iPhone 14 is obviously not water resistant

Being an iPhone 14 yours may not be brand new and water resistance fades with time.

Read about splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later in this support article --> About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support

"Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear."

Water resistant ≠ waterproof.

Water resistance is tested under controlled laboratory conditions. You should NEVER submerge any device, whether it's a phone, watch, or anything else that is rated to anything less than 50 Meters.

This guide is geared towards watches, but applies equally well to electronics like phones.

https://www.watchresearcher.com/watch-water-resistance/#1-what-does-it-actually-mean-

Resistance can also be affected by other factors. for example, slowly lowering a device into 3m of water may be resistant, but if you drop it from 2 m into water the dynamic pressure may exceed the static equivalent of 3m,

I did not blame or criticize anyone. I simply stated facts.

Based on what I can see, no one in this thread has done so.

The tests are done according to specific conditions that may or may not reflect real world usage or actual conditions. The link below explains testing the device must pass to be certified IP68.

IP68

https://keystonecompliance.com/ip-68-testing/

If the tests do not approximate the real world they should not be used for advertising or guarantees. It seems to me the situation described is Exactly why water resistance is developed and advertised, and Guaranteed. I bet Apple would replace it on a brand new phone. Age of the phone is a more appropriate topic. Knowledge is good, but quibbling over research details implies Apple was deceptive.

I had a phone with unsolvable issues and Apple replaced it. After we tried everything else that was just the next step. Apple said so, and Apple paid the shipping. Magic!

I feel for you, but the iphone 14 was not a new phone. Maybe you should take or send it in so they can examine it for future improvements. If you do, thanks for helping us all benefit from your tragedy :)

How can a consumer compare brand X to brand Y if there aren’t standardized tests? There are multiple YouTube videos of influencers testing a new iPhone for 30 minutes or longer in ~6m of water. Here’s one,

https://youtu.be/ngRQKfyd-0o?si=3l02RX6GKViWHsRF

Apple specifically states in their advertisement that water resistance is not warrantied.

Apple sees thousands and thousands of water exposed iPhones. They know exactly how to make them waterproof, eliminate ports. Start with removing SIM slots, charging port, volume buttons, side button and action button. Replace with Haptic Touch buttons, wireless charging, Air Drop, etc. But consumers continually reject those advancements.

The bottom line is water and electronics don’t mix and if they accidentally mix, expect the worst and you won’t be disappointed.

Blaming/criticizing, even if implied or ‘politely done’ is not helpful. Maybe the phone got dropped sometime. I’d think even a tiny, maybe invisible bend would affect a water seal. My phone has had some knocks, but I’m not willing to chance dunking it to do a comparison test for you. Now, for a brand new device, that would be a horse of a different color, and should be guaranteed.

Their claims are not false.