How long will Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus survive under water?
The smartphone market is booming up and new smartphones are being launched by companies every week. However, most of these smartphones don’t come with official IP68 waterproof rating so customers don’t buy them. But that isn’t the case with Samsung Galaxy S10& S10 Plus devices. Both of these devices have official Waterproof ratings and can withstand (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meters. Before we start with our waterproof test, let’s get to know device specifications first.
Device Specifications:
|
Samsung Galaxy S10 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus |
| Screen |
6.1″ (15.49 cm) |
6.4″ (16.26 cm) |
| Processor |
Octa core (2.73 GHz, Dual core, M4 Mongoose + 2.31 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
Octa core (2.73 GHz, Dual core, M4 Mongoose + 2.31 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| RAM/ROM |
8GB/128 GB |
8GB/128 GB |
| Battery |
3400 mAh |
4100 mAh |
| Camera |
12MP + 12MP + 16MP |
12MP + 12MP + 16MP |
| IP67/68 waterproof ratings |
IP68 Waterproof |
IP68 Waterproof |
Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus Waterproof test
There are a couple of tests we can perform to find whether how long Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus will survive underwater. Usually, a waterproof smartphone can hold up to 30 minutes while submerged into water. However, we will test this to its mark in our waterproof test.
warning
This test is purely based on individual/team observation. This test will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof or not. So users are advised not to try this at home, as it might damage your device.
Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus Quick Immersion Test
In this test, we are going to put the device in water for 30 seconds. After that, we will test whether the device has got any damage or not.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus |
| Display |
Working fine |
Working fine |
| Hardware |
No damage |
No damage |
After performing the quick immersion test we didn’t find any signs of damage on the device. Since the device is officially waterproof, it’s great that the device can withstand underwater for 30 seconds.
Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus Shower test
In this test, we are going to suspend the device in an artificial shower/rain environment. Later one we will see if the device is ideal to use in rainy conditions or showering conditions.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus |
| Hardware damage |
None |
None |
| Able to call? |
yes, the user can make calls |
yes, the user can make calls |
After testing Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus in artificial rain conditions, we came to know that there are no complications in the device. Also, the user can easily make or receive calls during a shower or rainy environment.
Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus Water Immersion Test
In this test, we are going to immerse the device with a bucket full of water for 30 minutes and will see whether it survives this or not.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 G7 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus |
| Water damage |
None |
None |
| Touchscreen |
Absolutely fine |
Absolutely fine |
Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus DustProof Test
In this test, we will keep the device in a sandy environment with lots of grain and sand particles with a running fan around it. This situation mimics dust storms and will check how the device holds in such conditions.
After the dustproof test, no dust was found in the internal parts fo the device. This shows that indeed Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus is dustproof.
Conclusion: Can Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus survive under water?
Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 plus are amazing devices. Both of them come with official IP68 waterproof ratings and so can withstand underwater for 30 minutes approx. It will also survive accidental water splashes, dust storms, rainy weather etc.
