Oppo is well known for its budget segment phones. The company not only centers on pricing, but Oppo also provides the best value to its customers. This time they come back with two new great smartphones with the pricing of not even $200. Oppo A15 is the successor of the previously launched Oppo A12. The device issues with the most advanced design and slim profile. Improvement in design makes the user think if the new Oppo A15 & A15S comes with a waterproof design.
At the same time, Oppo A15s is an exceptional device with great features. Nevertheless, they must be a waterproof device to stay protected in water or water-related activities like swimming, underwater photography, etc. So let’s get dive into it and try to find whether Oppo A15 and A15S pass on our Waterproof Test or not.
Do Oppo A15 and A15s Waterproof device?
People get waterproof smartphones to use underwater. A waterproof smartphone can survive underwater for an extended point of time. We have validated the official product listing of Oppo A15 and A15s and noticed that it comes with a splashproof design. Oppo A15 and A15s will manage to face any unexpected water splashes.
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But if we are going for facts, then the obvious answer is no cause it doesn’t possess any official IP rating. Also, the company didn’t provide any valid IP certification, which means that the device is not waterproof. So the clear-cut answer is no. Both the Oppo A15 and A15s are not waterproof devices, and we will examine them more in our waterproof tets.
Oppo A15 Waterproof Test
We did a waterproof test to find whether the new Oppo A15 is a waterproof device or not. This test performed in three rounds:
Accidental splashes:
As for now, there is no official confirmation about IP certification for Oppo A15, but we will arrange to conduct a waterproof test. And the results are shocking. Let’s take a look.
| Screen |
Working |
| Camera |
Perfectly Working |
| Microphone |
Water went inside |
| I/O Ports |
Working |
| Speakers |
Working |
| Volume and Power Key |
Perfectly Working |
| Front Camera |
Working |
Dipped For 15 Minutes
| Screen |
Working |
| Camera |
Not Working |
| Microphone |
Working |
| I/O Ports |
Damaged |
| Speakers |
Partially Damaged |
| Volume and Power Key |
Working |
| Front Camera |
Working |
Dipped For 30 Minutes
| Screen |
Flickering |
| Microphone |
Partially working |
| Speakers |
Damaged |
| Volume and Power Key |
Working |
| Front Camera |
Damaged |
Oppo A15s Waterproof Test
Oppo A15s is also doesn’t possess any IP rating, so we decided to do the same test on this budget phone from oppo. So let’s get into the result directly.
Accidental Splashes
| Screen |
Working |
| Camera |
Not working |
| Microphone |
Partially damaged |
| I/O Ports |
Working |
| Speakers |
Perfectly Working |
| Volume and Power Key |
Working |
| Front Camera |
Working |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
Perfectly Working |
Dipped For 15 Minutes
| Screen |
Flickering |
| Microphone |
Damaged |
| I/O Ports |
Damaged |
| Speakers |
Partially Working |
| Volume and Power Key |
Working |
| Front Camera |
Damaged |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
Partially Working |
Dipped For 30 Minutes
| Speakers |
Damaged |
| Volume and Power Key |
Only Power key working |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
Damaged |
Conclusion
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 their device.
After conducting the test, we conclude that these two budget segment phones can withstand a few splashes but might not work well if dipped into the water. Results mean that you’ll not be able to go swimming, bathing, etc., with these phones. So we recommended not to use these phones, while you’re in such kind of activity. That’s all we have for you on Oppo A15 and A15S Waterproof Test. We hope this guide helped you to make a wise purchase.
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