Oppo has a great lineup of Android smartphones in the market, and this year, they have launched their latest Oppo A92S device. The device has some futuristic features like a quad-core camera and a 120 refresh rate display. These are the main attraction for Oppo A92s smartphone. However, this is the year 2020, and most smartphones manufacturer are launching their smartphone with waterproof or splashproof body protection. A waterproof or splashproof device is a must-have feature in the modern world. So Oppo fans are wondering whether the new Oppo A92s comes with IP68 waterproof certification or not. We will conduct an Oppo A92s waterproof and splashproof test to find out more. After this test, we will be able to know whether this smartphone can survive underwater or not.
With more and more waterproof smartphones are launching day by day, the demand for waterproof measures is increasing. It is increased to such a fact where budget smartphones are also getting waterbody design. Now it will be interesting to see if Oppo A92s can handle water damage with its waterbody design. And if not, then we have to assume that the device is not waterproof at all. So let us conduct our Oppo A92s waterproof test. And see whether the device can withstand any water damage or not.
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Oppo A92s Device Specifications
Oppo is supposed to launch its new model Oppo A92s in 2020. The phone is built with a glass front and plastic at the back, but it still has a metal look. It has IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display of 6.57-inches, which will provide you 1080 x 2400 pixels of resolution and supports multi-touch.
Oppo A92s runs on Android 10.0 Oreo operating system alongside with ColorOS 7.0. The phone has MediaTek MT6873V Dimensity 800 5G chipset with Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor. The GPU is Mali-G57MP4. It features 126GB of internal storage and 6/8GB of RAM, depending on price. However, it supports the microSDXC slot. Even more, it has dual nano-SIMs support.
On the rear end of the phone, it has quad cameras of 48 MP, 8 MP, 2 MP, and 2MP with an LED Flash. The camera is perfect for high-resolution photography. The selfie camera has dual cameras of 16MP and 2MP, great for decent sharp selfies.
The Fingerprint sensor on the phone is located at the side of the phone for easy and quick access. Other sensors, such as accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass, are installed on the phone. It has 3.5mm headphone jack support. Even more connectivity assets like WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB are available. A92s has a Non-removable Li-Po 3890 mAh battery, which supports 20W fast charging. The phone will be available in various colors.
The key feature of OppoA92s is that it supports 5G and all other networks.
Oppo A92s Waterproof and Splashproof test
In this test, we will test out the latest Oppo A92s for its dustproof and waterproof capabilities. After the test, we can be sure about the waterproof certifications of the device.
Warning
The waterproof test results are purely based on individual/team observation. These tests 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.
| Screen/ camera/ IO ports water damage? | Screen damage, camera works |
| Ability to take underwater photos? | No, not possible |
| Can you use Oppo A92s under rainy conditions? | No, it will get water damage. |
| Take calls / listen to music while taking a shower? | The device is not officially waterproof, so it may or may not get water damage. |
| Any damage due to water/ juice spill accidents? | None |
Finally, after conducting the test quite successfully, we are up with the results. The new Oppo A92s is not actually aa waterproof device. Since the device got immediate water damage, it does not fall in the category of waterproof advice. However, the device handles accidental water splashes or raindrops easily. The same is with dust parties, So we can say that the advice is dustproof and splashproof to some extent, but not waterproof.
Is Oppo A92s has Waterproof IP Rating?
With most smartphones are now coming with IP67 or IP68 waterproof rating, such ratings are expected in the latest Oppo A92s device. An IP rating is an international standard that is used to define levels of sealing effectiveness of modern smartphones. These IP ratings are presented in the form of IP, followed by two numbers. The IP68 rating is the best that a smartphone can hold. However, it is important to note that this IP testing is done against freshwater. So you might end with slightly different results against saltwater or other liquids such as soft drinks.
There are no IP ratings available for Oppo A92s, and also officially, Oppo has not announced anything about A92s, whether it is waterproof or not. However, since there Oppo hasn’t mentioned anything, that means the phone is not waterproof nor water-resistant. There is none test done by any individual group on A92s to prove it is waterproof. So it is safe to say the device is not waterproof. However, the phone might survive view water splashes and water drop due to its 2D curve Glass print built, but underwater submersion, the phone will not survive.
- Device Name: Oppo A92s
- Waterproof: None
- Dustproof: Yes, not official
- Ideal for: People who are looking for a mid-range smartphone with a good screen and camera
Conclusion
Oppo A92s is a great smartphone ideal for mid-range users who are looking for a great device with a great screen. But unfortunately, the device is not completely waterproof and nor does it have any IP68 waterproof ratings. However, in our Waterloo test, the device was able to handle any accidental water splashes or juice spills. So we can assume that the device is splashproof or dustproof to some extent, but it is not official. So we request users to use this device very carefully and not try to use the device in the rain, shower, or near party pools.