The iPhone 14: Is It Waterproof?

The iPhone 14 can endure conditions that require water resistance, just like earlier models of the iPhone that Apple has unveiled. If you drop your phone in the toilet or the pool, it will withstand resistance of 6 meters deep for 30 minutes, so you can relax a little more.

The iPhone 14 has the same International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) IP68 rating as its forerunners, the iPhones 12 and 13. It is splash- and water-resistant. The benchmark ratings for consumer electronics are IP ratings. This includes unintentional spills of typical beverages including juice, soda, beer, coffee, and tea.

Understanding IP ratings

The first thing to understand about IP ratings is that brand-new devices are used in their testing. Your iPhone 14’s housing may become compromised if it develops cracks or breaks due to normal use, allowing water inside.

The iPhone 14 has an IP68 rating. The device’s resistance to liquids, dirt, and dust is indicated by this rating. The rating ‘6’ denotes the degree of resistance and protection against hazardous dust. The degree of resistance to liquids is indicated by the second number in the rating. A score of eight indicates that the item is “protected from immersion in water with a depth of more than one meter.”

If in good condition, the ceramic shield housing on the iPhone 14 is resistant to these circumstances. The resistance may lessen with time as a result of wear and tear. Also, keep in mind that the Apple guarantee does not cover liquid damage.

Can I use the iPhone 14 in the shower?

We are aware that social media, constant texting, and professional emails make it difficult to put your phone down. Set a limit on using your phone in the shower. Your brand-new, extremely costly phone can be swiftly damaged by direct contact with water splashes.

The iPhone 14 can resist some ambient moisture from a hot shower, but, if at all possible, avoid using it in a sauna. To listen to music while singing along to your favorite songs in the shower, set your phone far away on a bathroom shelf. Before taking your phone behind the shower curtain, get a waterproof case if you’re willing to take a chance.

Can I use the iPhone 14 underwater?

Your new phone is welcome at the pool. The days when dropping your phone into the water would instantly kill it are long gone. In the event that you drop your phone in the water, you can jump in and retrieve it because the new iPhone 14 can resist up to 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of around 19 feet.

But be cautious when it comes to sand and the beach because salt water is caustic and can cause more harm than you may have imagined. Be aware that with time, a phone’s water resistance may suffer significantly due to wear and tear on the body.

Invest in a case that makes your phone nearly waterproof to avoid pushing it too far and captures a few underwater pictures. You may safely submerge some of these phone cases up to 10 feet beneath the surface.

What to do if the iPhone 14 gets wet

Here’s what to do to try to minimize damage in the unlikely event that you accidentally submerge your iPhone 14 for a longer period of time in the water.

1. Pull the iPhone out of the water as soon as you can. Dry it off with a towel as soon as possible. To ensure that no additional water enters and damages the components, try to dry every crack.
2. To prevent salt-related damage if you dropped it in salt water, wipe it off as soon as you can with a microfiber towel and fresh water.
3. Turn off your phone right away to shut all circuits off while it dries. Along with the battery, remove the phone casing.
4. The iPhone likely became submerged in water. Place it in a dry area after drying the outside, using a standard fan to help the moisture escape rather than a blow drier. It has been shown to be inefficient in drying equipment, and the rice dust can clog some of the ports, therefore avoid putting it in a container filled with rice.
5. Don’t plug in your phone the next day to give the interior a chance to properly dry off.
6. After letting the moisture on your phone evaporate for 48 hours, wait 48 hours before plugging it back in.

What’s new with the new iPhone 14?

Along with the new iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max phones, Apple also unveiled the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus features

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have additional features, including a new dual camera system and longer battery life. Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Purple, and Product Red are the available color options for the phones. Not to mention, the iPhone 14 Plus has a larger screen, measuring 6.7 inches. The real SIM card slot is also gone.

The A15 Bionic chip included in the iPhone 14 is the same as that found in its predecessor, and according to Apple, it is 18% faster than the iPhone 13. The Photonic Engine is a new method of image processing for the twin-camera system. Additionally, it has a new option for video stabilization that keeps your movies looking smooth even when you’re moving about.

Differences between iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

• The 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 14 Plus is larger than the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 14.
• Compared to the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus has a bigger battery.
• The iPhone 14 Plus is slightly heavier than the iPhone 14.

The two key characteristics to search for are:

Upgraded camera

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature an upgraded dual camera system. A light-capturing sensor is now incorporated into the 12-megapixel camera. This translates to photographs that are brighter and more detailed, particularly at night or in low light. Additionally, the front-facing camera received an upgrade and now features focusing for the first time.

Emergency satellite SOS service

The emergency satellite SOS service, which is now accessible on the iPhone 14, is revolutionary for security. This feature allows users to SMS people in an emergency or during a disaster to ask for help when they are offline (without cellular coverage).

The phone connects to emergency workers or predetermined contacts through satellites and sends urgent, brief text messages in under 15 seconds. The messages will appear in grey rather than the recognizable iMessage blue. When it launches in November, it will work with Find My iPhone and be free for two years. Both in the US and Canada, it will function.

If you get into an accident, it also has car crash detection. The iPhone 14 will notify 911 or the emergency contact that you have been in an accident by sending an emergency message.

The 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max iPhone models

These two are two of Apple’s most costly smartphones, and they have slightly distinct looks. The phone’s small notch on the front, which was used for Face ID, selfies, and other purposes, is no longer present.

Instead, Dynamic Island, a new notification system from Apple, is located on the home screen. Depending on the tasks at hand, the cutout’s size and form can be adjusted. Now capable of 2,000 nits of brightness, the Super Retina XDR display offers improved visibility in bright conditions.

The phone has a brand-new A16 Bionic chip, an improvement above the iPhone 14’s standard chip. The new 48-megapixel camera’s improved pro raw mode benefits from the high performance. With the enhanced video stabilization, the Pro’s Pro Video and Cinematic modes can now both record in 4K and 24 frames per second.

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