The numbering changes based on the level of protection. Here are the various ingress protection ratings. The first demonstrates protection against solids such as dust, while the second indicates resistance to liquids, specifically water. Simply, an electrical device’s IP rating refers to its effectiveness against intrusions from solids and liquids. The water resistance of phones is rated by an “ingress protection” code, commonly called an IP rating. Similarly, last year Apple was fined €10m (A$15.5m) by Italy’s antitrust authority for misleading claims about the water resistance of its phones, and for not covering liquid damage under warranty, despite these claims. Samsung Australia subsequently denied warranty claims from customers for damage caused to phones by use in, or exposure to, liquid. Use in, or exposure to, all types of water (including, for example, oceans and swimming pools).
In 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took Samsung to the federal court, alleging false and misleading advertisements had led customers to believe their Galaxy phones would be suitable for:
Samsung Australia has long defended itself against claims it misrepresents the water resistance of its smartphones.
