Enjoy Enhanced Safety with a Waterproof Phone

A waterproof phone enables you to go about your daily activities without the worry that your important data and contacts may be lost if the device comes into contact with water. Besides, the rugged phone is hard to wear and does not get damaged in the course of regular use. eBay has a wide range of waterproof phones with different features and price points.

Are there precautions to take when using a water-resistant phone near a water body?

Yes. Keep in mind the following points when using your phone:

• The water-resistant ratings refer to fresh water. However, it may survive salt water or other liquids if rinsed off immediately after immersion to prevent corrosion.
• Keep away the phone from high-velocity water such as taps and showers. It is also advisable that you avoid jet skiing and surfing with the phone as these are activities where water moves at high speeds.
• Wear can cause the phone to lose water-resistance. For example, if the screen or any other part of the casing is cracked, there is a likelihood that the phone will no longer be water-resistant.
• Always let your device dry completely before plugging it in to charge.
• Never use an external source of heat to dry your phone. If it becomes wet, check the manufacturers site for the best practice to follow after immersion.

How deep can the phone get into the water without getting damaged?

IP68- and IP67-rated phones can survive a dip of one metre in water for not more than 30 minutes. The phones are also dust-resistant. An IPX8-rated phone, however, is not dust-resistant, although it can also survive a dip of one metre in water for up to 30 minutes.

Are there temperature limits for the water that splashes on the phone?

Yes. Your phone will not survive in hot water. It will also not survive sub-zero temperatures. Rinse off the phone with cold water if it gets a hot water spill, then follow the manufacturers best practice advice for recovery.

Can you use the phone under water such as in a swimming pool?

Yes. You can use the phone for short periods under water, such as when in a pool, and you should also be able to use almost all apps on the phone. However, this may vary from one device to the other, and depends entirely on conditions.