yo whats good g, if this post violates any rules that i'm not aware of then please delete. anyways like title says is there really any reason for a phone to have an ip rating other than being able to go swimming with your phone? thought i'd start this conversation because i was looking into getting a oneplus 5 but i saw that it lacked an ip rating even though almost every other phone on the market has some kind of water resistance
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dust and water resistance
you will be able to use your phone in the rain, listen to music in the shower and while swimming, won't have to worry about spills
>>62072065
i know what an ip rating is and all, but i have an samsung s6 and ive had it in the rain countless times and even straight up spilled coffee on it and it still works fine. im just wondering if theres anything more to an ip rating other then having some peace at mind if you drop your phone in a tub of water
>>62072091
If it doesnt have a splash resistance rating its basically just hit or miss whether something gets fucked or not. Most phones wont break if you spill your drink on them but they might and theres no guarantee otherwise
>>62072028
>How important is an ip rating for a smartphone
Unless you have Alzheimers, it isn't.