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Desewa08:
realme C75x is legit! Mine survived a kitchen sink fall... no issues. But I still won’t test it twice

Trusted durability while others struggle with scratches early

Desewa08:
IP69 on a midrange phone like realme C75? That’s actually solid!

It’s a budget phone not a midrange o

Mobyle:
Realme is giving flagship water protection in budget class now

I like that realme avoids flashy specs for lasting value

Like the C75 with ip69 ratings, its totally proof

Khay2:
Let’s talk about something that still confuses a lot of people—the difference between water-resistant and waterproof phones.

I’ve seen so many people treat their phones like they’re waterproof just because it says “IP68” or “IP69” on the spec sheet. But honestly, there’s a big difference.

Here’s a quick breakdown:
🔹 Water-resistant = Can handle light splashes, rain, or short accidental drops in water.
🔹 Waterproof = Can survive full submersion, but no phone is truly waterproof forever.

I recently came across the realme brand, particularly the realmeC75, and from what I’ve read, it has an IP69 rating, which is impressive, especially for a midrange phone. I haven’t used it personally, but I’ve seen people say it holds up well around water and dust. Still, I don’t think I’d be brave enough to test any phone in a swimming pool, even if it’s rated that high 😂

Sometimes brands advertise water protection, but people forget it’s more for accidental stuff—like rain, handwashing splashes, or sweaty pockets—not deep diving or recording underwater TikToks 😅


So I’m curious:
🔸 Have you ever mistakenly treated your phone like it was waterproof?
🔸 Do you check for IP ratings when buying a new device?
🔸 And if anyone here has actually used the realme C75, how water-resistant is it in real-life use?


Personally, I think water resistance is great for peace of mind, especially in a country like Nigeria where dust, rain, and “accidents” are a regular part of life.

Let’s clear up the confusion, what do YOU think the difference is between water-resistant and waterproof?

💡 I’ll also drop a short IP rating explanation in the comments for anyone who wants to understand the numbers better.

Probably the duration time and efficiency

StellaGirlie:
Is IP69 the highest rating for waterproof phones? And how does that compare to IP67 or IP68?

Water resistance means, it can survive splash of water depending on the rating, if you are using IP54/IP64 it can't survive water at all, but all phone with IP69 can survive water no matter if you dip it in water or not.

It could also mean, you can dip in water and can not dip in water. It's simple. It's better to get a phone with IP69 rating. Not all accidents can be prevented.

Thanks for sharing. This was well explained. Many can't differential. I see a lot putting phones with IP64 into water

Thank you for this thread. Because I see people who are confused arguing everytime on the comments section of phone brands said to be water resistant.

Samajogs:
Do you want to use the phone forever or won't it be changed... Unnecessary attention

it's common knowledge
For what ever time you decide to use it phone, you're not going to have issues. That's the point

doointernationa:
Thanks for sharing. This was well explained. Many can't differential. I see a lot putting phones with IP64 into water

I believe that even tho phones with IP69 that can be submerged in water and still work fine doesn't mean you should dump it in any body of water you see

Dimmah:
I like that realme avoids flashy specs for lasting value

They're intentional about us getting value for money

tkb01:
I wouldn't count much about deep dives, to the best of my knowledge most devices doesn't do well with the pressure of anything below 30m, so yeah it would pull off stunts in shallow water but anything more than that is in doubt.

okay okay. Thanks for this explanation

Realme marketers on the beat 😂