No, the iPhone 7 is not waterproof. It is water‑resistant. Waterproof or water‑resistant? And what exactly is the IPX7 certification.
Let's look at the fine print.
Apple states for the iPhone 7:
“The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are resistant to submersion, water and dust and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with an IP67 rating according to IEC 60529 standard. Resistance to submersion, water and dust is not permanent and as a result of normal wear the resistance may decrease. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone, refer to the user guide for cleaning instructions as liquid damage is not covered by the warranty “..
“iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.”
“The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are resistant to submersion, water, and dust …”
It is not waterproof. It is not impenetrable.
“… It is tested under controlled laboratory conditions …”
Not under real conditions, and not in any test like those shown in YouTube videos.
“… IP67 rating according to the IEC 60529 standard.”
IP stands for “Ingress Protection” and is defined in the international standard IEC 60529. IP ratings consist of two digits. The first indicates the level of protection against solids, and the second against liquids (you can get more information about specific ratings here ). So IP67 means that the iPhone 7 is completely dustproof (the first digit), and able to survive a temporary immersion of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes in clean water (not Cola, not sea water, and not bleach in a toilet).
Samsung's Galaxy S7 was rated IP68. This, according to Samsung, means the device is completely dustproof, and can withstand being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. In addition, the Galaxy S7 has passed MIL-STD-810G testing [PDF] for 20 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust and sand, shock and vibration, low pressure, and high altitude.
It is worth remembering:
“Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone. Refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions.”
“Liquid damage is not covered under warranty.”
