iPhone 5: waterproof or not?
The iPhone 5 has been on the market for almost five years, but it still has numerous followers. This practical tip will tell you whether the phone is waterproof.
iPhone 5: waterproof? - Apple says that
According to official information from Apple, the iPhone 5 is not waterproof.
- In general, the iPhone 7 has so far been the only Apple smartphone that is IP67-certified, which means that temporary immersion in water does no harm.
- Nevertheless, water damage is not a guarantee case even for Apple's latest phone.
- This naturally also applies to the iPhone 5.
- In this respect, you should rather refrain from bringing it into contact with water.
- The cost of repairing water damage, especially if it is carried out personally by the manufacturer, can quickly reach the three-digit range.
iPhone 5: water tests by users
In addition to the official information from Apple, the tests carried out by daring people on the Internet are not necessarily positive when it comes to the water resistance of the iPhone 5.
- YouTuber Zach Straley, for example, tested the iPhone SE, iPhone 5s and iPhone 6s for water resistance.
- The iPhone 5s failed after less than five minutes, the display simply turned off due to water damage.
- If even the direct successor does not achieve nearly satisfactory values in the "water test", it cannot be assumed that the iPhone 5 would do better than its predecessor.
- In this respect, you should exercise absolute caution when it comes to contact of the iPhone 5 with water - even if there are only a few splashes.
Make iPhone 5 waterproof
If you still want to use your iPhone to take photos and videos under water, for example, you can use a waterproof cover, which in no way guarantees 100% security.
- One example is the case from iThrough, which not only protects your iPhone relatively well from water, but is also available in different colors for customization.
- But again: Even with such a case, the use of the smartphone under water is expressly at your own risk, you must personally pay for any water damage.
Another practical tip will explain what you can do if the display of your iPhone 5 is broken.