Furthermore, Jun also remarked that waterproof phones create a false sense of security, as any damage phones receive could compromise the water proofing:
According to Jun during a recent press event, waterproofing his company’s phones has the potential to backfire, since any damage phones receive could compromise the water protection they have. Even when the damage is not nearly as significant as a cracked screen or broken camera module, that protection could fade.Via: DigitalTrends