Samsung’s latest foldable phones – Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 – come with IPX8 water resistant rating that can protect your expensive phone when it comes in contact with water. But don’t feel too confident about taking any of the new foldable phones inside a swimming pool or to the beach. This is because these devices have no resistance against dust. A wet tool easily attracts dust and coarse particles. Without any dust resistance, these particles can either scratch the delicate flexible display or at worst, some particles can enter the hinge mechanism of the foldable phone and cause problems.
You should totally avoid going to the beach with the new foldable phone, as there is no protection against salty water or sand particles. Another problem that you can face is sand particles sandwiched between the foldable display which can damage the display or cause problems with the hinge mechanism.
Talking about hinges, samsung Is using an advanced sweeper technology that helps in removing dust and other particles from the hinge of the device. But it is mentioned how effective it will be in removing stubborn sand particles or sticky dirt and grime that usually builds up in tropical regions of India.
Furthermore, it seems that Samsung has done its part to make the new foldable phone stronger and the cover is using Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to protect the display as well as using an Armor aluminum frame.
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