“IP69” smartphones are slowly arriving: what’s the difference ?

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Today, the certifications of “IP” waterproofing is a must-have on high-end smartphones. And at a time when consumers tend to keep the same device for longer, these certifications, which are guarantees of durability, are not going to disappear any time soon. On the contrary, some brands are even seeing an evolution in this durability, since instead of being satisfied with an IP68 certification, some models are IP69 certified. And if you don't know what the difference is between these two certifications , you are in the right place.

First, a quick reminder: IP stands for Ingress or Ingress Protection. The first number in the code gives the level of protection against solid elements, such as dust, while the second number indicates the level of protection against water intrusion. So, an IP68 smartphone and an IP69 smartphone have the same protection against dust (6 being the maximum protection), but the IP69 smartphone will have better protection against water.

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What additional protection ?

More specifically, the IP68-certified smartphone has protection against immersion. But the IP69 smartphone, on the other hand, is also protected against high-pressure jets. Oppo is one of the mainstream smartphone brands to offer at least one IP69-certified model: the Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G. And according to a press release from this brand, published in June, this device has “three highest levels of dust and water resistance with IP66, IP68 and IP69; These standards specifically certify that the phone can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, and even immersion in water for up to 30 minutes at a time.”

However, it is important to remember that the fact that a smartphone is IP certified should not encourage its owner to expose it to water. Indeed, water damage may not be covered by the warranty, even on an IP certified product. In addition, it is possible that, over time, the waterproofing device degrades. But in any case, these protections increase the chances of survival of a device in the event of an accident.

• While most high-end smartphones have an IP68 certification, some models have an IP69 certification
• This level of waterproofing protects devices against high-pressure jets
• IP certification increases the chances of survival of a device in the event of an accident

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