[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Durability
IP68
Ingress protection: dust-tight (6) and submersible to 1.5 m+ for 30 min (8).
Also known as:
Waterproof
IP rating
IP67
IP68 water resistance
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
IP68 means dust-tight and water immersion beyond 1 m (the maker specifies depth/time). Found on most flagships as Waterproof: IP68. Tablets often list Waterproof: No instead.
IP67 is 1 m for 30 min; IP54 is splash-only. IP ratings assume fresh water at rest — salt water and pressure are a different story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IP68?
Ingress protection: dust-tight (6) and submersible to 1.5 m+ for 30 min (8).
What terms are related to IP68?
Related Durability terms include Ceramic Shield, Gorilla Glass, Drop Resistance.
Related Technical Terms
Ceramic Shield
Apple's glass-ceramic screen glass marketed for higher drop and scratch resistance.
Display
Gorilla Glass
Corning's chemically strengthened glass used on many phones and tablets for scratch resistance.
Display
Drop Resistance
How well a device survives falls; DeviceBenchmark grades results like 'Very good (B) · 180 drops'.
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