IP ratings measure water and dust resistance, but what do the numbers mean, and how do they apply to real-world scenarios?

These days you'll be happy to be seen with a waterproof phone in public, offering protection from the rain, accidental dips in the pool and more. Anything with an IP67 or IP68 rating means the ...

During the late 2000s, the expectation that a mobile phone would be waterproof was unique to Japan. In most other countries, waterproofing wasn't a standard feature. In Japan, however, the high ...

With that in mind, the Nokia XR20 remains the best rugged Android phone for most people. Boasting IP68 certification and MIL-STD-810 rating, and even a dedicated emergency button for when you need it.

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