Are iPhones resistant to sea water?

Hello~ Then you have been lucky. I have too much valuable information on my “iPhone” to expose it to any liquid in the way that you have. It is an iPhone not an underwater camera…period and it is not supposed to be used as one. My advice to others coming into this thread… Just don’t attempt using your iPhone as an underwater camera Period.

~Katana-San~

ManPerson1 wrote:

Alright why does it say it can last for thirty minutes what does that mean can it operate for 30 minutes or can only sit there dead on the seafloor

You’ll want to acquire an underwater housing sized for your iPhone; buy or rent, as available.

Yes it’s your call if you want to take an iPhone 12 pro max snorkelling in the ocean, I don’t mind go for it. All I can say is IP68 is testing in fresh water under lab conditions which in practical terms means accidental splash in fresh water, and that the warranty doesn’t cover for water damage and salty water corrosion. But feel free to let us know when you’re back

Hello ~ Click on below and review…

About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support*

*What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?

1. If a liquid other than water splashes on your iPhone, rinse the affected area with tap water.
2. Wipe your iPhone off with a soft, lint-free cloth — for example, a lens cloth.

Make sure that your iPhone is dry before opening the SIM tray.

To dry your iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning or USB-C connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. Placing your iPhone in front of a fan blowing cool air directly into the Lightning or USB-C connector might help the drying process.

Don't dry your iPhone using an external heat source or insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or a paper towel, into the Lightning or USB-C connector.

Your iPhone can warn you if there's liquid in the Lightning or USB-C connector when you connect a cable or an accessory to your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or later. Learn what to do if you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone.

You more than likely need to have it checked out…

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

~Katana-San~

Yes sure I've never thought that, you know the chats are strange you can get things wrong easily :) the iPhone 12 Pro Max is rated same as the iPhone 15 pro max (Rated IP68 maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes under IEC standard 60529)

Well, i have taken my phone many times in pool and other water bodies, not salty though and after getting water out of speakers, it was in new condition, mine was 14 pro. So i wont say it is only for splash or spill. I have take many underwater pictures but not in depth though. Salt water could cause erosion of protective layer.

Old wives' tale. Putting your phone in rice is one of the worst things that you could possibly do if the phone gets wet.

Tiny rice particles get into the ports and openings of the phone and expand, clogging things up.

You have been given the answer, no one is going to do testing for you. This conversation should be over.