Can you take the Samsung Galaxy S20 for a swim? Is it waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Series includes some of the greatest smartphones available in the market, and here you can see just how good is its water resistance

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Latest OnePlus 6 teasers reveal water resistance, camera samples and Amazon India exclusivity

The fast-approaching OnePlus 6 could be the Chinese company's first-ever phone featuring some degree of water resistance. The camera should be pretty great, too.

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Galaxy S7 Active: Water Park Torture Test

Checking back in on one of the more unique phones in Samsung’s lineup, Jaime tackled the main review for this beauty, but we couldn’t let him have all the fun. For 2016 this manufacturer focused on refining the Galaxy, improving on what worked, fixing what didn’t. Though the Galaxy S6 Active was a formidable entry last year.The S7 Active also represents a focus on refinement. Increasing the battery capacity, replacing the micro SD card expansion, and providing the first fingerprint sensor on a rugged phone, the S7 boasts some welcome improvements over its predecessor, though the main ...

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Galaxy S7 Active fails Consumer Reports water test

The Galaxy S7 Active is rated to survive under five feet of water for 30 minutes. That’s what IP68 is supposed to mean. And yet, apparently, two Galaxy S7 Actives couldn’t take the testing process of customer advocacy magazine, Consumer Reports.The outlet put one device into a water tank under 2.12 psi of pressure to simulate conditions just short of five feet underwater. After 30 minutes, the team found a damaged display, air bubbles visible in both of the cameras’ lenses and a ...

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IP68? Mil-Spec? Rugged phone standards defined!

How durable is your phone? Or better yet, how confident are you in your phone’s ability to survive daily lifestyle abuse? Do you use your phone “naked”, or is a case a mandatory accessory when leaving the house?We’re seeing some progress with manufacturers advertising more durable build quality for consumer facing devices. No longer just the ultra-tough construction site gadgets, many flagship phones now champion improved drop protection or enhanced water resistance. We currently have the Galaxy S7 Active in ...

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