Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is finally over, and we got two new foldable devices, this time as a part of the company’s 2023 foldable lineup. We’re looking at the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, both of which offer a lot of improvements over their predecessors while preserving several new features that made them famous in the first place. Interestingly, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a hinge design, making its body a truly gapless one. Despite all the changes, the company has made the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 water-resistant. Let’s look at the IP rating of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 and find out whether it is waterproof.
Is Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5/Z Fold 5 Waterproof?
Like the 2022 clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 also have an IPX8 rating, which means it’s water resistant in 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. According to Samsung, you should not submerge the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 in salt water as the salt can build up and block the primary microphone, earpiece, and more.
Plus, a point to note is that the phone doesn’t have any way of handling dust or debris. In short, this new foldable can handle the occasional splash, splash, or light splash of water, but it’s best to keep it away from salt water and even dust and other debris that could cause permanent damage. In short, this new foldable can handle the occasional splash, splash, or light splash of water, but it’s best to keep it away from salt water and even dust and other debris that could cause permanent damage.
If you take your phone underwater, you should let it dry for a few hours before using it. By following this method, you can avoid some permanent damage to the device. In short, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 aren’t waterproof but water-resistant and carry the same IPX8 rating as their predecessors.
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