Samsung is making quality smartphones for a long time. Samsung Galaxy s9 is a great example for that. However, everyone cannot afford such expensive flagships so Samsung is also investing in budget devices as well. Their latest device in budget price segment is Samsung Galaxy On6 which is a great device with infinity display. It is going to launch in July 2018 and is creating a lot of hype among Samsung fans. So let’s check whether Samsung Galaxy On6 is waterproof or not.
Being waterproof is an important aspect of today’s smartphones. A lot of users buy a waterproof smartphone because they do not want to take risk f water damage. Well, this is the same case with potential Samsung Galaxy On6 buyers, they want to know whether the device is waterproof or not. So let us begin with our Samsung Galaxy On6 waterproof test.
Our Samsung galaxy on6 waterproof test will prove whether the device is waterproof or not. Although the device does not have official IP68 ratings but still, we need to perform a waterproof test in order to know for sure. One thing we do know that the device has an oleophobic coating over its body, this makes it splash proof to some extent.
Samsung Galaxy On6 Splash Proof Test
When we bombard few water droplets on galaxy On6, it resists them thanks to its oleophobic coating. Water does not stay on screen or on its body; it quickly falls away. However, a user can not operate the device as it does not register any touch inputs. Although everything works fine after cleaning the device with a microfiber cloth.
Samsung Galaxy On6 Rainwater test
In this test, we are going to suspend the device in artificial rain environment. Later one we will see if the device is ideal to use in rainy conditions or showering conditions. After testing Samsung Galaxy On6 in artificial rain condition, it is observed that the device flickers a lot. it also triggers a lot of random apps which makes the device not usable under rainy conditions. However, no serious damage was observed.
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Samsung Galaxy On6 Washing Test
In this test, we are going to wash the device with running tap water for 1 minute and check whether it survives
I/O Ports Water Test
In this test, we try to check whether the water will go inside the device or not. Most smartphones come with a waterproof coating over their I/O ports
Samsung Galaxy On6 Water Immersion Test
When Samsung Galaxy On6 is immersed in water, water starts to go inside of the device. This ultimately damages the screen of the device and also results in a malfunctioning device. Galaxy On6 has failed our water immersion test.
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Samsung Galaxy On6 WaterProof test final outcome