{"id":23,"date":"2021-06-26T22:11:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T20:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strongmyphone.com\/usblog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2021-12-23T17:30:52","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T16:30:52","slug":"iphone-8-sumergible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strongmyphone.com\/usblog\/iphone-8-sumergible\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the iPhone 8 waterproof?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everything you need to know<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thinking about buying an iPhone 8? Did you recently drop your iPhone 8 ? In either of those cases, you may be wondering: is the iPhone 8 waterproof? \u00b2<\/p>\n

This article will quickly and clearly cover everything you need to know about the waterproof rating of the iPhone 8.<\/p>\n

Is the iPhone 8 waterproof ?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

First, let’s clarify the difference between the terms waterproof and water resistant. (For context as you read these definitions, the iPhone 8 is water resistant, not waterproof).<\/p>\n

“Waterproof” means that a device is 100% sealed so that no liquid can enter inside. Therefore, waterproof products can withstand immersion in water for an indefinite period of time without liquid leaking into them.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, “water resistant” means that a device is protected from water under certain conditions. Water resistance is typically associated with a water pressure depth and a duration of exposure time.<\/p>\n

For example, in our article focused on determining whether the iPhone X is water resistant, we found that Apple observed water resistance for this model to a depth of 1 meter (3 feet) for half an hour.<\/p>\n

So how long is the iPhone 8 water resistant? Or, more accurately, what are the limitations of the iPhone 8’s resistance to liquid damage.<\/p>\n

The answer to that question lies in the IP rating of the iPhone 8.<\/p>\n

IPhone 8: IP rating of IP67<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A device’s IP rating stands for “International Protection” or “Ingress Protection,” depending on who you ask. The IP code is a standardized measure of a product’s water resistance.<\/p>\n

The iPhone 8 has an IP rating of IP67. This IP code has two numbers. The first number (6 in this case) ranges from 0 to 6 and speaks to a product’s protection against dust and other solid particles. As such, the iPhone 8 has a perfect seal against solid particles.<\/p>\n

The second number of the IP code (7 in this case) refers to water resistance. This number can range from 0 to 9. Given this rating, the iPhone 8 is not waterproof, technically speaking.<\/p>\n

The iPhone 8’s waterproof rating of 7 out of 9 means that it can resist water damage below 1 meter (3 feet) of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Does Apple’s warranty cover water damage?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, no, it doesn’t.<\/p>\n

Despite Apple marketing the waterproof nature of the iPhone 8, the company’s warranty does not cover liquid damage. Apple’s warranty documentation explicitly states as much.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Apple specifically discourages your iPhone 8 from coming into contact with water. Therefore, if your iPhone 8 has water damage, unfortunately Apple will not repair or replace it without charging you the out-of-warranty replacement cost.<\/p>\n

In fact, every iPhone 8 even comes with an internal Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) that activates upon contact with liquid. Here’s a diagram of the LCI location on an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. If the LCI has been activated as in the image below, it is unlikely that Apple will honor the phone’s warranty.<\/p>\n

What to do if your device gets wet<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

If your iPhone 8 comes in contact with water, don’t worry, you’re probably fine.<\/p>\n

Referring back to your phone’s IP rating, it should be able to withstand water damage below 1 meter (3 feet) of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

That said, Apple warns that the waterproof seal may diminish over time, so you should still take the following precautions:<\/p>\n