Jaycemiskel
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Well, you guys can always get the V20. You can change the battery life out and don't have to worry about replacing it for a while since planned obsolescence will be difficult with that.
Well, you guys can always get the V20. You can change the battery life out and don't have to worry about replacing it for a while since planned obsolescence will be difficult with that.
Agreed I'd rather have the V20 than the G6 so disappointed with them. Non removable battery is a no goLG G6 3300 mAh non removable but wireless charging vs LG V20 3200 mAh removable battery. Which is the smarter choice?
The V20 of course. Give it 8 months and watch the battery performance go down.
LG G6 3300 mAh non removable but wireless charging vs LG V20 3200 mAh removable battery. Which is the smarter choice?
The V20 of course. Give it 8 months and watch the battery performance go down.
I'd pick newer SoC with a larger battery every day if those were the only differences. But those aren't the only differences...LG G6 3300 mAh non removable but wireless charging vs LG V20 3200 mAh removable battery. Which is the smarter choice?
The V20 of course. Give it 8 months and watch the battery performance go down.
I hate to say it, but it was inevitable since they wanted to go with water resistance.
Yes, they can do that with a removable back plate, but after seeing Fisher's Galaxy S5 Active review, maybe it might not be the best choice over a long term.
I'll miss it a ton.
Here's the problem with trying to make a removable water resistant back for consumer devices.IMHO none of the manufacturers ever really gave it any chance to develop further. A removable, water sealed case back is nothing new in other industries who have been using it for decades+. They prematurely bailed out on the idea all together, once they realized they could disguise a forced obsolescence in 18-24 months.
Here's the problem with trying to make a removable water resistant back for consumer devices.
These devices also need to be tough. However, to appeal to consumers, it can't be too bulky. So the rear covers tend to be more flimsy than those you'd find on dedicated rugged phones like a Kyocera.
The rubber gasket will do a good enough job against spills and a certain degree of immersion if the cover is perfectly sealed. However, rubber degrades over time and when the phone is dropped, there's a chance that the cover can either pop open or becomes slightly distorted.
It is possible, but manufacturers are aiming for a mainstream market, a market who's aiming for looks and durability. A rugged Kyocera is obviously not aimed towards the mainstream, so it can be seriously beefed up without issue. But on a mainstream Galaxy and whatnot, you have to make some sort of compromise.
I'm in the minority but I would gladly trade the removable battery in my v20 for wireless charging and water resistance
9mm and 11mm are quite reasonable amounts of thickness. However, anything higher and it starts to feel a little bulky for a consumer device.Do people really want thinner and thinner devices though? I question that to some degree. The Galaxy S7 variants are thicker than their various S6 predecessors. No one complained, at least not here on AC. I honestly can not recall ONE complaint about the thickening of the S7 phones. EVERYONE however raved about and loves the higher capacity battery though. So thickness can be a good thing if there are benefits that go with it, and the companies market the benefits properly.
Rubber absolutely degrades, but there are blends of silicone that are very long lasting. Come to think of it my old Xperia Z3v had silicone gaskets and plugs to keep it splash resistant.
Looks and cosmetics however would be a major challenge. Not everyone wants to lug around a phone that looks like a piece of scuba gear.... thats for sure.
Agreed I'd rather have the V20 than the G6 so disappointed with them. Non removable battery is a no go
Nobody knows what the Note 8 and V30 will be like so hope is aliveThe V20 was the last premium smartphone with a removable battery. I see a lot of no goes for you.
V30 maybe, but unlikely. Note 8 less chance of that than it being made out of plastic again.Nobody knows what the Note 8 and V30 will be like so hope is alive