Does anyone actually take into account "IP Rating"/"Water Resistance" when they buy phones?

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Does anyone actually take into account "IP Rating"/"Water Resistance" when they buy phones? - sh.itjust.works

Lemmy

No, I grew up with phones (and electronics in general) not being water tight or resistant so I sort of still have the mindset of not taking my phone near lakes/bathtubs and putting it away when it’s raining.

Haven’t really had a problem with water damage in all the years of owning phones. Most of my phones were not water tight/resistant because they were older Nokias, had a replaced battery or are Fairphones.

Right?! Electronics would straight rust, quickly. Remember having to take your watch off to wash your hands? Now I have a collection of Casios and would be shocked if any so much as got foggy. LOL, now you can pull the battery and put your motherboard in the dish washer.