• Dog@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    16·
    1 year ago

    Are you forgetting that the Galaxy S5 had a removable back and still had an IP rating?

    • gelberhut@lemdro.idEnglish
      53·
      1 year ago

      The fact that s5 was created does not contradict to the fact that it is easier to get IP rating without slots and holes.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.mlEnglish
        121·
        1 year ago

        Watches can be waterproof to hundreds of meters deep and they have removable backs. It’s not about the waterproofing, it’s about not letting you change the battery so you have to buy a whole new phone when the battery stays dying. It’s forced obsolescence.

        • gelberhut@lemdro.idEnglish
          311·
          1 year ago

          Are you trying to argue that having unreplacable battery simplifies reaching of water resistance? Seriously?

          Regarding the watches: these watches do not have many slots you can open without a screwdriver. moreover, officially you are recommended to change the battery in the official service center not yourself, and still you are also recommended to do a periodic service to maintain WR.

      • Dog@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        31·
        1 year ago

        Yet they still did it. So regardless if it’s easier or not, they can still do it that way.

    • PsychedSy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      Are you saying it’s not easier to just not have a hole than it is to seal a hole?

      I’m not thrilled about it either, but it’s obvious why they prefer it.