If you have a iPhoneyou probably know what it is waterproofat least the latest models, with IP68 resistors accompanied by a depth of 6 meters for 30 minutesHowever, what happens if we forget it in a pool for 1 hour?
It is clear that 6 meters is an understandable limit, due to the pressure of the water itselfWhat is not so clear to us is the duration, since, if it is well sealed, and the pressure is maintained, it should last at least much longer, don't you think? Let's see it.
Maximum iPhone life underwater
The first thing to make clear is that Apple is referring to fresh water, not salt water, or other types of liquids, since they could be corrosive or have different pressures, that is, they would not adapt to this standard. What's more, a pool would no longer meet the company's tests, since it has chlorine and other substances, and would not we talk about pure wateras they call it, and which would be, for example, that of a clean river.
Now, why this 30 minute limit? Well, Apple knows that its phones could last much longer, and there are tests where iPhones are seen for even 24 hours, without apparent damage, however, the water could rust, over the hours, both external and internal parts of the phone, since we remember that, despite having a seal that prevents it from reaching the interior of the processor, it does touch other parts. areas such as the connector itselfwhere the chips are exposed, and could degrade over time.
Likewise, if we talk about an older iPhone, the rubbers and protections They could be more worn, which could also allow moisture and microdroplets to pass through and affect the performance of the phone.
That is why a limit is established that they themselves have been able to test in different situations before certifying it and selling it, being a standardization, which does not mean that, if one day you drop it in a river and more than 30 minutes pass, you stop looking for it thinking that it is broken, because it could be that you arrive the following week, and despite not being on, it does not have any problem.
If your iPhone has been repaired, or you have changed the battery yourself, be careful, since we would talk about other times and protections, since the rubbers and seals that we were talking about will no longer be as well placed or as resistant as from the factory, which could reduce these times or even eliminate them, being It is advisable not to put it under waterwhich does not prevent it from getting wet with rain or sweat, but does not submerge it.
And you, have you ever thought about the time limit that this protection establishes? Do you think it is necessary to explain that a new iPhone could last longer, or are the 30 that they tell us sufficient for any situation? Leave us a comment with your opinion and experiences on this topic, if you have ever had any problems with dipping it.
