You will not surprise anyone with the waterproofness of the smartphone, although there are not many models on the market that can boast of such a characteristic. If you look closely at the lineup of some manufacturers, you will find that there are no IP67 / IP68 waterproof devices, and they are not at all eager to release a waterproof device as soon as possible.
Many companies have decided to offer water protection in their flagship models. For example, these are the OnePlus 9 Pro, Oppo Find X3 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the flagships of the Samsung Galaxy S21 family. Of course, users have to pay decent money for a smartphone to safely go to the beach or take a bath. It is quite logical that in this situation the question arises, how important is the waterproofing of mobile devices for users when purchasing a flagship smartphone?
The website Androidauthority asked its readers this question, and the survey found that 34,9% do not consider water resistance a priority, but at the same time, they are sure that moisture protection is a boon when it comes to flagships.
33,9% of respondents said that waterproofing in a smartphone is an important and necessary feature for them, and they would not consider purchasing a flagship that lacks it. Another 24,1% said water resistance was one of the key features they would look for when purchasing a premium smartphone. And only 7,5% said they don't care if their device is waterproof or not.
Here are some comments from readers:
Lukas Dvorok: Since the official dust and water resistance doesn't last as the phone ages, it's not that useful. Also, it is not part of the warranty. So it's basically a useless number on paper unless the manufacturers take it seriously and include it in the warranty.
ISMoney: A lot of people who care about this feature somehow haven't learned how to properly care for their devices. It's not that hard to remember to avoid water. They haven't done this with their socks, but when it comes to their devices, they're getting a little more cautious.
Joe Black: It's definitely nice to have since I took my phone with me when I took my kids to the pool. I currently have an IP rated phone; but I'd be more than willing to trade the IC for better mics, speakers, or anything else that's valuable to me.
