Samsung Aims for Truly Waterproof Smartphones
(How Samsung Plans to Make Phones Fully Waterproof)
Samsung Electronics announced ambitious plans today. The company wants to make its future smartphones completely waterproof. Current flagship Galaxy phones resist water well. They carry an IP68 rating. This means they survive submersion in fresh water. But Samsung admits it is not perfect. True waterproofing remains the goal.
Samsung engineers are tackling several key areas. Improving internal sealing is a major focus. They are developing new methods to protect sensitive electronics. Every tiny gap needs attention. This includes areas around buttons and SIM trays. Ports present another challenge. The traditional charging port is a vulnerability. Samsung might remove it altogether. Wireless charging could become the only option. Enhanced speaker protection is also critical. Sound needs to come out. Water must stay out. New materials and designs are under test.
Speaker grilles often let water inside. Samsung is rethinking this design. Microphones face similar issues. They must pick up sound without letting moisture in. The company is exploring advanced hydrophobic coatings. These coatings repel water aggressively. Testing standards will also get tougher. Future phones must endure deeper water. They must survive longer submersion times. Saltwater exposure is another target for improvement.
Samsung calls this initiative “Aqua Shield Technology”. It represents a significant engineering push. The company wants users to have zero worry about water damage. Beach trips, poolside use, or sudden rain should pose no threat. Dropping a phone in a puddle should be harmless. Samsung aims for reliability surpassing today’s best.
(How Samsung Plans to Make Phones Fully Waterproof)
Initial implementation will start with premium models. The technology will likely debut in future Galaxy S or Z series devices. Broader rollout across more product lines will follow later. Samsung expects these fully waterproof phones to launch within the next two years. Production scale-up is already underway.