OnePlus has been on a good run with its recent phones. The OnePlus 12 has received solid reviews across the board. However, one of the main drawbacks was a below-average IP65 water resistance rating. This is a big drawback compared to the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.
A new leak suggests that OnePlus is significantly changing the OnePlus 13. The leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggested that OnePlus could offer an IP68 or IP69 rating on its next smartphone. If it does the latter, it would actually put it ahead of competitors like Samsung, which provides an IP68 rating on its flagship devices.
The IP69 rating (specifically the 9, as the 6 represents dust) means the phone is certified to survive high-pressure and high-temperature water jets. It also offers the same water resistance as phones with IP68 for their ingress protection rating, blocking the device from continuous water immersion.
Looking at the IP rating chart, an IP69 rating is actually the highest currently offered. The best another phone maker could do is tie OnePlus. However, it's worth noting that this is just a leak, and there's been no official confirmation from OnePlus that the company plans to offer higher IP ratings. However, we expect some increase with the company lagging behind other brands.
To keep up on all the latest news and rumors, be sure to check out our OnePlus 13 hub.
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