Is the Samsung S23 Ultra waterproof? Is the S23 waterproof?

Is the Samsung S23 waterproof or merely water resistant? What about the S23+ and the S23 Ultra?

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So, is the Samsung s23 Ultra waterproof? Following the Galaxy Unpacked event and the launch of the phone on February 1st, the definitive specifications for all the S23 variants are now known, and the Galaxy S23 release date has come to pass. We can now say with certainty that the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are waterproof / water resistant to the same standard as the Galaxy S22.

Similar to most flagship devices on the market, this will mean the Samsung Galaxy S23 will carry the best waterproof protection available, coming with an IP68 rating. If you want to know what this means in practise, read on!

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What is IP rating?

IP or International Protection is the standard designation for resistance. The International Electrotechnical Commission created it. This standard determines the resistance of the device and its capability to prevent foreign objects from entering the interior, such as dust, water, dirt, sand, and others. The standard is also based on the device’s reaction under temperature, air pressure, electric and physical shock, and others.

The water resistance standard strictly refers to fresh water only. Other liquids like salt water, soda, and coffee are excluded.

Not all smartphones in the market have the same water resistance standard. There are, of course, waterproof devices and water-resistance devices that are only resistant to getting wet by water. The standard varies. So, each device is marked with an IP rating according to its capability.

What do the numbers next to the IP label mean?

The numbers next to the IP have different meanings. The first number after the IP indicates protection against dust, and the second indicates protection against liquids. If you see a rating like IPX, the manufacturer didn’t test the device against both particles. So, the number is replaced by the letter X.

So, in the IP68 rating: 6 means the device is totally protected from dust, and 8 means the device is protected from submersion in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters or deeper, for 30 minutes. By contrast, the IP67 rating only guarantees protection from submersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 mins.

Three you go. With a rating of IP68, the Samsung Galaxy S23 will have the best smartphone protection from dust and water. While this is great, it is still recommended to use the device carefully as it’s still possible for the device to be water damaged in different scenarios.

Is the Samsung S23+ waterproof & is the Samsung S23 Ultra waterproof?

All variants of the Samsung Galaxy S23 will have the same water resistance rating, so yes the Samsung S23 Plus and Samsung S23 Ultra are both as waterproof as the main Galaxy S23 (i.e., to an IP68 rating).

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Is the Samsung S23 Waterproof? Final Word

So is the Samsung s23 Ultra waterproof? Is the S23 waterproof? What about the S23+? Well if you avoid dropping it into water deeper than a meter for extended periods of time – yes! Your device should survive unfortunate drops into puddles / the sink / your toilet / the bath, but we’d still avoid making a habit of it.

Is the Samsung S23 Waterproof? FAQs

What IP rating is the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra all have an IP68 rating, the same as the preceding S22 series.

Can you shower with the S23 Ultra?

Showering with the S23 Ultra is not advisable as it’s not technically waterproof, although it is water resistant to the extent it should survive being submerged in 1.5 metres of water for up to 30mins. This means it quite likely would survive you taking it into the shower, but it’s still probably not a good idea.