Refurbished iPhones from Apple are fully certified, meaning they are inspected and should be in factory condition when sold with a new display, battery, and outer aluminum casing. Apple’s refurbished devices, mainly iPhones, perform almost the same as brand-new ones. Thus, it means Apple’s refurbished iPhones, like brand-new ones, have water resistance features. Therefore, let’s walk through Apple’s iPhone’s water resistance and see which refurbished iPhones are water resistant and their ratings.  

Water Resistance of the iPhone 7 and Later Models 

All Apple phones after iPhone 7 and later models like iPhone 13 (mini, Pro, and Pro Max), iPhone 12 (mini, Pro, and Pro Max), iPhone SE, iPhone 11 (Pro and Pro Max), iPhone XS, and XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are water resistant. It means if you have refurbished iPhone 7 and later models, for example, a refurbished iPhone 12 from Apple, they are water-resistant. 

iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models can resist water with a maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes), iPhone 11, XS, and XS (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes), and the rest of the iPhones resist water with a maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes. 

Splash, water, and dust resistance are not always present and may deteriorate with time and regular use. The warranty does not cover liquid damage, but you may still be entitled to compensation under consumer law.

Accidental spills from common liquids like soda, beer, coffee, tea, and juice won’t harm the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. If your iPhone gets spilled, wipe it off and dry it after rinsing the area with tap water.

What Should I Do If My iPhone Gets Wet?

Let’s imagine you have a refurbished iPhone 12, and you suddenly spilled coffee on it, so now you should do the following steps to keep your phone safe:

1. Rinse the affected area of your iPhone with tap water if any liquid other than water spills on it.
2. Use a soft, lint-free cloth, such as a lens cloth, to clean your iPhone. Before removing the SIM tray, make sure your iPhone is dry.

With the Lightning connector facing down, tap your iPhone gently against your hand to remove any excess moisture. Place your iPhone in a dry location with air circulation. To speed up the drying process, position your iPhone before a fan blowing cool air straight into the Lightning connector.

Avoid using an external heat source to dry your iPhone or sticking something strange, like a cotton swab or a paper towel, into the Lightning connector.

When you connect a Lightning cable or accessory to your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or a later model, your iPhone can alert you if a liquid is in the Lightning port.

Can I Charge My iPhone Even If It Gets Wet?

Unplug all the cables from your iPhone if it has met any liquid, and wait to charge it until it is scorched. Using accessories or charging your iPhone while it’s wet could cause damage. Before using a Lightning cable to charge or connect a Lightning accessory, give yourself at least 5 hours.

Wipe off your iPhone with a soft, lint-free cloth, such as a lens cloth, to prepare it for wireless charging. Before placing your iPhone on a compatible wireless charging mat, make sure it is dry.

What Should I Do If My iPhone’s Speaker Is Muffled After Getting Wet?

Check to see if there is water in the speaker or microphone: Check if water drips out of your iPhone by placing its speaker side down on a lint-free cloth. Until the water in the port completely evaporates, speaker or microphone performance may suffer. Apply the previous instructions to dry your iPhone.

Avoid These To Prevent Liquid Damage:

• Swimming or bathing while using your iPhone
• Expose your iPhone to pressurized or high-velocity water, such as showering, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, etc.
• In a sauna or steam room, use your iPhone.
• Submerging your iPhone in water on purpose
• Using your iPhone in temperatures outside of the recommended ranges or in extremely humid conditions
• Dropping your iPhone or exposing it to other forces
• Taking apart your iPhone, including removing screws

Final Thoughts 

According to Apple, refurbished devices, mainly iPhones, perform almost like new ones. Therefore, Apple’s refurbished iPhones, like new ones, are water resistant. So, this article helped you to go over Apple’s iPhone water resistance and see which iPhones are resistant to water and in what are the maximum meters and how long.