Guide to IP Rating Standards: Introductory Guide and Website
Understand the difference in the IP ratings displayed on the OPPO mobile phones introductory guide box and the rating indicated on the official OPPO website, as well as the image materials. This guide helps you differentiate these ratings in accordance with the Commission Regulation (EU) 2023 1669 of the European Union. For further details, keep reading below.
Problem Description
The introductory manual included in the mobile phone's color box specifies only IP68, whereas the official OPPO website and visual materials confirm IP69.
The Different IP Ratings: Introductory Guide & Official Website
According to the Commission Regulation (EU) 2023 1669 of the European Union, starting June 20, 2025, all mobile phones available for sale must display the dust and waterproof protection levels on energy labels. The highest optional waterproof rating permitted is IP68 as outlined in the regulations.
Models involved
OPPO A5 Pro
OPPO Reno13 F 5G
OPPO Reno13 FS 5G
OPPO Reno13 5G
OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G
These models have undergone testing in controlled laboratory settings, and they meet IP69 and IP68 levels as per IEC standard 60529 (international). IP68 and IP69 relate to various waterproof scenarios.
The '6' in IP68/IP69 means the dustproof rating, while the '8' and '9' indicate the waterproof ratings. IP68 and IP69 pertain to different scenarios of water exposure.
IP69: The highest standard for protection against high temperature and high-pressure water jets.
IP68: The standard for protecting a mobile phone from immersion in water.