Is my iPhone X / XS waterproof?

Apple is offering new water-resistant iPhones. But are they waterproof or not?

Nowadays we use our smartphones all the time and everywhere, but an accident can happen so quickly! A glass of water or a coffee spill and it's a panic! This is why users are increasingly looking for a waterproof smartphone! And Apple has understood this and offered new iPhones that are more and more resistant to water drops and humidity, but does this mean that your iPhone is 100% waterproof?

Which iPhones are waterproof?

The iPhone 7 is intended to be "water resistant". The iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, iPhone 11 series and iPhone 12 series should also meet this resistance standard.

How long can my iPhone be submerged under water? And to how many meters?

To understand in more detail how resistant your iPhone is to being immersed in water, you need to look at its protection rating (IP standards).

What do the IP67 and IP68 standards mean?

iPhones are officially certified to IP standards. This standard means two things:

- The first number indicates the dust density of the device. 6 is the highest value here, so the device is 100% dustproof. The frame has been designed so that no dust can penetrate.

- The second number in the IP standard indicates the degree of protection of the device against moisture:

• The 7 stands for splash protection. This means that your iPhone X can survive up to 1m of deep water for up to 30 minutes.
• An 8 for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR means that they are waterproof for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 2m. So it's possible to shower with the iPhone X / XS but taking underwater photos is rather risky

Is my iPhone 100% waterproof?

No, the iPhones X / XS and XS Max are only partially waterproof! You can't swim for hours with your iPhone X. However, the device can easily withstand heavy rainfall or a short immersion in water. Please note that damage caused by moisture is NOT covered by the Apple warranty. This applies to the iPhones X, XS and XS Max.

Despite their IP68 certification, the iPhone XS and XS Max are not fully waterproof either. Their resistance to dust and water may even decrease even over time due to normal wear and tear on your device

Is showering with the iPhone X / XS possible?

Since your iPhone X / XS has a splash-proof casing, it is possible to shower with your phone! Listen to music, watch your videos on Youtube or even your Netflix series while taking a shower? It is now possible! The concept of showering with your phone has sparked a real movement on social networks, the #showerselfie!

How do I make my iPhone waterproof?

There are now solutions for taking your iPhone with you underwater, for example on diving trips. All you have to do is fit it with a waterproof protective case. In addition to protecting it from water, these cases also protect your device from rain, snow, sand and mud without losing its functionality! You can now take pictures underwater with your iPhone without risking it

Which iPhone case goes underwater?

Catalyst Waterpoof protective cases are ideal for protecting your iPhone X and iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max for diving, sea or even mountains and skiing.

Is the iPhone X / XS snow resistant?

It's the big question of the winter, you want to take your smartphone with you on the ski slopes but you are afraid to drop it in the snow? It's tempting during winter sports to take your iPhone with you to take nice pictures, to know where you are and to be able to contact help in case of emergency! You may lose your phone while hiking or skiing and it may be left in the snow for hours.

But will the iPhone X / XS survive in the snow?

Although iPhone is splash-proof, snow contains high levels of minerals and other substances that can harm your iPhone. This can lead to rapid corrosion and render it unusable. Also, please note that it is important to keep your phone warm in winter as the iPhone X / XS is not resistant to extremely low or high temperatures and this can lead to several consequences (loss of screen, etc.)

How do I protect my iPhone X / XS from low temperatures?

The best thing to do is to leave the iPhone completely off when you encounter particularly low temperatures, but for most people it's not so easy to turn off their phone. Low temperatures greatly limit your touchscreen use, so there is a solution to this: using touchscreen gloves, such as the Mujjo Touchscreen gloves.

At -10 degrees, the battery of your iPhone XS Max will run out faster. Take an external battery with you so that you can quickly charge your phone anywhere during your holiday! This way, you can immortalize your holiday at any time with beautiful photos! Discover our different external batteries for iPhone X / XS and iPhone XS Max.
At -20 degrees, your smartphone will fail.
At -30 degrees, the touchscreen will not respond properly.
At -40 degrees or below, your smartphone will stop working.

Better safe than sorry! Again, we recommend keeping your phone warm, in an inner pocket close to the body, in your bag or in a waterproof protective case! This will protect your iPhone even during snowball fights. Find out more about SB Supply's waterproof protective cases.

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