Is Samsung Galaxy S24 Waterproof?

Samsung has unveiled the latestGalaxy S series flagships, the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, and they come with lots of improvements over their predecessors. While the company revealed most details during the presentation, you may want to know a few technical details like the water protection across all models and if one model differs from the other in the same. Hence, in this article let’s answer the question “Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 series waterproof?”

Note:No phone is 100% “Water Proof.” IP ratings exist solely to give users peace of mind that their IP-rated devices would survive an accidental splash or dip in water. Deliberately submerging a phone in water is not a good idea and no company covers water damage under warranty.

Are Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ & S24 Ultra Waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are all rated IP68, meaning the devices can survive splashes of water and dust. The Galaxy S24 series is water-resistant and not waterproof. The IP68 rating means that the phones can survive being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. If you’re unaware of what the numerals 6 and 8 mean in “IP68,” here’s an explanation.

Galaxy S24 Water-Resistant IP68 Rating Explained

The highest level of dust and water protection you can get is when the manufacturer rates its device IP69. The “6” in the rating means “Dust tight” or the highest level of protection from dust, while the “9” means the device can survive being immersed in water for a long period.

The “9” in an IP 69 rating means the device can survive when submerged in water deeper at high pressure, and temperature. IP69 rating is usually found in rugged devices for industrialists, whereas IP68 is found in mostly consumer devices.

What to Do If Your Samsung Smartphone Gets Wet

There could be two scenarios if you have accidentally dropped your Samsung smartphone in water: your device seems dead or still works. Either way, here’s what you should do:

What are your thoughts about the Samsung Galaxy S24 series? Let us know in the comments section below.

Abubakar Mohammed

Abubakar covers Tech on Beebom. Hailing from a Computer Science background, the start of his love for Tech dates back to 2011, when he was gifted a Dell Inspiron 5100. When he’s not covering Tech, you’ll find him binge-watching anime and Tech content on YouTube, hunting heads in competitive FPS games, or exploring Teyvat in Genshin Impact. He has previously worked for leading publications such as Fossbytes, How-To Geek, and Android Police.

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