If you have a iPhoneyou are likely to know that it is Water resistantat least the latest models, with IP68 resistances accompanied by a 6 meters depth for 30 minutesHowever, what happens if we forget it in a pool for 1 hour?
It is clear that the 6 meters is an understandable limit, due to the water pressurewhat is not so clear is the duration, since, if it is well, sealed, and the pressure is maintained, it should endure at least much more, don't you think? Let's see it.
Maximum duration of iPhone under water
The first thing to make clear is that Apple refers to fresh water, or salty, or other types of liquids, since they could be corrosive or have different pressures, that is, they would not adapt to this standard. Moreover, a pool would no longer meet the company's evidence, since it has chlorine and other substances, and not We talk about pure wateras they call, and that it would be, for example, that of a clean river.
Now, why this 30 -minute limit? Well, Apple knows that their phones could endure much more, and there are tests where iPhones are seen for even 24 hours, without apparent damage, however, the water could oxidize, with the pass Areas like the connector itselfwhere the chips are exposed, and could degrade over time.
Similarly, if we talk about an older iPhone, rubber and protections They could be more worn, which could also miss moisture and microgotes that affected phone performance.
That is why a limit is established that they have been able to try in different situations before certifying and selling it, being a standardization, which does not mean that, if one day you fall in a river and spend more than 30 minutes, stop looking for it thinking that it is spoiled, because it could be that you arrive the following week, and despite not being on, it has no problem.
If you have repaired your iPhone, or you have changed the battery yourself, be careful, since we would talk about other times and protections, because the rubber and stamps we were talking about, they will no longer be so well placed or will be as resistant as factory, which could reduce these times or even eliminate them, being being recommended not introducing it under waterwhich does not prevent it from getting wet with rain or sweat, but not immerse it.
And you, have you ever thought about the time limit that establishes this protection? Do you think it is necessary to explain that a new iPhone could be more minutes, or the 30 that tell us are enough for any situation? Leave us a comment with your opinion and experiences on this topic, if you have ever had any problem to immerse it.
