Which iPhones are waterproof? Water resistance for every model

The short answer

No iPhone is waterproof. Every iPhone from the iPhone 12 onwards (except the SE models) is rated IP68 for a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes, which means it should survive an accidental dunk. Apple says splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and may decrease with normal wear, and that liquid damage isn’t covered under warranty (Apple: About splash, water and dust resistance).

Every iPhone’s rating

Ratings are tested under controlled lab conditions in still water, per IEC standard 60529. Real-world water, pressure and soap are harder on a phone.

What Apple says to avoid

Apple lists things to avoid even with a rated iPhone:

• Swimming or bathing with your iPhone
• Pressurized or high-velocity water, such as showering, water skiing, surfing or jet skiing
• Using it in a sauna or steam room
• Intentionally submerging it
• Dropping it or other impacts

If your iPhone gets wet

Apple says a rated iPhone is resistant to accidental spills from common liquids such as soda, beer, coffee, tea and juice; rinse the affected area with tap water, then wipe and dry it. For the port, Apple advises waiting at least 5 hours before charging with a cable or connecting an accessory, and not using an external heat source or inserting cotton swabs or paper towels into the port.

Take the case off too, so water isn’t trapped between the case and the phone, and let both dry fully. See our guide to cleaning a phone case.

Does a case make a phone more water resistant?

A regular case like ours protects against drops and scratches, not water: the ports and buttons stay open. Only fully sealed waterproof pouches or cases designed for submersion add water protection.

Samsung and Pixel

Samsung rates the Galaxy S23 to S26 series IP68, tested to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Google rates recent Pixels IP68 but doesn’t publish a test depth. As with iPhone, these ratings don’t cover swimming or high-pressure water.

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