The
rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active might not be so rugged after just about all, as
it apparently unsuccessful a Consumer Reports' drinking water resistance test.
Twice.
As the
Galaxy S7 Active comes full of plenty of high-end specs and features to create
it a powerful smart phone, its main selling point is based on its ruggedness.
The "Active" moniker available on Galaxy handsets typically means
they're stronger than their flagship counterparts.
Samsung
may be offering Active versions of its flagships for any good while now,
focusing on the ruggedized models from active, outdoorsy individuals who
require a sturdier device that could withstand the casual drop, shower, splash,
bundle and such.
The
latest Galaxy S7 Active is supposed to possess a good water resistance as high
as 30 minutes in as much as 5 feet of drinking water, thanks to its IP68 score.
Consumer Reports conducted a good immersion test, however, and found how the handset's
advertised water resistance isn't quite on par along with reality.
In
fact, Consumer Reports' Galaxy S7 Energetic test run marks a surprising
contrast towards the Galaxy S7 and S7 advantage, both of which previously
passed exactly the same test with no difficulties. Consumer Reports ran the
actual test twice, using 2 different Galaxy S7 Energetic units, just to make
sure before revealing its results.
The
first Galaxy S7 Energetic tested showed screen harm after being submerged
within water, as green lines appeared about the display. The touch display
became unresponsive and dampness found its way within both cameras.
Surprised
through the results, Consumer Reported carried out its test on an additional
Galaxy S7 Active smart phone, just to make sure the very first one was not
defective. The second device failed the test too, getting a permanent
flickering impact on its display. Water found myself in the phone's SIM
greeting card slot, as well since the camera lenses.
The
performance from the two devices did not improve despite drying out, with no
positive modifications over the next few days. Neither of the 2 devices
recovered.
"For
a few days following the test, the screens of both phones would illuminate when
the phones had been plugged in, though the displays couldn't be read, "
information Consumer Reports. "The cell phones never returned to
performance. "
Samsung,
for it's part, says that "very couple of complaints" reached its ears
regarding this problem, and the phones were included in warranty anyway. The
company continues in order to tout its Galaxy S7 Active among the most rugged
handsets up to now thnaks to its higher scratch resistance and IP68
accreditation.
"There may be an
off-chance that the defective device is less watertight as it ought to be,
" Samsung told Consumer Reports inside a written statement. The company is
reportedly considering the matter.
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