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Waterproofing isn't as obvious as it seems, though. The previous iterations of Samsung S series that were not waterproof included an amazing array of environmen
by cryptoz 11y ago
Waterproofing isn't as obvious as it seems, though. The previous iterations of Samsung S series that were not waterproof included an amazing array of environmental sensors that they can't seem to add and also have waterproofing. The Galaxy S4 had a hygrometer and a thermometer, which are absolutely awesome and represent a really amazing trend of smartphones and environmental sensing. They removed those sensors for the S5 to be waterproof, and I'm sad to see that continues with the new phones still.
At least they are still able to include a barometer, though! That's awesome.
- AndrewKemendo 11y agoI mean this is just about tradeoffs. I'll happily trade a hygrometer and thermometer for being waterproof. The former gives me marginally more information about my environment is some kind of specific niche cases - the latter prevents me from needing to buy a new phone and also allowing me to not worry about it around water. No brainer.