A Guide To Understanding the IP Rating System

A Guide To Understanding the IP Rating System

International Protection popularly known as IP rating is an international standard that describes the degree of protection against the ingress of solid and liquid foreign substances.

International Protection popularly known as IP rating is an international standard that describes the degree of protection against the ingress of solid and liquid foreign substances.

IP Ratings are denoted with the letters IP and then followed by two numbers. The first number refers to the level of protection against solids (dust, finger, hands, etc.) and the second number refers to protection from moisture (submersion in water, pressurized water). 

For example, a product that comes with an IP68 rating has level 6 protection from solid ingress and level 8 moisture protection. Some ratings will have X in them e.g., IPX6 which means it has no protection.  Understanding the IP Rating System | Doogee blog

The table is an easy guide to understanding the IP rating system with regard to the IEC 60529 standard.


First Number

Second Number 

0 or X

No protection 

0 or X

No protection 

1

diameter ≥ 50mm

1

Vertical dripping water

2

diameter ≥ 12.5mm

2

Dripping water when tilted at 15°

3

diameter ≥ 2.5mm

3

Spraying water (e.g. rain)

4

diameter ≥ 1mm

4

Splashing of water

5

Dust protected

4K

Splashed water under pressure

6

Dust tight

5

Water jets

6

Powerful water jets

6K

Powerful water jets under pressure

7

Temporary immersion

8

Prolonged immersion

9K

Powerful high-temperature water jets


In other to be considered rugged, a phone has to satisfy the IP68 and IP69K rating requirements. That is why Doogee thoroughly tests its phones to ensure they are properly sealed. So far in 2022, the company has already released Doogee V20, S98, S98 Pro, S61 Pro, S51, and many more. All these models were engineered for the roughest terrains and won't disappoint.

Understanding the IP Rating System | Doogee blog

The latest model is the Doogee S96 GT which is currently available for purchase on Doogeemall and AliExpress. It comes with a 64MP main camera, 20MP night vision camera, MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, a 6350mAh battery with 24W fast charging, 8+256GB memory, and many more. Visit the official S96 GT webpage to learn more and place an order.