacturers, the smartphone is protected at the IP67 level, which corresponds to complete dust resistance and protection from short-term immersion in water to a depth of 1 m. However, are the new iPhones really protected from water?

As the correspondent was assured by the service Apple Center, new device able to withstand direct exposure to a stream of water, as well as temporary stay at shallow depths. However, as stated in service center, the iPhone 7 is unlikely to maintain such protection for long enough - which means there is still a risk of water getting inside the device. And malfunctions caused by water getting inside the device, as before, are not covered by the warranty and will not be repaired in service centers.

While Apple encourages all users to go and see in practice how long a new one can last iPhone protection from moisture penetration, the happy owners of the new device decided to massively test its capabilities and report on them. Video bloggers began to destroy the new iPhone 7 en masse, both individually and together with other devices with similar functionality.

So, on the EverythingApplePro channel, a blogger tested the iPhone 7 diving to a depth of 35 feet (10 meters) along with a new product from Samsung - the Samsung Galaxy S7. Even at this depth, the Apple device continued to work, while the Korean “flagship” smartphone, which also features protection from water and dust, stopped showing signs of life.