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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 waterproof?
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has decent water resistance but is not waterproof. Take care to avoid getting it wet, and do not deliberately submerge it.
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Quick Answer: The new Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better described as water resistant than waterproof due to its IPX8 rating.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 joins the latest generation of Samsung’s foldable smartphones. With any expensive new device, an important question is how durable it is against water exposure.
Fortunately, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has decent water resistance but is not entirely waterproof.
What is an IPX8 Rating?
IPX8 means the phone has passed testing to work after being submerged in fresh water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. It does not cover other liquids like chlorinated pool water. The “X” indicates no rating for dust protection.
| IP Code | Protection Against Solids | Protection Against Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IPXX | X: Not rated for protection against solids | X: Not rated for protection against liquids |
| IPX8 | X: Not rated for protection against solids | 8: Protected against immersion beyond 1m |
| IPX7 | 7: Fully protected against dust | 7: Protected against immersion up to 1m |
| IPX6 | 6: Fully protected against dust | 6: Protected against powerful water jets |
| IPX5 | 5: Protected against dust, limited ingress (no harmful deposit) | 5: Protected against water jets |
| IPX4 | 4: Protected against dust, limited ingress (no harmful deposit) | 4: Protected against splashing water |
| IPX3 | 3: Protected against dust, limited ingress (no harmful deposit) | 3: Protected against spraying water |
| IPX2 | 2: Protected against dust, limited ingress (no harmful deposit) | 2: Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15° |
| IPX1 | 1: Protected against solid objects >50mm (no harmful deposit) | 1: Protected against vertically dripping water |
| IPX0 | 0: No protection against contact and ingress of objects | 0: No protection against liquids |
Should You Get the Phone Wet?
While the IPX8 testing is promising, it’s still best to avoid getting the Galaxy Z Flip 5 wet when possible.
The water resistance may protect against accidental splashes or brief dunks but is not meant for prolonged submersion. Samsung advises keeping the phone away from the pool, ocean, or other bodies of water.
Limitations of Water Resistance
IPX8 water resistance has limits. It does not make the phone waterproof.
Exposing the phone to high water pressure or submerging it deeper or longer than the testing parameters may allow water to enter. Water resistance also degrades over time as internal seals wear.
Use Caution Near Water
In summary, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has decent water resistance but is not waterproof. Avoid getting it wet, and do not deliberately submerge it.
If it does get splashed or wet, dry it off immediately. For heavy water exposure, consider a protective case, but recognize that even IPX8 water resistance has limitations.
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