Galaxy S20 FE Water Resistance How Protected Is Samsungs Fan Edition Phone

Galaxy S20 FE Water Resistance: How Protected Is Samsung’s Fan Edition Phone?

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What you need to know about the Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE’s water and dust resistance, as well as tips for times when water encounters are likely.

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Galaxy S20 FE Water Resistance How Protected Is Samsungs Fan Edition Phone

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE has water resistance, but how good is that protection? When traveling or even during daily usage, exposure to water is a real possibility. There are even times when placing a smartphone in water deliberately may be appealing, as underwater photos can be unique and mesmerizing. However, understanding the water resistance of the Galaxy S20 FE is important to ensure no unfortunate events happen.

Samsung’s fan edition is made for those that know and love the Galaxy S20, but are looking for a better price, perhaps as a gift for a friend or loved one, or maybe for themselves. Whatever the reason, this is a fantastic phone, offering 5G, three rear cameras (including ultra-wide and telephoto), and a large 6.5-inch OLED screen. Internals are premium as well with a super fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There are even six colors to choose from. Given the much lower price ($300 less than the original S20), there aren’t many limited features. However, build quality is an area that shoppers should take notice of. For example, the Galaxy S20 FE has a plastic back instead of metal.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has an IP rating of 68. This means it can withstand being submerged in water up to a depth of one and a half meters, for a maximum of thirty minutes. The IP testing is done in ideal conditions, meaning the device isn’t shaken around or dropped into the water. The testers do not swim or dive with the Galaxy S20 FE, so attempting that would not be recommended. Water is not sprayed at the phone with force either. The main takeaway here is the Galaxy S20 FE has water resistance, but it is not waterproof.

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IP Ratings Deciphered

An IP rating, an international standard, is a common way to measure the ability of the device to keep foreign materials from penetrating inside. The first digit, in this case a 6, rates the dust resistance and indicates that no dust can enter the phone whatsoever. The second digit, the 8, measures water resistance. Note that the IP68 rating should include a water depth measurement, which can vary for each device. For Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE, the allowable depth is 1.5 meters, which is the equivalent of 5 feet. This is one of the reasons diving with this phone would be dangerous. The initial plunge will likely exceed the recommended depth. With an accidental drop into the sink or aquarium, the depth should not be as much of a problem. The same rating is given for the original Galaxy S20, so this is not a limitation of the fan edition and IP68 is, in fact, very good.

Note that chlorinated water, such as what’s found in a swimming pool, is hard on electronics. Also, salt water is not a good idea and can increase the chance of corroding metal connectors. Samsung warns users to keep the Galaxy S20 FE out of water that has salt or chemicals. The IP rating is a test with clean water. If the phone is exposed to any liquid other than clean water, it should be rinsed with fresh water as soon as possible to remove any residue. A final note about water resistance, this doesn’t mean that water and dust cannot enter any of the components of the smartphone. For example, speakers often take some time to dry out fully and can affect sound volume and quality. For those that want to explore underwater photography, these warnings don’t preclude that fun. It simply means a waterproof case or bag would be needed to ensure full protection. The Galaxy S20 FE is a great phone and it’s nice that Samsung built the fan edition with a solid IP rating to protect owners from a loss, due to water exposure.

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Link Source : https://screenrant.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-water-resistance-protection-explained/

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