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Waterproofing. It really is that simple. The math would never work out trading that for easy replaceability. And every average user can get a shop to replace th
by Schiendelman 2y ago
Waterproofing. It really is that simple. The math would never work out trading that for easy replaceability. And every average user can get a shop to replace their battery.
- shiroiushi 2y agoThe old Samsung Galaxy S5 was waterproof and had a user-replaceable battery, so your argument doesn't hold water.
- Gigachad 2y agoWaterproofing isn't a yes/no feature. Modern phones are way more waterproof and dust resistant than the S5. The plastic back on the S5 would quickly develop cracks that would let water in.
- shiroiushi 2y agoSure, it wasn't perfect, but it showed that it can be done, and it's not particularly difficult either. An improved design could have a metal back panel instead of plastic, it could use screws instead of plastic snaps, etc. (And with most people using cases, who cares about visible screws?)
- qup 2y agoIf it's waterproof and you get the water on the inside, it should in fact hold water
- Schiendelman 2y agoIt was really not waterproof. It was IP67, which is far from the IP68 almost all phones have today. https://phandroid.com/2014/04/21/galaxy-s5-ip67-meaning/ https://phandroid.com/2014/04/21/galaxy-s5-ip67-meaning/
- tomcam 2y agoI thought waterproofing came late to iPhones, like version 7 or 8. What would the reason be before that given environmentalism as a strong motivator?
- dwaite 2y agoGetting a professional who will properly dispose of a battery is more environmentally conscious, and supports the local economy?