Is Apple iPhone 11 waterproof device?

Apple has recently announced the latest iPhone 11 and fans are going crazy over it. Surprisingly Apple has made the new iPhone 11 pretty affordable. But due to...

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Last updated on May 12, 2023

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Is Apple iPhone 11 waterproof device?

Apple is the kind of smartphone market when it comes to the durability and stability of the device. Many users buy an iPhone because they are more durable than any average android device and lasts longer. Because of their special features like a waterproof and watertight seal in the latest iPhone, most iPhone performs good underwater. Because of this, many new advanced features such as underwater photography, listening to music in the rain is pretty common.

You will be happy to know that the latest iPhone 11 does come with a special IP68 waterproof rating which means that the device is waterproof. So you can enjoy all the waterproofing features of iPhone 11 with a nonpremium price tag. However, these IP rating checks are done in a controlled environment and may not yield the same result in the real world scenario. This is why many waterproof smartphones fail when to protect themselves in most water damage scenarios. So today, in this post we will carry an extensive iPhone 11 waterproof test which will confirm the waterproofing features of the device.

Apple iPhone 11 Waterproof Test

The demands of modern customers are increasing day by day. Taking care of that, Many smartphone companies including Apple Inc. are giving special waterproofing ratings to their smartphone. A waterproof smartphone can be really handy when you need o use your device in rainy weather, to talk or to play games while in shower. You can also enjoy underwater photography or videography etc. Or if you’re crazy enough, you can video call your friends while going for scuba diving. These are some features which attract most customers and urges them to buy a waterproof smartphone. And iPhone 11 is no exception as it’s IP68 certified waterproof smartphone.

However these IP ratings can be decisive sometimes, so we will conduct a throughout inspection in our iPhone 11 waterproof test. After the test, we will know if the new iPhone is completely waterproof or not.

warning

You are advised not to try to mimic this test at your home. We do not take responsibility for the authenticity of this test. This test is purely based on individual/team observation. This test will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof or not. We recommend users not to try this test at home, as it might damage your device.

But before we start with our iPhone 11 waterproof test, let’s get to see the device specifications first:

Device Name	Apple iPhone 11
Screen	6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2, 828 x 1792 pixels
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
RAM/ROM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3046 mAh battery
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Waterproof rating	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins)

Apple iPhone 11 Splashproof Test

In this waterproof test, we are going to put the device in artificial rain condition. It will mimic the condition of an accidental water splash. This test will give us a rough idea of whether the new Apple iPhone 11 is splash-proof or not.

Camera	works
Screen	works
Speaker	No muffle in sound

After conducting this test, we can say that the new iPhone 11 is completely splashproof. There is no camera fog in the lens and screen is also working fine without any sign of water damage. So users can rest assure since its officially IP68 rated device and can withstand accidental water or coffee spills from time to time.

Apple iPhone 11 Waterproof Test

In this waterproof test, we are going to put the device in a small tub full of water for 1 minute. This test will give us a rough idea of whether the new Apple iPhone 11 is waterproof or not.

Camera	works
Screen	No signs of damage
Speaker	Working fine

Surprisingly iPhone 11 holds great in our waterproof test. The camera works fine, there is no water damage on the screen. All the components work fine. We can safely say that the new iPhone 11 is completely waterproof. So you can enjoy all the waterproof features like underwater photography and videography.

Apple iPhone 11 Dustproof Test

In our dustproof test, we will keep the device in a sandy environment with lots of grain and sand particles with a running fan around it. This situation mimics dust storms and will check how the device holds in such conditions.

Camera	Works
Headphone jack	works
I/O ports	Little dust, but ports still work fine

Since the new iPhone is splashproof and dustproof, it will obviously be dustproof. After the test, we do confirm the same. We can see dust particles in the lightning charging port, however, the port works fine despite fo dust particles.

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