Important fact that we comment today. And it is that if we are not aware of its limitations and its capabilities, it is likely that we will break it by accident. Apple assures us that it resists splashing, being wet, a little rain, dust… Can I then take pictures in a swimming pool? Under water, I mean. How long will the iPhone 7 and 7 plus hold?
As much as this is its star feature, along with the improved camera and dual lens, it is well known that smartphones and electronic devices are not very water-friendly.
IPhone 7 is water resistant, but be careful
When the chips or internal components get wet, they stop working, break down, rust and force you to go to an Apple Store to get a new iPhone, which is not cheap at all. I know because in my house an iPhone 6 fell into the water and… Ugh, a tragic day.
Luckily the 6s has a membrane so that it does not die completely if it gets wet, and now, finally, the iPhone 7 and 7 plus has a greater resistance to water and dust. With an IP67 rating, according to the European Union IEC 60529 standard.
Of course, Apple warns the following in one of its asterisks on the iPhone 7 website:
IPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant. Tests have been conducted under controlled laboratory conditions and both models have been rated IP67 under IEC 60529. Resistance to splashes, water and dust is not permanent and may decrease as a result of regular use. Do not try to charge the iPhone if it is wet. Consult the user manual before cleaning or drying it. The warranty does not cover liquid damage.
The final sentence is important. They already warn you that the warranty will not cover damage caused by liquids, whatever they are. If the inside of the iPhone gets wet and it is damaged, it will cost you to repair it, and I say it will cost you because you will pay for it out of pocket. The warranty is not responsible for this, as it never has.
In daily use, how will we wet the iPhone 7?
If possible nothing. It is recommended that you do not get wet at all. Not the screen, not your body, or any component or accessory. In principle, it is resistant and can be saved from any accident such as a user falling into the pool while using the device. Stamina is one thing, the ability to be aquatic is another.. We are not looking at a terminal that you can take to the pool and with which you can record underwater. This is an improved device that will not break if some water falls on it or if you accidentally throw it into the water.
It is better than the previous ones, It has very good specifications and in some factors such as the camera or the Home button it is revolutionaryBut it's not that different from what we had If you have the iPhone 6 or 6s, be it 4,7 or 5,5 inches, I do not recommend that you jump to this so-called generation 7. Same design with variations, and a considerable improvement on what already exists and its characteristics. I honestly doubt it's worth the change if you have a current model. You will not notice the difference. I think the same about Apple Watch Series 1 and 2, which I already compared. And remember that this second generation is aquatic and can be submerged up to 50 meters.
Do you want a waterproof and submersible iPhone? You will have to wait and not a little. For now they guarantee that it can survive splashes and accidents, but they will not repair it if something happens to them. Enjoy your terminal, whether it is older or more current, and follow this advice: Do not get it wet or damp it or put it in the sun. Weather conditions can damage your device, speaker, processors, and battery. Either because it gets wet or because it gets too hot.
Mine got wet inside and not much water fell on it, a few days ago it stopped working, the screen was black and only the start button was working, the mobile turned on but did not give a screen, and it smelled burning inside I think that If it is a disappointment, who knows if there was more damage and the repair will be more expensive. That to be more careful I say, it does not happen the same.
I dropped it in the pool and my phone works, but the lock button doesn't work at times and the screen looks a bit strange at times.
I have an iPhone 7 and I have showered with it for many days, I have submerged it in water, I have bathed with it in the pool in 2 meters (it is supposed to be a maximum of 1) and I have videos of swimming in the pool and my phone is perfect, it is true when you submerge it for a while that the speaker sounds strange, but it is that all the water comes out and it is the same as before. I think it will be a matter of luck.
Well, I have swam the Atlantic Ocean with my iPhone, then the Pacific Ocean, also the Indian Ocean and nothing happened to it. I dived to where the TITANIC sank and nothing happened to it either. The other time when I dropped it in a jug of water, it damaged and doesn't work anymore.