Iphone 5 still working after 15min underwater?

Question

Hi folks, my ip5 got sumerged in sewer canal about 4inches deep for 15min, it was late when i found out that it fell off my pocket by accident..
My first reaction was to check if still lights up and yes it did..  BtwI had it covered with a thin transparent plastic case with top and bottom exposed.
So i quicly ran home and turned power off the iphone, and did the rice trick.. Im not a patient guy so i tried to power it on after 3hours and everything was working
Fine - screen, home button, network, wifi, vibrator motor, power and volume buttons, speakers. As of now its in the rice hole and ill try it again tommorow morning
Hopefully it works..
Now im not sure if im lucky or is the iphone really water resistant?

Answer 1

I'd leave it in the rice for maybe a week (maybe change the rice a couple of times during that, as it is not a great desiccant), or throw in some silica gel packs.  Then, knock wood, you may be lucky and it survived.  Water damage is such a variable thing that everyone's experience may be different and just subject to their luck on that day.
If you have AppleCare+ you could also use one of your accidental damage claims to get a replacement if it does not revive fully or operates but not fully or normally.
Otherwise, the out of warranty exchange is a pretty decent deal actually.  For the fee you get a factory refurbished unit, which is essentially like a new unit, and does have an actual factory new screen and battery.  Getting an out of warranty exchange unit will also re-instate your remaining warranty (if you have any) or 90days, whichever is longer.