• gelberhut@lemdro.idEnglish
    93·
    10 months 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
      141·
      10 months 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
        411·
        10 months 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·
      10 months ago

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