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What is IP ranking?

IP waterproof and dustproof index is an international standard published by IETC to measure a device's dust and water resistance level. The first digit in a two-digit IP code indicates the level of protection against solid objects including dust. The second digit indicates the water resistance level of a device. To achieve IP ratings, your smartphone, tablet or accessory must undergo independent, certified testing.

Meaning of numbers according to IP standards

• Resists Solid and Dust Objects
• IP0X: No special protection
• IP1X: Protected against solid objects> 50 mm in diameter
• IP2X: Protected against solid objects> 12.5mm in diameter
• IP3X: Protected against solid objects> 2.5 mm in diameter.
• IP4X: Protected against solid objects> 1 mm in diameter.
• IP5X: Protected against dust, minimized intrusion (No harmful substances)
• IP6X: Dustproof

Table against water standards

• IPX0: No special protection
• IPX1: Protected against dripping water
• IPX2: Protected against dripping water when tilting up to 15 degrees from normal position
• IPX3: Protected against spray water
• IPX4: Waterproof protection splashed
• IPX5: Protected against low pressure water jet, for at least 3 minutes
• IPX6: Protected against strong water jet, for at least 3 minutes
• IPX7: Protected from the impact of immersion in water up to 1 meter, for 30 minutes
• IPX8: Protected from the effects of continuous immersion in water at a depth of more than 1 meter. The exact conditions are specified by the manufacturer for each device.

For instance,: Sony Xperia M2 Aqua has an IP rating of 68. That is, this phone has a dust protection level of 6 (Dust-proof - Protects the device completely from dust ingress). And the water resistance level is 8 (Protect the machine when soaking in water level with a depth of 1m, the time depends on the machine manufacturer).

Pros and cons of waterproof phones

Advantages

• Protect your mobile phone from dust and water.
• Can take underwater photos
• Use equipment in bad weather conditions: rain, wind, dust, sand

Defect:

• Most product lines integrated with this technology are high-end and are quite expensive.
• Anti-dust and water design makes it difficult to remove and repair, high repair costs, when opening the machine will lose water resistance.

Some smartphones have IP standards

Sony Xperia Z line has long been known as the smartphone is equipped with advanced water features, in addition to some other brands such as Motorola, HTC. also have their own waterproof phone models.

Some waterproof mid-range smartphones: Sony Xperia M5 (IP68 standard), Motorola Moto X Play (IP52), HTC Butterfly 3 (IP57).

Some high-end smartphones are waterproof: Sony Xperia Z3 (IP68), Sony Xperia Z5 (IP68).

Ways to use and protect your device

All anti-dust, water-proof tests of mobile devices, portable Bluetooth speakers. are strictly implemented under the following conditions:

Water used for testing is clean water, if tested with salt water (eg seawater.) will not guarantee the resistance of the device.

The temperature in the test is carried out at 15-35 degrees Celsius. Higher or lower temperatures may result in damage to the device.

The equipment must be closed to external contact ports before testing.

The above criteria are only true for new equipment, old products, used above criteria are not guaranteed.

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