Realme C53 Waterproof Test: Will It Survive Under Water?

Realme C53 launched in India with Spreadtrum Unisoc Tiger T612 and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired SuperVOOC fast charging support. They came pre-installed...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on September 5, 2023

Abd Razaaq

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

Realme C53 launched in India with Spreadtrum Unisoc Tiger T612 and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired SuperVOOC fast charging support. They came pre-installed with Android 13. Additionally, the device features a dual rear camera setup, with a prime 50-megapixel sensor taking the lead. The primary concern is whether the Realme C53 can be a waterproof smartphone.

Many users plan to buy the latest Realme C53 because of their good hardware specifications and impressive camera at a budget price. But that’s not why anyone would be interested in buying this smartphone. Users have demanded waterproof smartphones from Realme for the last two years, but the company has always failed to deliver them. Maybe this time, the Realme C53 will finally have waterproof features, which all Realme fans are waiting for.

You are right if you are considering buying this fantastic smartphone but are in trouble with its IP rating. Today, we have a guide on Is Realme C53 Waterproof Smartphone? Right at your doorstep.

Realme C53

Realme C53: Device Overviews:

The phone, announced on July 19, 2023, and released on July 26, 2023, supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE technologies. It features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate and 560 nits peak brightness. Powered by Android 13 with Realme UI, the device runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and Mali-G57 GPU.

It comes in two variants: 64GB storage with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with 4GB RAM. The main camera setup consists of a 108 MP wide lens and a 0.3 MP depth sensor, while the selfie camera is 8 MP. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 18W wired charging, and connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C 2.0.

In India, every buyer currently demands an IP rating on their smartphone. However, Realme provides no information about IP ratings in Realme C53. Some sources leak that it has an IP rating, but the company doesn’t expose it. We have decided to arrange a water test for this device because there is no positive official statement on IP rating. So, the obvious answer is that Realme C53 is not waterproof.

Realme C53 Waterproof Tests

In our test, the smartphone has to go through different conditions, such as:

30 Seconds dipped in Water or accidental splashes.
5 Minutes dipped in Water.
10 Minutes dipped in Water.

The waterproof test results are purely based on individual/team observation. These tests will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof. We recommend users not try this test at home, as it might damage their device.

Let’s begin with our waterproof test on the latest Realme C53.

30 Seconds Dipped in Water

Touch screen/ Display	Working
Speakers	Working after draining the water
Microphone	Not Working
Camera	Working
Fingerprint Scanner	Responsive
3.5mm Jack	No headphone jack
Charging Port	Working
Power and Volume Key	Working

5 Minutes Dipped into Water

Touch Screen/ Display	Working
Speakers	Not Working
Microphone	Not Working
Camera	Working
Fingerprint Scanner	No Problem Yet
Power and Volume Key	Working

10 Minutes Dipped into Water

Touch Screen/ Display	Not Working
Camera	Not Working
Fingerprint Scanner	Not Working
Power and Volume Key	Not Working

Conclusion

We reached the final crucial outlook after thoroughly testing the Realme C53. As a result, shows the device is splashproof and somewhat withstands dustproof. So if you do not care about IP rating, you should use this smartphone. However, I must warn users that the device is not waterproof or splashproof. The device has no official IP67 or IP68 ratings, which strongly suggests that it is not waterproof. Furthermore, our tests failed because the device had no active water-resistant coating or other protective gear against liquid.