I want a Submersible iPhone 7 Case

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Datawiz
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29 Dec 2018 8:10pm
Hi all,
Now that I've got a new iPhone 7 (because I lost my iPhone 6 overboard in its waterproof case & it's probably floating still), I'm looking for an new submersible case/bag/container - any ideas?
regards to all ,
allan
Andrew68
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29 Dec 2018 9:11pm
Try LifeProof.
Dexport
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30 Dec 2018 1:26am
As far as I know the iPhone 7 is waterproof. I have the 7+ and it is but only down a few meters. Handy if its in your pocket and gets splashed though.
Datawiz
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30 Dec 2018 8:08am
Dexport said..
As far as I know the iPhone 7 is waterproof. I have the 7+ and it is but only down a few meters. Handy if its in your pocket and gets splashed though.


Hi Dexport,
thanks for the feedback - some research turned up the following:
From:
everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/iphone-faq/differences-between-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-models.html (excellent site for iPad/iPhone/iPod/ etc info)

"Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models use all aluminum cases with softly rounded sides and are splash, water, and dust-resistant (IP67), but they are not water-proof"

Some iPhone cases claimed to be waterproof are specified as 30mtr/100ft, but they all seem to use the same sealing system which look like it would be compromised by a single grain of sand in the wrong place.
Some reviews of these types reported failure of the seal and flooding, so I'm a bit wary.
regards,
allan
Wander66
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30 Dec 2018 8:04am
www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/micro/1040

I use the Pelican 1040 to transport my phone, it's big enough for 2 phones. Haven't dropped it in the water but with that volume of air it would float.

Travlinon
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30 Dec 2018 7:23am
On the apple website for the iPhone 7 they say:

Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

I have had my iPhone 7 for over 18 months and have used it numerous times underwater for video and photos tho never deeper than half a metre. I have washed it countless times to get salt off after sailing and have had no water ingress whatsoever. (Maybe just lucky).
On other phones (iphone4) I used the life proof case which kept the phone in pristine condition - totally unmarked in 5 years of heavy use.
sirgallivant
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30 Dec 2018 5:44pm
I don't like iphones and my Android - which is waterproof IP68 - lives in a waterproof neck pouch on my neck.

It is guaranteed fool proof, one has to drown himself to loose the phone!

shaggybaxter
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30 Dec 2018 4:49pm
Allan,
I've got an Armor-X which has been really good.
Datawiz
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30 Dec 2018 7:07pm
Hi all,
thanks for all the input - I'd like to get a case that's reliably submersible to at least 10m.
So far I've turned up this one.

www.catalystcase.com/collections/catalyst-case-for-iphone-7/products/catalyst-case-for-iphone-7-alpine-white?variant=30851859011#tech-specs

Cheers
fishmonkey
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30 Dec 2018 11:52pm
the Catalyst ones are good, and the wrist strap is handy. i'm using a Pelican one at the moment --- it's decent but bits of the edges of the case are prone to cracking off when you remove the case. i'll go back to Catalyst when the Pelican is stuffed.

for iPad a Lifeproof Nuud has been treating me well.
Datawiz
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3 Sep 2019 5:47pm
Datawiz said..
Hi all,
thanks for all the input - I'd like to get a case that's reliably submersible to at least 10m.
So far I've turned up this one.

www.catalystcase.com/collections/catalyst-case-for-iphone-7/products/catalyst-case-for-iphone-7-alpine-white?variant=30851859011#tech-specs

Cheers


I know this is a bit belated, but just to round off my query, I ended up getting the Catalyst case.
Turned out excellent for submersibility, dropability, etc.
I leave the phone in the case permanently, which makes it less convenient for recharging and the touch screen is less sensitive, but these are not big issues for me.
regards to all
Allan
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