iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are IP67 Water Resistant, But Water Damage Isn't Covered Under Warranty

Wednesday September 7, 2016 4:26 PM PDT by Juli Clover
Apple's latest iPhones, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, are the company's first iPhones that have been advertised as "water and dust resistant" with an official IP67 rating under International Electrotechnical Standards, a uniform way of determining water and resistance ratings across a wide range of devices.

IP67 is actually two numbers, one that refers to the dust resistance rating and one that refers to water resistance. IP6x is the highest dust resistance rating, indicating the iPhone 7 is completely protected against dust.

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IPx7, the water resistance rating, means the iPhone 7 can withstand immersion in water to one meter (3.3 feet) for 30 minutes, tested in laboratory conditions. IPx7 is the second-highest rating, below IP8, which indicates an ability to withstand long periods of immersion under pressure. Samsung's devices, by the way, are rated at IP68, suggesting better overall water resistance.

Apple describes the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus as "splash, water, and dust resistant," and it should hold up to accidental drops in the pool, bathtub, or shower or light splashing. It shouldn't be used in high-pressure water conditions, such as in direct shower water, and it shouldn't be kept under water for extended periods of time.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
Apple warns against attempting to charge a wet iPhone, which could result in damage to the device, and it specifies that any liquid damage to the device is not covered under warranty, so it's best to use caution when exposing the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to water.

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ohio.emt
42 months ago
Lol, can't wait for the first lawsuit. Advertise a product as water and dust resistant, but don't cover it under warranty if it fails.
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citi
42 months ago
They made it water resistant. If there is water damage it's your fault. You're not watering right.
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Mactendo
42 months ago
Lol. Courage, Tim drops the mic.
Can't screw customers my ass.
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nikhsub1
42 months ago
*waits for the first person to try to charge the phone under water
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AutoUnion39
42 months ago

Lol, can't wait for the first lawsuit. Advertise a product as water and dust resistant, but don't cover it under warranty if it fails.


Samsung doesn't cover their phones under the normal warranty for water damage. Same thing with the Active phones. They will cover it if you pay for the accidental warranty coverage.

Just like what Apple is doing...
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neuropsychguy
42 months ago
Why would they cover water damage? Doing so opens it up to all sorts of abuse.

Statement in the Apple Store: "I was just walking to my car when it started raining and my phone stopped working." What actually happened: "I spent the day at the beach with my phone submersed while I took pictures of sea urchins."
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HopefulHumanist
42 months ago
Same as the first watch; not sure why it's surprising. If they cover water damage, you're gonna see idiots swimming with it when the spec isn't rated for that kind of use.
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Justino_Asturias
42 months ago
I wonder if Phil Schiller has insured his patented iMuffinTop and ever growing iHippo rear end ? :confused:
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GrumpyMom
42 months ago

I think the IP67X rating is for sure welcomed. But I usually take care of my iPhone's when near water. But there is always that situation when we least expect it. Mainly in the rain or snow in my climate.

Ditto here. The rating is sufficient for my needs. I just need it to resist a few drops of water or snowflakes here and there. I don't intend to take pictures of sea urchins while scuba diving. lol...that post a few posts up made me laugh.
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lucky_cloud
42 months ago
Apple also makes iPhones with hardened glass displays, but if you smash your display that's not covered under warranty. There's no difference here.
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