For a while, smartphone water resistance was something we longed for — now it's the standard. Just about every Android phone released these days will have some level of water resistance. The level can ...

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Multiple videos show how Apple water tests its iPhone models to achieve the desired durability and IP Rating. It uses machines to throw high-pressure water and simulate rain using a drip tray. Apple's ...

OnePlus has explained why the firm doesn’t want to talk about the OnePlus 9 Pro’s water resistance. Co-founder Pete Lau says lab testing conditions are very different from real-world situations. This ...

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Water resistance ratings for smartwatches and wearables can be surprisingly tricky to understand. On the surface, the claims seem straightforward—but, in reality, many aren’t quite what they appear to ...

Last year, OnePlus added dust and moisture protection to its flagship for the first time. The OnePlus 9 Pro, like its predecessor, is waterproof and offers an IP68 rating. But it is noteworthy that ...

Although OnePlus' flagship killers always impressed the market with their relatively more accessible price tags, it's safe to say that there are some corners that have been cut along the way. Until ...

Remember when OnePlus didn’t care about IP ratings? Pepperidge Farm remembers. It wasn’t that long ago that OnePlus did not include IP ratings in its smartphones. Back when Carl Pei was at OnePlus, ...