The Samsung Galaxy S7 was torn down by iFixit, and was given a repairability score of three out of a possible ten.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has been torn down by iFixit and given a repairability score of three out of a possible 10. As per the report, the reason for the score was that the display would most likely have to be destroyed if the user wants to replace the port. In addition, the use of glass at the front and back doubles the chances of glass cracking, and the use of strong adhesives makes it difficult to open the device. Furthermore, it was noted that replacing the glass without destroying the display was impossible.
iFixit also said that most of the components of the phone were modular and could be replaced easily. In addition, it was noted that the battery of the phone can be removed without removing the motherboard. However, the battery is attached using a tough adhesive, and since the back panel of the phone is also glued on, replacing the battery is “more difficult than necessary.”
Samsung’s previous flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, was slightly more repairable as iFixit gave it a score of four. Samsung Galaxy S7’s competitor, the iPhone 6s, got an impressive score of seven out of ten. However, Apple’s other product, the iPad Pro, didn’t fare so well. The tablet got a score of three, while the Pencil stylus was given a score of one. The Smart Keyboard, however, managed to score a zero.
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