Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn’t last
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Summary
A new Google advertisement for its Pixel 5 phone features a small disclaimer that the device is not actually waterproof, despite its IP68 water-resistance rating.
The small print in the advertisement states that the phone is “not water or dust proof” and that its water and dust resistance diminishes over time.
This is the first time a tech company has included such a disclaimer in an advertisement, despite the inherent difficulties in achieving and maintaining IP68 ratings.
The phone’s warranty does not cover liquid damage and, if found, water inside the device will be considered proof of damage.
Those interested in buying the Pixel 5 should therefore be aware that while it does have enhanced water-resistance it is not wholly waterproof.