In early March, Samsung has officially unveiled a new flagship - Galaxy S6. It is fundamentally different from previous versions of the Galaxy S. Analysts pointed out an important point: Koreans retreated from its traditional philosophy and followed his main rival in the face of Apple.
The first reviews of Galaxy S6 say that the model is already too ambiguous. On the one hand, we can cite the opinion columnists PC Magazine, who formulated the following thought: "This was to be the Galaxy S5". The device is praised for "premium" quality of the performance and original solution with curved edges. However, Samsung had to sacrifice a lot and especially those for which valued the Korean company's products.
Removable battery
Samsung had to sacrifice almost everything, what distinguishes Galaxy S from iPhone.Previously, Koreans did top characteristics, but unpretentious tube. The user can easily replace the battery, as the back cover was removable. Now it is almost impossible, Galaxy S6 is not the case. To get to the battery of the smartphone, you need to remove the back cover, the screen, the back of the frame loop NFC and even the motherboard. This design greatly complicates the replacement of the battery and makes it too expensive.
Watertightness
Samsung Galaxy S6, and his colleague with a curved screen S6 Edge lost the function that appeared with the Galaxy S5. Protection last year's flagship complies with IP67, which means that it can be submerged in water to a depth of 1 meter to 30 minutes. It was a surprise, as though Samsung and produced waterproof smartphones before, they have always been part of the series «Active». Samsung decided that the iPhone is selling well, and without this, admittedly, very useful features. As a result, new Galaxy lost moisture protection.
Slot for SD-cards
Android smartphones are good that the memory can be expanded by inserting the card SD.However, the new Galaxy S6 «chained" in aluminum and filled Gorilla Glass exactly the same as the iPhone. He was deprived of and slot for SD-cards. In terms of practicality new flagship Samsung loses his predecessors.
Design and materials
Apple criticized for the fact that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is similar to "lopatofony» Samsung. Koreans responded by borrowing design epplovskih devices. Frame of aluminum Galaxy S6 virtually indistinguishable from that used in the device Apple. Fingerprint same.Just remember how much different from each other iPhone 4 and Galaxy S II. New "Galaxy" is difficult to distinguish from the "apple", despite all the statements to the contrary Samsung.
Defending his approach to the concept of a smartphone, Samsung has suffered significant financial losses. But changing this approach, the company could lose fans who appreciate the products of the Korean company for the very practical. Not everyone is afraid of cheap plastic and not all are willing to put up with expensive replacement internal battery. Whether fans will turn away from Samsung, which has changed yourself?