Realme Narzo 60 and 60 Pro Waterproof Test: Will It Survive Under Water?

Display and Software: The Narzo 60 5G sports a 6.43-inch full-HD+ SuperAMOLED curved display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1,000Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The Narzo 60 Pro 5G ups the ante with a larger 6.7-inch display, boasting a unique 61-degree precision curvature and a remarkable 1260Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. Both phones run on Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 out-of-the-box.

Performance and Storage: Under the hood, the Narzo 60 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, with up to 16GB of RAM (8GB physical and 8GB virtual) and 256GB of internal storage. The Pro variant leaps forward with the more potent MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G SoC, and a whopping 24GB of RAM (12GB physical and 12GB dynamic). The standout feature of the Pro model is its colossal 1TB internal storage, a first in its segment.

Camera and Battery: In the photography department, the Narzo 60 5G houses a 64-megapixel primary rear sensor and a 16-megapixel front camera, while its Pro counterpart features a 100-megapixel primary rear sensor with OIS and the same 16-megapixel front camera. Both phones pack a 5,000mAh battery, but the Narzo 60 5G supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging, whereas the Pro variant benefits from a faster 67W SuperVOOC charging.

Design and Build: The Narzo 60 5G’s Cosmic Black variant measures 159.8mm x 72.9mm x 7.93mm and weighs 182 grams, with the Mars Orange option being slightly thicker. The Narzo 60 Pro 5G’s Cosmic Night version weighs 185 grams, but the Martian Sunrise edition weighs a tad more at 191 grams due to its vegan leather finish.

Is Realme Narzo 60 and 60 Pro a Waterproof Smartphone?

Realme is known for producing the best entry-level to the most enticing flagship smartphones. Realme always came up with high-quality products and nailed the competition.

In India, every buyer currently demands an IP rating on their smartphone. However, Realme provides no information about Realme Narzo 60 and 60 Pro IP ratings. 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 Narzo 60 and 60 Pro is not waterproof.

Realme Narzo 60 and 60 Pro 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 Narzo 60 and 60 Pro.

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 Narzo 60 and 60 Pro. As a result, it 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 it is not waterproof. Furthermore, our tests failed because the device had no active water-resistant coating or other protective gear against liquid.