# IP rating
> An IP rating tells you how well a device resists dust and water.
Topics: Smartphones, Wearables
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: IP68, water resistance rating
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
An IP rating tells you how well a device resists dust and water. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.