More hands getting the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge means more people sharing their feedback, reviews, and thoughts about the latest premium flagship phones. While we’re still working on a more in-depth review, we’re welcome to learn more information about the unit. In a recent teardown, we found out there’s “no liquid” in Samsung Galaxy S7 edge’s liquid cooling. In the next few days and weeks, we’re anticipating more experiments, teardowns, and durability tests aside from official reviews.
As in the past years and with every major premium flagship device, expect to see nerve-wracking videos you don’t really want to see. If not stress tests stressing you out, how about amateur attempts to open the device to see just what’s inside?
We know both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have an IP68 rating and not IP67 as we reported earlier. This IP68-ready description means the smartphone is totally dust resistant and is protected from immersion in water up to one meter for a short period of time. This means owners must still be careful in getting it wet. Accidental rain or water splash is okay but phone is not completely waterproof.
Samsung is ready with the necessary precaution so if you’re thinking of charging the phone after being submerged in water, the phone will be smart enough to say you can’t. The unit won’t charge as a safeguard and to make sure there won’t be any shock while charging. It makes sense but sadly, common sense isn’t always common. Just don’t just charge the phone after getting it splashed on by some water.
Samsung will tell you if there is moisture detected. Again, do not attempt to charge the phone because this message will be shown: moisture detected in charging port.
Over at an XDA forum, members were sharing ideas on how to fix the issue. Others were quick to note that it’s annoying for an IP68 phone which is supposed to be water-resistant to “act up” only after 30 seconds of exposure. It really is a problem but remember, the phone is only water-resistant and NOT waterproof.
What’s the difference then? Waterproof means item can be submerged underwater completely for a long period of time. Water cannot (should not) enter a phone that is waterproof. Water-resistant means item can resist the penetration of water though not entirely. There is a difference. It’s something we already know yet some people forget. We’re actually reminded of a similar issue with the Xperia line last year which prompted Sony to release a statement regarding change in waterproof guidelines.
To be fair, Samsung has always been honest by saying on a Galaxy S7 Edge user guide. There’s a mention there—“If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.”
You may have high expectations from the Samsung Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge but it’s not waterproof, just water-resistant in specific situations. If you check the Galaxy S7 and edge user guides, you’ll read this note:
“Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529-Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 1.5 metre, 30 minutes). Despite this classification, it is still possible for your device to be damaged in certain situations.”
Okay. This statement should be enough as explanation.
Um, I’m pretty sure the concerns have nothing to do with whether or not the phone is waterproof. If the port is wet and you attach the charger everything will short out. Try plugging your charger in and dropping the micro usb side in a glass of water. Stick your tongue in there while you’re at it.