Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 Ultra and it seems to be the best smartphone the South Korean company has released. It is stacked with lots of great features, if you want to know more, you can read our article about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is now succeeded by the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
In this article, I’ll answer a popular question: is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra waterproof, let’s get right into it.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Waterproof?
The simple answer to this popular queastion is NO, but there are a lot of technicalities around that. Keep on reading as I’ll make sure to explain everything in simple terms.
Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may not be waterproof, it is water-resistant and IP68 water and dust resistant certified. The key difference between being waterproof and water-resistant is that the former is 100% impenetrable by water while the latter can survive water damage for a specified amount of time and situation.
So yes, the S22 Ultra is not waterproof but thanks to its IP68 certification, it can survive in up to 1.5m deep water for up to 30 minutes. Anything after that, the phone will be water damaged. I’ll say avoid intentionally dipping your phone into water, let the IP certification be tested during emergencies like an unfortunate drop into the sink.
Also, IP68 certification has some situations it doesn’t cover and we’ll also have a look at them.
What does IP Certification Mean?
Before going into how to prevent water damage on your phone because there are situations IP ratings don’t cover, what is IP certification? IP means Ingress Protection, and it is an international standard used to check how a device protects itself from water and dust
How to Prevent Water Damage on your Phone
To prevent your Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra from water damage, make sure to follow the advice below.
- Do not swim or bathe with your phone.
- Do not disassemble your phone as it voids the IP certification.
- Avoid exposing your phone to high velocity or pressurized water.
- Do not play water sports with your phone on you.
Now, we’ve come to the end of this article answering the question, is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra waterproof?
