The Korean news outlet The Investor has reported multiple sources as saying that the much-awaited successor to the Galaxy S7 and the iPhone 8 are both going to have IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Applying an IP68-level of dust and water resistance to the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 means that they are both dust sealed (not just resistant to external damage), and will also be able to face sustained submersion under water. The Galaxy S7 also has an IP68 rating, so this news is something we’ve been expecting — however, the article also states that Samsung is looking to bring water and dust resistance to other, cheaper smartphone lines it offers.
The Investor doesn’t specify the submersion depth or duration that the S8 will be rated for either; however, the current generation S7 is rated for 1.5m and a duration of 30 mins with a IP rating of 68, so we can similar or better protection than that.
The actual depth and duration are specified by the manufacturer so it will be interesting to see how far of both these companies are willing to push their devices. Managing to waterproof a smartphone while also keeping a thin and attractive is no easy feat, and some of Samsung’s products may have just failed under such pressure — here’s hoping the Galaxy S8 does just fine!
The Investor
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