Nowhere did I advocate "intentionally" submerging an iPhone15. Simply clarifying the 15s water resistance which is explicitly stated as "These models have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)" Nowhere did I recommend intentional submersion, however, nothing is wrong with citing Apple's own information that an inadvertent drop into water (in a depth of 6 meters of less, is unlikely to cause damage to a physically uncompromised iPhone 15. Not sure where you pulled this info from or how dated it is but here is a link to Apple Support's website page which specifically addresses the water resistance of every model of iPhone ever made since the 7, including the 15s. Text from Apple's web page is also pasted below in the event people do not wish to follow the hyperlink to Apple's support site:
About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support
About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later
Learn about splash, water, and dust resistance on your iPhone. And learn what to do if your iPhone gets wet accidentally.
These iPhone models are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
These models have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes):
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
These models have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes):
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
These models have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes):
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
These models have a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes):
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty, but you might have rights underconsumer law.
These models are resistant to accidental spills from common liquids, such as soda, beer, coffee, tea, and juice:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
To prevent liquid damage, avoid:
- Swimming or bathing with your iPhone
- Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on
- Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room
- Intentionally submerging your iPhone in water
- Operating your iPhone outside the suggested temperature ranges or in extremely humid conditions
- Dropping your iPhone or subjecting it to other impacts
- Disassembling your iPhone, including removing screws
Minimize exposing your iPhone to soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, and any liquids — for example, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive remover, hair dye, and solvents. If your iPhone comes into contact with any of these substances, follow the instructions toclean your iPhone.
