Samsung sold 3.1 million of these models in Australia, but the number of affected customers is unknown.
“Samsung Australia’s water-resistance claims promoted an important selling point for these Galaxy phones.
Samsung must also pay 200,000 Australian dollars ($140,000) to cover the cost of investigation.
The company reportedly agreed to the fines and has 30 days to pay them both.
Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
