Samsung Z Fold, Z Flip 3 Could Finally Feature an IP Rating

It has been well known for quite some time that Samsung has been working on the next version of its foldables, the Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3, to cater to consumers of the Fold and Flip series of foldable devices from the Korean giant.

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It seems that the upcoming foldable could be the best of the rest when it comes to protection, since, as per Max Weinbach, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will supposedly be the company’s first foldables to come with a dedicated water resistance rating, which will be quite monumental for foldables going forward.

This information was revealed whilst Max was answering a tweet, wherein he suggested that both handsets would support an IPX8 rating, which would bring the devices closer to Samsung’s flagships, with this tweet being in line with a rumour along the same lines that spread back in April.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 to Feature IPX8 Rating!

For those of you wondering, the rating means that the 8 number of the IPX8 rating would be capable of withstanding continuous immersion underwater. This usually refers to a depth of 1.5 meters and a maximum time period of 30 minutes, but, there are no clear numbers for the depth and duration.

Do note that the foldables will still lack complete protection, as the X in the rating suggests that they have not been tested against dust particles, a con that plagued the original Samsung Galaxy Fold.