I've ruined a previous phone when it dropped down the loo when I pout it on the coistern while having a wee.
The latest one (Motorola Edge 60 Fusion) says "IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)"
In Jan I'm going on a cruise round the Caribbean. Would the team think I'd be safe taking this into the water if I went swimming on a reef (which for me is floating face down with a mask on, and a pipe sticking out of the water, watching the wildlife). I feel it is risky.
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Presumably you are only considering this for security reasons, i.e. not leaving your phone with your towel.
I think I'd be getting one of these
www.decathlon.co.uk/p/waterproof-pouch-ipx8/_/R-p-346905?mc=8802142
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I wouldnt risk it, I dont believe the claims of phone makers in this respect, and if you drop its toast.
Invest in a go pro or clone if its for taking pictures, or a waterproof pouch if its for security reasons.
Last edited by: Zero on Fri 25 Jul 25 at 11:42
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Test the water tightness before you go - if it fails you may be able to claim on insurance or the manufacturer. Avoids having phone failure whilst 3000 miles from home!
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Water resistant isn’t watertight.
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The other issue is salt and corrosion.
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IIRC There have been instances in the past where Apple have refused warranty claims where phone has been damaged by sweat alone . (If you believe the owners).
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I've dropped my phone in the bath on multiple occasions and not had an issue. I'd be very reluctant to get it anywhere near salt water unless I had the capability to rinse the USB port with fresh water as soon as possible.
Jumping into water / snorkelling etc also subjects the phone to more dynamic situations than just languishing in the bottom of a toilet bowl.
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OK Good, thanks, I was thinking it was likely risky. Also the risk of letting go of it in a deeper bit when Jaws looms large.
I do have an old (maybe 5 or 6 years) cheapie Go Pro style phone which I'll test - battery may have expired. Pics were never that good though. I'm not that bothered as I may not even go swimming let alone snorkelling.
The cruise co wanted £650 for insurance for the fortnight! I just extended out existing annual policy for worldwide + cruises for £320, for as many crioses as we could do between now and expiry @ end Jan (which is none as we're in Portugal mid Sept to early Nov!)
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Phones and water - Manatee
