November 30, 2019

The OnePlus 7T was introduced recently and is now available for purchase through the manufacturer’s official website. This smartphone marked a major design change, being the first of its kind to come with its horizontally oriented cameras.

Once again, the manufacturer made no reference to any type of water resistance, possibly because they decided not to perform the tests to obtain an IP ( ingress protection ) certification . However, it seems that the manufacturer made a point of ensuring that contact with water would not be a problem for OnePlus 7T.

OnePlus 7T interior reveals several water protections

During the disassembly of OnePlus 7T, YouTube channel JerryRigsEverything found that the high end arrives with several elements that should ensure its water resistance.

In essence, several (red) rubber rings are present on all smartphone entries, ensuring they are able to prevent water seepage.

This is not the first time the manufacturer has chosen not to “invest” money in the expensive endurance tests that are required to achieve IP certification. Instead, they prefer to ensure that their users continue to have access to a rugged, rugged smartphone at more competitive prices.

However, according to previous tests by JerryRigsEverything , the rear panel of the OnePlus 7T is very fragile. Most likely thanks to the large circular photographic module, the panel composed exclusively of glass eventually cracked with minimal pressure.

OnePlus 7T Specifications