Answer Which phones are waterproof? IP ratings compared
An IP rating is published for 53 of the 55 phones in the catalogue: 1 IP66/IP68/IP69, 1 IP58/IP59, 2 IP66/IP68, 31 IP68, 7 IP48, 3 IPX8, 3 IP67, 1 IP65 and 4 IP64. 2 phones have no rating published. The second digit is the water figure; for 33 phones the maker also prints the depth and time its lab tested to, quoted below. Of the 15 foldables, 13 publish a rating.
Published Figures read to
IP66/IP68/IP691
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Motorola moto g87 | IP66/IP68/IP69 Official | Motorola prints IP66/IP68/IP69 underwater protection plus MIL-STD 810H. GSMArena lists IP68/IP69 only. |
IP58/IP591
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Magic V5 | IP58/IP59 Official | Honor UK: IP58 and IP59 dust and water resistance. |
IP66/IP682
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G | IP66/IP68 Official | Xiaomi's IP68 lab condition is submersion in static freshwater up to 2 metres for up to 30 minutes. GSMArena also lists IP69K; Xiaomi's UK spec table does not. |
| Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | IP66/IP68 Official | Xiaomi's IP68 lab condition is submersion in static freshwater up to 2 metres for up to 30 minutes. GSMArena also lists IP69K; Xiaomi's UK spec table does not. |
IP6831
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone Duo | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)'. |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Xiaomi 17T | IP68 Official | Xiaomi's IP68 lab condition is submersion in static freshwater up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. That is shallower than Apple's 6-metre IP68 claim on current iPhones. |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold | IP68 Official | Google lists IP68 dust and water resistance. |
| Apple iPhone 17 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Google Pixel 10 | IP68 Official | Google footnotes IP68 under IEC 60529 when the device leaves the factory; not a permanent condition. |
| Nothing Phone (3) | IP68 Official | Nothing prints Rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. |
| Google Pixel 9a | IP68 Official | none printed |
| Apple iPhone 16e | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Apple iPhone 16 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Google Pixel 9 | IP68 Official | none printed |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 8 | IP68 Official | none printed |
| Apple iPhone 15 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 7 | IP68 Official | none printed |
| Apple iPhone 14 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 6 | IP68 Official | none printed |
| Apple iPhone 13 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 | IP68 Official | Samsung footnotes IP68 as lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Apple iPhone 12 | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529'. |
IP487
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | IP48 Official | none printed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | IP48 Official | Samsung newsroom spec table lists IP48. The UK product page footnotes water resistance for accidental spills; IP48 is a weaker dust rating than IP68. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | IP48 Official | Newsroom spec table lists IP48. Lab test: up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | IP48 Official | Samsung footnotes lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. IP48 is a weaker dust rating than the IP68 used on Galaxy S phones. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | IP48 Official | none printed |
| Motorola razr 60 | IP48 Official | Motorola prints IP48 dust and water protection. |
| Motorola razr 60 ultra | IP48 Official | Motorola prints IP48 dust and underwater protection. |
IPX83
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Mate X6 | IPX8 Official | Huawei: IPX8 under IEC 60529, up to 2.0 m static water for 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | IPX8 Official | Google lists IPX8 water resistance for Pixel 9 Pro Fold, not IP68. |
| Honor Magic V3 | IPX8 Official | Honor UK: IPX8 in fresh water up to a depth of 2.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. |
IP673
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy A36 | IP67 Official | Samsung footnotes lab-tested submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | IP67 Official | Samsung footnotes lab-tested submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 8a | IP67 Official | Google lists IP67 for Pixel 8a, not IP68. |
IP651
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | IP65 Official | Nothing also prints tested under 25 cm of water for up to 20 minutes. |
IP644
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone (4a) | IP64 Official | Nothing also prints tested under 25 cm of water for up to 20 minutes. |
| Motorola moto g57 power | IP64 Official | Motorola footnotes IP64 lab testing against moderate fresh-water spills, splashes or light rain. Not designed for submersion or pressurised water. |
| Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | IP64 Official | none printed |
| Nothing Phone (3a) | IP64 Official | Nothing footnotes IP64 lab conditions for splash, water and dust. Liquid damage beyond those conditions is not covered by warranty. |
Foldables15
Foldable phones (the ones whose display record lists a second, cover screen): 13 of 15 publish a rating.
| Phone | Rating | The maker’s own test condition |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone Duo | IP68 Official | Apple states 'Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)'. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | IP48 Official | none printed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | IP48 Official | Samsung newsroom spec table lists IP48. The UK product page footnotes water resistance for accidental spills; IP48 is a weaker dust rating than IP68. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | IP48 Official | Newsroom spec table lists IP48. Lab test: up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold | IP68 Official | Google lists IP68 dust and water resistance. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | IP48 Official | Samsung footnotes lab-tested submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. IP48 is a weaker dust rating than the IP68 used on Galaxy S phones. |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | IP48 Official | none printed |
| Honor Magic V5 | IP58/IP59 Official | Honor UK: IP58 and IP59 dust and water resistance. |
| Motorola razr 60 | IP48 Official | Motorola prints IP48 dust and water protection. |
| Motorola razr 60 ultra | IP48 Official | Motorola prints IP48 dust and underwater protection. |
| Huawei Mate X6 | IPX8 Official | Huawei: IPX8 under IEC 60529, up to 2.0 m static water for 30 minutes. |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | IPX8 Official | Google lists IPX8 water resistance for Pixel 9 Pro Fold, not IP68. |
| Honor Magic V3 | IPX8 Official | Honor UK: IPX8 in fresh water up to a depth of 2.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. |
No rating published for:
No rating published2
The maker’s pages this site reads print no IP rating for:
How we know
Each rating, and the depth and time under it, is the maker’s own statement on its UK spec page, linked on each row; the makers’ notes say what their test covered and under which standard.