My iphone-13-mini went through the wash. It still works fine. Why?

[midnightdeirdre]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this in. But as I said in the title, to my shock I found my iPhone 13 mini in the washer with my bed sheets and clothes. I thought for sure I was going to have to go to the store tomorrow and replace it.

I decided to try and see if it works---and it does! Works perfectly fine! 😯 Naturally I'm relieved, but also perplexed for obvious reasons.

Are there any Apple workers on this site who can tell me how the iphone is programmed to withstand this kind of an accident? Has anyone else have this happen?

Thanks!

[MsAin1st]

They are water resistant so maybe that’s why… but Google how to properly dry it out. You use need desiccant or even rice. 

[Seraphim]

They were made water resistant. 

[Batya33]

I would think that an Apple employee would not want to risk posting specific input about your phone - why not call the Apple store and ask?  I've had to call about Iphone issues and I ended up with mine having to come in but they were very helpful and pleasant.

[Seraphim]

Look up YouTube videos about IPhone 13 and water resistance .