Samsung has launched another member of their Galaxy M series. The new Samsung Galaxy M40 is well priced and is equipped with modern features of what market demands. Also, it comes under the category of a mid-range smartphone with a price tag of 19,990 INR in India. With that price tag, customers want to know whether this device will come with waterproof capabilities or not. Today, we will find out just that in our Samsung Galaxy M40 waterproof test.
Samsung is no longer a surprise when it comes to waterproof smartphones. Since Samsung has launched many waterproof smartphones this year, maybe Galaxy M40 is also a waterproof device after all. If it is, then it will be a great selling point for the device. Today we going to test this device in our Samsung Galaxy M40 waterproof test.
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Do Samsung Galaxy M40 Comes With Waterproof Body?
Since most Samsung Galaxy smartphones come with IP67 or IP68 waterproof rating, so it’s likely to assume that the new Samsung Galaxy M40 might be waterproof. A waterproof smartphone can offer much more features and durability over a regular smartphone. For instance, you can take underwater selfies, talk with your loved ones in rain and much more.
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An IP rating is an international standard which 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.
IP68 rating is the best that a smartphone can hold. However, it is important to note that this IP testing is done against fresh water. So you might end with slightly different results against salt water or other liquids such as soft drinks.
You will be slightly disappointed since there is no official IP rating for this device. However, we will confirm that in our Samsung Galaxy M40 waterproof test.
Samsung Galaxy M40 Waterproof and Dustproof test
To test any smartphone for its waterproofing capabilities, we have to perform a quick waterproof and dustproof test. These test will tell us whether the device is truly waterproof or not.
Before we start our test, let’s have a close look at device specifications, shall we?
| Device Name | Samsung Galaxy M40 |
| Screen | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 |
| Processor | 2x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 6x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Cores: 8 |
| RAM/ROM | 6 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Primary Camera | 32-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel |
| IP67/68 waterproof ratings | none |
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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.
Samsung Galaxy M40 Waterproof Test
In this waterproof test, we are going to put the device in water for 1 minute in a small water tank. After 1 minute, we will test the device for any abnormalities. This test will give us a rough idea of whether the new Samsung Galaxy M40 is waterproof or not.
| Camera | fog in camera lens |
| Screen | working |
| Speaker | working |
Samsung Galaxy M40 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 | Working |
| I/O ports | working |
Conclusion
After conducting the test on Samsung Galaxy M40, we can say that the device is not waterproof. However, the device is dustproof and will sustain any accidental water splashes or coffee spills. With that in mind, we advise users not to use this device for any water-related activities such as underwater photography, videography, etc.
Users are recommended:
- Not to take underwater photos with the devices
- Don’t make or receive calls in rain or while taking a shower
- Not to take underwater selfies etc.
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