• PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      1 year ago

      I mean, the only other rating above that is IP68, and that would require them to specify the depth and time that the phone can be submerged. Most manufacturers only go for IP67 because it’s much cheaper to test.

      • RogueBanana@lemmy.zip
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        That I know but I was wondering why you specifically mentioned 67. I guess I misread that as a limit.

        • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          1 year ago

          Nah, not a limit. It’s just a cost/benefit trade off. Manufacturers don’t typically push for IP68 unless they’re specifically marketing the device for underwater use, and believe users will be willing to accept the higher resulting cost.