The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, announced on July 10, is Samsung’s latest and greatest flip phone foldable. Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, this model aims to revive the folding flip phone market, which was largely considered obsolete just a few years ago.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 boasts a better processor (the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and an improved battery. On the exterior, the phone features an enhanced Armor Aluminum frame and a slightly larger secondary screen. It ships in Light Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Yellow, Crafted Black, Peach, and White colors.
With these upgrades, have you wondered whether the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is waterproof? It’s time to find out the answer.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a higher IP rating compared to its predecessor, but it is not anywhere near waterproof. It features an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers an IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance.
To be clear: the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is water-resistant, but it is not waterproof. It’s an important distinction, and one we’ll break down a bit more below.
With its IP48 rating, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers the same water resistance as before but with the addition of dust resistance for the first time. The “4” rating assures protection against debris larger than 1mm, while the “8” indicates water resistance that allows the phone to remain submerged at a depth of up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. An IP48 rating is an Ingress Protection code specifying an enclosure’s protection level against dust and water ingress.
The bottom line: Galaxy Z Flip 6 is not waterproof. Therefore, it is essential to be cautious when using the phone near water and refrain from submerging it. Prolonged exposure to water can cause significant damage, which is typically not covered under regular warranties. If your phone comes into contact with water, it is crucial to avoid using or charging it.
It is also advisable to consider purchasing a two-year Samsung Care Plus protection plan. With this plan, if your Galaxy Z Flip 6 encounters an accident within those two years, you can get it repaired for a minimal cost.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 was announced at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. The company also revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7, and the all-new Galaxy Ring.
The OnePlus Buds Clip are a new pair of open-ear earbuds built around a simple convenience. They join Sony’s LinkBuds Clip in the growing ear-cuff category, but either OnePlus bud can go on either ear.
Sensors recognize how the earbuds are being worn and route the audio channels accordingly. There’s no label to check before putting them on, and the feature also works when only one bud is used.
We buy fitness bands and activity trackers to keep tabs on our exercise, but it is easy to forget to start tracking or switch modes when moving between different activities. For Fitbit and Pixel Watch users, that could soon become a lot less annoying, as Google is rolling out a major upgrade to automatic activity tracking that can recognize more than 100 types of exercise, up from just 10 before.
Google first showed off the improved tracking earlier this month alongside the Fitbit Edge. It is now coming to Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5, and Google claims the added context behind the system makes workout detection nearly twice as accurate while cutting missed activities by more than half. Fitbit Edge will support it too.