Samsung just launched their new Galaxy Fold smartphone with a foldable display. This sets a new milestone in the smartphone industry, however, is the new Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof foldable smartphone? Well, the folding mechanism does make it difficult to waterproof but we will see what Samsung has done. Today in this post, we are discussing the new Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof capabilities. And to do that, we are going to perform Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof test.
The main point of attraction for the new Samsung Galaxy Fold is its amazing folding display. It is amazing how Samsung ha managed to put such a mechanism in a small package. However, this raises a serious question. That is the new Samsung Galaxy Fold a waterproof device. Since the new smartphone by Samsung does cost a fortune so customers are expecting at least IP67 splashproof rating. However, we will see that further in our Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof test.
Is Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof foldable device?
For any smartphone to be waterproof, it must possess certain IP ratings. These IP ratings can tell us whether the new smartphone is waterproof, splashproof or both. Many modern smartphone manufacturers are now including IP67 or IP68 ratings with their devices.
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An IP rating is an international standard that is used to define levels of sealing effectiveness of modern smartphones. These IP ratings are presented in the form of IP followed by two numbers.
IP68 rating is the best that a smartphone can hold. However, it is important to note that this IP testing is done against freshwater. So you might end with slightly different results against saltwater or other liquids such as soft drinks.
Samsung Galaxy Fold is an engineering masterpiece on its own. However checking the official specs list of the device, we can’t see any IP67 or IP68 waterproof ratings on the device. So it turns out that the device is indeed not waterproof or dustproof. So we will do a Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof test to see what happens.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone was launched in February 2019. It comes with a ginormous screen of 7.3 inches and a resolution of 1536×2152 pixels. Surprisingly it also has a secondary display of 4.60 inches. The device is powered by an octa-core processor and coupled by 12 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Fold runs Android Pie and is powered by a 4380mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Fold supports wireless charging, as well as Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging.
Coming to the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy Fold on the rear packs a 16-megapixel primary camera with an f/F2.2 aperture; a second 12-megapixel camera with an f/F1.5/F2.4 aperture and a third 12-megapixel camera with an f/F2.4 aperture. It sports a 10-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/F2.2 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Waterproof test
Despite all the killer features, it’s sad to see that Samsung Galaxy Fold doesn’t come with a waterproof body. However, it might be splashproof and dustproof. So we are going to perform a quick Samsung Galaxy Fold waterproof test to find out the truth.
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This test is purely based on individual/team observation. This test will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof or not. We recommend users not to try this test at home, as it might damage your device.
| Device part | Waterproof Test | Splashproof Test | Dustproof Test |
| Camera | Camera works | fog in camera lens | dust in lens |
| Screen | Water in screen | screen water damage | Dust under screen fold and in hinge |
| Speaker | works | works | no dust in speaker |
Conclusion
After conducting the waterproof test on Samsung Galaxy Fold, we have to say that the device is not waterproof. Apart from that, the device is not dustproof because of huge gaps and openings on the device. The water or dust particles can go inside the device from the screen fold or from the hinge. This makes the device very vulnerable to dust or any liquid stuff including your morning coffee or orange juice. We recommend users not to use this device in rain, shower or anywhere near pools or lakes. Also, keep special care of your device since its not officially waterproof.
What to do if your device is not waterproof?
Since your device is not waterproof, we advise you to take proper care of your device. You can follow these steps to do so:
- Not to take underwater photos with the device
- Don’t make or receive calls in rain or while taking a shower
- Not to take underwater selfies etc.
- Do not drink coffee, soft drink or alcohol when you’re using your device.
In case your device gets water damage, keep the device in a box full of rice for 1 hour and check with the nearest service center.
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