IP stands for "Ingress Protection," a global standard. This rating defines that a smartphone is protected from dust and liquid spills or water submersion (up to a certain level). This rating is ...

A phone with an ingress protection (IP) rating relates to its resistance against both dust and water. The rating begins with the letters "IP" and ends with either two numbers or a single number and an ...

Not long ago, a single IP rating was the norm for smartphones. It meant your phone could take a splash, survive in a dusty environment, and maybe even handle a quick dip in the pool. But lately, phone ...