If
you are a DIYer, then the all new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge may not be
something you could easily carry to your lab. iFixit, known to rip apart
devices to reveal what they hold within, reveals that the Galaxy S6
Edge is extremely difficult to repair with a repairability score of just
3 out of 10, which is even lower than 5/10 scored by Galaxy S5.
Interestingly,
its arch rival Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus is comparatively well placed with a
score of 7 out of 10. In fact, Nexus 6 has also emerged with a good
repairability score of 7 out of 10, which is at par with the iPhone 6.
Though
the Galaxy S6 Edge has received accolades for its ‘modular’ components
that make them easy to be replaced, Samsung has made it very difficult
to get into the device. The iFixit report points out that the battery is
‘tightly adhered’ and within the device’s insides, making it very
difficult to reach the battery. Moreover, it also reports fear of
completely destroying the display while replacing a cracked glass.
Talking
about the components, Samsung is known to build all kinds of tech
components, and so its obvious the Galaxy S6 Edge doesn’t have to rely
on components build by outsiders. The iFixit report also reveals that
the Galaxy S6 Edge comes with the company-built octa-core processor,
storage, and near-field communication chip. It relies on very few
companies for other components such as Skyworks, Avago, and Invensense.
Posted by : Gizmeon
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