The only device apple makes that they claim to be water resistant is the iphone 7 and there also seems to be a lot of confusion about water proof vs water resistant.
What apple phones are water resistant.
The iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus introduced in 2016 were the first water resistant iphones released by apple.
Most manufacturers claim their devices are either water resistant or waterproof.
That makes them some of the most water.
Iphone 7 iphone 7 plus iphone 8 iphone 8 plus iphone x iphone x s iphone x s max iphone x r iphone se iphone 11 pro iphone 11 pro max and iphone 11 are splash water and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions.
The iphone xr has an ingress protection rating of ip67 meaning it is designed to be resistant to water when submerged up to one meter for no longer than 30 minutes.
Meanwhile apple has a whole list of things you shouldn t do with a water resistant phone.
Note however that water.
Apple s iphone 11 pro and iphone pro max are both rated ip68 with apple boasting water resistance for up to 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 4 meters.
Iphone 11 pro and iphone 11 pro max have a rating of ip68 under iec standard 60529 maximum.
Every iphone released since has also been water resistant.
Water proof might suggest you can take the device scuba diving or in the shower.
Iphone and most ipod devices that were built after 2006 have built in liquid contact indicators that will show whether the device has been in contact with water or a liquid containing water.
The iphone 11 pro and iphone 11 pro max are our top selections for the best water resistant phones on the market today because both can survive up to 13 feet 4 meters underwater for a maximum.
Water resistant means you may limit that to dropping in the sink for 3 seconds or keeping it on.
If liquid damages an iphone or ipod for example coffee or a soft drink the service for the liquid damage isn t covered by the apple one year limited warranty but you may have rights under consumer law.
Water resistant means the smartphones can survive small splashes of water rain sweat a drop in the snow.
Apple iphone 11 pro.
Enlarge image look close and you ll see a rubber gasket on the edge of the sim card tray in recent.
In the event of a spill rinse the affected area with tap water then wipe your iphone off and dry it.