Stuff To Hate About Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge
The newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are premium smartphones that will attract lots of interest. Its metal finish can be an added advantage.
Also, the Galaxy S6 is expected to come in four different colours – gold, white and black and “blue topaz”.
Its wide range of modern features, like great design, excellent performance, and improved cameras, will make the device stand out.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S5 Key Features You Should Know
However, the electronic giant has removed some popular features. These features used to set their devices apart, especially the Samsung Galaxy series, from others like Apple’s iPhone.
Stuff I hate about Samsung Galaxy S6
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So, what are the stuff to hate about Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge? What are the downsides of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge?
Yes, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are smartphones, but unfortunately, not every Android fan will admire the device. Especially, because of certain features that are not present in it.
Though Samsung Galaxy S6 actual release dates have not been made yet, below are some of the stuff to hate about Samsung Galaxy S6:
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#1]. No MicroSD card slot
The availability of MicroSD card slot is one of the features that made the Samsung Galaxy series popular. It offers the ability to expand the phone memory through the external memory card slot.
This feature alone made Samsung Galaxy smartphones become a favourite amongst its expanding consumers who are mostly young people.
But the new Galaxy S6 has no removable storage which means that users can’t expand the memory limit. That means what you buy is what you’re stuck with – 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage.
That may seem a lot, but previous Samsung smartphones supported microSD cards. It was a cheap and effective way to add up to 128GB of storage and transfer that storage between devices.
Most of the smartphone users prefer to load movies, TV shows, eBooks, photos, and music onto their microSD cards. This helps to keep the internal storage free for apps and then move to a new device when needed.
Instead, the Galaxy S6 offers far more internal storage than its predecessors. But it has lost that flexibility to add more, which many people loved.
#2]. No removable battery
The removable battery is another Samsung favourite that has been sacrificed. The Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge’s battery is not removable.
Just because other big brands like Apple and HTC don’t have removable batteries, it doesn’t mean Samsung should follow them. If anything, the company should have stayed with a removable battery which made for an important differentiator.
We all know that one of the major problems of smartphones is the battery problem. And even though the smartphone’s battery life is getting better, it doesn’t help overall longevity.
Most smartphones are charged at least three days a week. As the battery is discharged and recharged, the capacity diminishes. This is why a removable battery is useful. It lets users change it when it starts to lose power.
Replacing a battery that is not removable is not often possible by consumers. It’ll require a trip to a repair shop or risk damaging the phone while trying to take it apart, which is difficult.
#3]. It’s not even waterproof
Waterproofing a smartphone makes it more durable. I can’t just believe that Samsung can get rid of this amazing feature it introduced in the previous edition. It’s what made consumers love the device.
The Galaxy S5 was waterproof to IP67 standards or 1m of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. It meant that a dunk in the toilet wasn’t an issue. But that is just it because this new device is not water-resistant.
Sony has shown that it is possible to make a smartphone waterproof. They did this while keeping the headphone and USB ports exposed. But certainly not the Galaxy S6 as it is no longer waterproof.
As expected some users have been voicing their concerns over why Samsung removed this feature in Galaxy S6.
#4]. It’s more like an iPhone
For some loyal Android fans who dislike Apple’s iPhone, I don’t believe the Samsung Galaxy S6 is the best choice. There are only a few differences between the two devices.
More than 70% of comments about the Galaxy S6 online say it looks like the iPhone 6. Many people are comparing the two phones. In fact, some commentators are already calling it an iPhone running Android OS.
We all remember that Apple has accused Samsung of copying some of its product features. This time, the comparison will be much closer.
#5]. It’s made of glass!
No doubt about it, Samsung Galaxy S6 is awesome but it’s made of glass and metal. The S6 is an all-metal and glass affair meaning that the company has ditched its trademark chromed plastic construction.
Samsung’s choice to remove plastic from the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge seems to be influenced by reviewers. They often criticise the phones for being made of plastic.
Samsung has chosen a shiny design for the phone. It has a curved metal band around the edges. This band holds a glass front and back together. They have focused more on style than on substance.
This is a big disappointment for some users. They use a phone for its features, not as a fashion item or status symbol.
I can’t just believe that Samsung can get rid of the removable back panel that has made its products some of the most favourited.
The question to be asked is that: must Samsung copy everything about iPhone? I personally don’t see Samsung going anywhere with this stupid mistake.
Adeyemi Adisa, you are right on point with this article and I bet Samsung is gonna loose some of its customers because of this phone. The idea behind this phone wasn’t perfectly thought out at all. It’s a huge mistake to get rid of all them features simply because other manufacturers are doing the same. What happened to being unique?
Yea, All I can say is WHATEVER, EVER you do, do not buy this horrible edge s6 phone!! There is absolutely no way I can explain this experience or rather experiment ! It cost a lot of money and you will lose calls all day long, like anout every call..
I cannot stay on a single call without getting dropped… Also, no matter how much I complain to T Mobile, well not do anything, they tried telling me it was an issue with technical issue with the area which of course it wasn’t.
Finally I get it out of them that yes it is basically new and experimental and Samsung is working on to fix all the issues, as I sat on the phone 3 hours with T Mobile, and was dropped 3 times!!!
It won’t even keep me on hold long enough for a Doctor’s appointment! Also, it wouldn’t even let me call out only send messages not even to T Mobile 611 customer care, which no matter what, always works, as I’m almost a 12 your customer.
IF I had I’ve been in a wreck on the side of the road I would have been in trouble. it’s a very unsafe, unpredictable phone that will make you miserable if you depend on a good reliable cell phone. Stay away from this “experimental project” Sandhill all the links are fixed.
Very sorry for all the misspellings and and unpunctuated sentences in my above warning.
I had to turn automatic “everything ” off, as that was even creating problems.
it’s very difficult to hold the phone without it causing an issue..
It really is almost impossible, even if you treat it like a feather … It will still screw up!!!
I think you are not alone. I have only had mine for 3 months and I must say that it’s the worst Samsung phone I have used. I regretted not going for Note 4 instead of this crap thing they call smartphone
Galaxy s6 stinks its stinks and doesn’t work right i hate i want my new phone sent in the mail and i will send this piece of crap back
You have done good effort on your blog and to figure out some flaws in Samsung s6.