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[–] jlh@lemmy.jlh.name 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

IP68 didn't exist when the galaxy S5 came out. The fairphone has a replaceable screen and is made by a tiny company that doesn't have the budget for full waterproof testing. Often phones will have waterproofing but will not spend the money for the expensive testing for certification, see: Fairphone 4, pocophone, etc.

[–] 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Well then I like my phones a little bit more expensive then since they're certified. Gives me peace of mind.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

I mean, it still ultimately means nothing if it's not covered by warranty.

The Sony Xperia phones back in the day were literally advertised as being able to "live underwater"; was there any guarantee that it wouldn't just die in a light shower? lol no

[–] BigBrainBrett2517@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

I like how you keep getting down voted even though you have made it clear that it's your own personal choice/bias and acknowledge it's not for everyone.

I agree both options would be good 👍