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  1. Android News

    Can the LG G6 survive 30 minutes of water submersion? [VIDEO]

    Nick from Phandroid was able to get his hands on the upcoming LG G6 and decided to test the water resistance of the device by submerging it for 30 minutes.
  2. Android News

    The pros and cons of waterproof phones

    Scott from Android Authority looks at the specifics of waterproof or water-resistant smartphones to determine whether there's much of a difference when it comes to features of a device.
  3. Android News

    The Galaxy S8 will be IP68 water-resistant

    A new report claims that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be IP68-certified, just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S7.
  4. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best waterproof smartphone

    Android Central takes a look at the different options for those looking for waterproof smartphones and concludes that the best option is the Samsung Galaxy S7 due to its Ip68 rating.
  5. Android News

    Video shows the Pixel works perfectly fine after being submerged in water for 30 minutes

    The Pixel and Pixel XL come with an IP53 water resistance rating which means "water falling as a spray at any angle up to 60° from the vertical shall have no harmful effect." While Google and HTC don't claim that the phone can survive being fully submerged in water, a new video shows the Pixel...
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    The HTC 10 won't withstand a bottle of champagne with the IP53 rating

    Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the HTC 10 would not be able to withstand Lil' Wayne pouring an entire bottle of champagne on the device. The HTC 10 features an IP53 rating, which means that the phone can handle sprays up to 60 degrees from vertical, but cannot handle sprays of water...