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The Nothing Phone (2) have a rating of IP54. I can summarize the implied arguments regarding water resistance based on the context from the previous comments:

• "IP68 is a gimmick," therefore I shouldn't worry about purchasing this device even when it's not IP68 rated
• "IP68 is a gimmick," therefore all the other manufactures that labeled their devices with such rating are misleading the consumers.
• "IP68 is a gimmick" is a potential bias. The IP54 rating was implemented to Nothing Phone (2), and therefore, Nothing Phone (2) has "real" IP54 rating, but other brands have false ratings.

What if Nothing would implement an IP68 to their future handsets? Does it mean that this rating is legitimate but considered a gimmick when applied to other brands?

Clarifications: the summary is based on previous conversations and doesn't reflect actual facts. A human has written it; no AI was involved.

    Trt, 18 Jan 2024Then explain how xiaomi 13t have lense fogging and yet its ... moreCertainly. While Xiaomi's poor manufacturing process and quality assurance could be the reason, Xiaomi explained it themselves that IP68's protection level is limited. Navigate under 13T's product page > footnotes > "IP68"

    "IP68 Disclaimer:
    *The device has been tested and certified to be resistant to splash, water, and dust in the presence of specific laboratory conditions with the classification IP68 ingress protection based on IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013.
    Please be noted that the test conditions of water resistance include: submersion in static freshwater up to a depth of 1.5 meters, up to 30 minutes, with a temperature delta between the water and product being 5K or less. Such water resistance features only pertain to specific conditions tested in a laboratory environment, which do not correspond to the normal conditions of use by consumers.

    Not advised for beach or pool use.

    Ingress protection might deteriorate from daily wear and tear, physical damage and/or disassembly needed in case of repair. "

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      • Trt
      • d%{
      • 18 Jan 2024

      Bionic Chip, 16 Jan 2024But not as gimmicky as glyphs. My lenses and camera bodi... moreThen explain how xiaomi 13t have lense fogging and yet its ip68? My first smartphone was Samsung s2 and till now never had ip rated phone and never had problem with that.

        justasmile, 16 Jan 2024Photos are quite okay, I have it. And IP68 is a gimmick. Bu... more📷 I agree. I checked the photos on a larger screen and they are awesome. Definitely worth the price and wait. I can't delete my previous comment, though. If the rumored Phone (2a) will come out at a good price even without an IP rating, I'd pick that one solely because of the clean Android OS that looks like an Android OS. I'm getting tired of looking at varying interpretations of Android 14 from Xiaomi and others.

          Bionic Chip, 16 Jan 2024But not as gimmicky as glyphs. My lenses and camera bodi... moreWell, okay. Good luck with the chipset.

            justasmile, 16 Jan 2024As I said, IP68 is a gimmick.But not as gimmicky as glyphs.

            My lenses and camera bodies have gaskets in them and are weather sealed and resistant to dust and moisture. My lenses without this weather sealing developed molds inside them, which costs me money for parts replacement and shipping. IP rating is simply a standard or a system that defines the level of resistance against water or dust and so on.

            It's up to the manufacturers on how they would implement it. Therefore some brands might do a terrible job and others could be more successful.

            Devices with IP-ratings (or whatever it is) and weather-sealing incorporated in the "hardware" are existing, not only in phones. In a broader sense, they're not a gimmick when done right. Rubber gaskets are placed between the gaps of a hardware where water might seep into, no matter what device that is, is an advantage over no protection at all.

              Bionic Chip, 16 Jan 2024I've added this to my wishlist but end up leaving the ... moreAs I said, IP68 is a gimmick.

                justasmile, 16 Jan 2024Photos are quite okay, I have it. And IP68 is a gimmick. Bu... moreI've added this to my wishlist but end up leaving the Pixel 7 on my list. This phone is too gimmicky although the glyph can be a useful way for the phone to communicate to its users while faced down, their research budget should have been allocated to better weather sealing (ruggedness and hardware longevity) and AI enhancements and features that are currently exclusive to Pixel devices.

                  Bionic Chip, 11 Jan 2024They nailed the OS implementation, but the lack of an IP-68... morePhotos are quite okay, I have it. And IP68 is a gimmick. But yeah, could've been cheaper.

                    For $700 we don't get an IP-68 protection that we get from $350 devices from lots of years ago; we don't get wireless charge as well as Victus that we get from $400 phones from a few years back, and the latest chipset from Snapdragon.
                    Also, the placement of the front-facing camera follows the norm now, as opposed to Phone 1, which is irritating. To fit the brand, the camera should be hidden under the display like there's nothing there, which is all screen.
                    Branding is pretentious as well. Well, it follows the norm.

                      They nailed the OS implementation, but the lack of an IP-68 rating and real-life quality photos day and night are disappointing.

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                        • Aravind
                        • Hxf
                        • 09 Jan 2024

                        Very Good phone,

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 08 Jan 2024

                          I've had this NP2 for a week now and updated to the current OS 2.5.1A.
                          It's a well balanced device for my purposes and I got this with a new contract with unlimited data for less then I was payment EE for unlimited data per month.
                          I went with the grey 256GB the only thing I don't like as far as when I connect a USBC adapter with micro usb memory card I have to keep going into settings to activate OTG. While all my other Android device when using the same USBC adapter and memory card it loads automatically. The other this is the default weather widget needs access to Location fully to give weather detail.
                          As for the phones radio device the 4G & 5G are much stronger and stable then my Samsung devices and download are very fast compared to the same sim card used in this phone and then put in the Samsung devices.
                          The light's on the back not for me, I just wanted a near standard Android OS and a cheap contact which I got now.
                          It's a very lightweight device and plus the screen is great, I've read some people have had audio issues like audio is low on calls, and or music on ear piece, loudspeaker or even Bluetooth earphones.
                          As for the Google default apps I went with, gallery, file manager, and media players of my own choice.
                          Restricted most of Google default permissions and apps that I don't use.
                          Very happy with my choice with the NP2.

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                            • Emre
                            • fm6
                            • 08 Jan 2024

                            Great phone! Amazing battery life, incredible performance and very good cameras. Nothing done wrong here!

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                              • Mike
                              • Yij
                              • 03 Jan 2024

                              I wish they stopped making models with one ridiculous large size.

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                                • Rn user
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                                • 30 Dec 2023

                                ARGONAUT, 26 Dec 2023Theres NOTHING we can do......... I now have 5 phones 1.... moreSo which is better

                                  Rioz, 19 Dec 2023I'm on O2 in UK and not had update yet for 2.5 OS14...... morenext time look for unlocked devices without carrier because it takes longer to get the same update, it's up to them when they decide to push the updates

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                                    • Leonardo
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                                    • 26 Dec 2023

                                    I thought that it would be priced at a mid-range price with flagship specifications, apparently there is no difference.

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                                      • ARGONAUT
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                                      • 26 Dec 2023

                                      Theres NOTHING we can do.........
                                      I now have 5 phones
                                      1. Iphone 15
                                      2. Iphone XR
                                      3. Samsung Note plus 20
                                      4. Xiaomi Redmi note 12
                                      And lastly nothing phone 2a

                                      I used this to trade in Binance...

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                                        • rKr
                                        • 25 Dec 2023

                                        BMHater12, 17 Dec 2023So 2.5 on the Phone 1 will come after New Year? go my update today

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