Water and dust resistance

Water resistance has limits.

1. What it means

   Water resistance has limits.

2. What the rating covers

   IP ratings describe specific dust and water tests.

3. Resistance can change

   Resistance can reduce with age, damage and repairs.

4. Avoid deliberate water tests

   Avoid deliberate water tests; liquid damage may be excluded from warranty.

5. Before you buy

   The first IP digit describes dust, the second water under controlled conditions. IP is not drop-proof, permanent waterproofing or automatic liquid-damage warranty. Do not use the illustration as permission to swim with a phone.

   The first IP digit describes dust, the second water under controlled conditions. IP is not drop-proof, permanent waterproofing or automatic liquid-damage warranty. Do not use the illustration as permission to swim with a phone.

IP ratings describe specific dust and water tests.

Resistance can reduce with age, damage and repairs.

Avoid deliberate water tests; liquid damage may be excluded from warranty.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Illustrations explain concepts; they are not product tests.