In today's era, smartphones have become necessary not only for making calls or surfing the internet but for every work. For this reason, companies are providing many advanced features in their smartphones. Now some phones have also come which do not get damaged even in water. But not every phone is like this and it is not necessary that every water-proof feature works the same way.

If you are thinking of buying a new smartphone, then it is very important for you to know the difference between waterproof and water resistant. Many times people consider both of them to be the same, whereas there is an important difference between them.

Water-resistant devices are those that are designed to provide some protection from light rain or splashes. They have a special coating that does not allow a little water to enter. But if such phones are immersed in water for a long time or completely, then they can get damaged.

This clearly means that water-resistant phones can remain safe from water only in limited circumstances. These can protect against everyday light moisture or rain, but not from complete submersion in water.

Waterproof smartphones are made in such a way that water cannot enter them at all. Such phones are made with special sealing and material so that they do not get damaged even in deep water.

Usually, phones that have an IP68 or IP69 rating are considered waterproof. These phones keep working even after being submerged in water for a certain time and up to a certain depth.

IP rating shows how much protection a device provides from water and dust. Phones with ratings from IPX4 to IPX6 are fine for light rain or splashes. But if you want to use the phone while swimming or in torrential rain, then it is necessary to have a rating of IPX7 to IPX9K.

If you want a smartphone that is safe in light rain or daily use, then you can get a water-resistant phone. But if you want to use your phone without any worry while traveling, swimming, or in the rain, then it would be better to buy a waterproof phone. Before buying a smartphone, check its IP rating so that your phone can remain safe from water.

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