Hands-on: the new foldable that finally survives a Singapore downpour
With an IP69 rating and a brighter outdoor display, the latest foldable is the most travel-friendly one we've tested in the tropics.
With an IP69 rating and a noticeably brighter outdoor display, the latest foldable is the most travel-friendly one we've tested in the tropics.
Singapore's weather is unforgiving on electronics. We took the device through two weeks of commuting, a drizzle along Orchard Road, and a humid gym session to see if it holds up.
What stood out
- IP69 ingress protection — survives high-pressure sprays
- 2,600 nits peak brightness, readable under direct sun
- Lighter hinge, noticeably less crease after a month
The trade-offs
Battery life is merely average, and the charger is sold separately. But for a device you'll actually use outdoors, those are easy compromises.
“Finally a foldable that doesn't panic when it rains,” one tester noted.
