Is the Nothing Phone 1 waterproof? What its IP53 rating really means

Posted 2022-07-21, Digital Trends Headlines photo photo

The Nothing Phone 1 has a strong specification sheet, particularly for its price, but does that include waterproofing or water resistance? After all, durability is very important, and many of Nothing’s competitor phones have IP ratings, making them safe to use in the rain or even if you drop the phone in water. The good... read full story

"up to one meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes."

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