Samsung Galaxy S7 active didn’t pass Consumer Reports’ water test, twice

08 July, 2016
The Galaxy S7 active did not pass Consumer Reports' water submersion test. Water breached into the device and Samsung is investigating why.

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  • 09 Jul 2016

Julliard, 09 Jul 2016I'm glad I don't live in pathetic America. Samsung is a Korean company.

    I'm glad I don't live in pathetic America.

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      • 09 Jul 2016

      Anonymous, 09 Jul 2016isn't sony the one that had to rephrase their warranty beca... moreI have xperia z5 i test this phone it is fully water resistant

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        • FMY
        • 09 Jul 2016

        Anonymous, 09 Jul 2016And Sony better built Quality cells too. isn't sony the one that had to rephrase their warranty because to many z5's were being returned for water damage? and clarify it did not intend for things such as sea water and such?

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          • 09 Jul 2016

          Anonymous, 09 Jul 2016oh boy! if this had been an apple article, all the droidshe... moreShamesung :)) just sony and apple

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            • Anonymous
            • mTB
            • 09 Jul 2016

            oh boy! if this had been an apple article, all the droidsheep would fill these comments up so quickly with their innovation comments! :D
            shame for sung!

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              • 09 Jul 2016

              Anonymous, 09 Jul 2016Sony best waterresistantSony has recalled their statement as being water resistant they do however agree to be splash proof. This is due to numerous claims.

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                • vV5
                • 09 Jul 2016

                Keep a mind even it is a waterproof phone, still need care for it, don't go and over it limit!

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                  • GT9
                  • 09 Jul 2016

                  s7 waterproof better

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                    • Gw{
                    • 09 Jul 2016

                    Thats why i dont buy samsung products, they are cheap because their products are not quality.

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                      • 09 Jul 2016

                      Sony best waterresistant

                        AnonD-526072, 09 Jul 2016They cannot compete with their father Sony...Samsung is jus... moreKeep dreaming lol.

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                          • 09 Jul 2016

                          The phone is super great, however the water breaching problem is very common. My S7A has the same problem. A little dunk...device is a brick, or a very stealthy paperwheight. Please Samsung fix your screw up!

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                            • 09 Jul 2016

                            Anonymous, 09 Jul 2016What a big fat joke. Well if you think that's a joke then buy one and test it yourself, either you lose your money or you will have a great phone

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                              AnonD-526072, 09 Jul 2016They cannot compete with their father Sony...Samsung is jus... moreTrue

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                                • 09 Jul 2016

                                AnonD-461537, 09 Jul 2016What do you think about the IP68 rating? This is a rating s... moreAww... Did the lite fanboy get her feelings hurt?

                                If CR is so biased, why would they rate the S7 so highly? You are going out of your way to stay blind regardless of any facts presented.

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                                  • HCP
                                  • 09 Jul 2016

                                  Galaxy S7 Do have a barometer built in. Used primarily to measure elevation.

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                                    • 09 Jul 2016

                                    AnonD-461537, 09 Jul 2016What do you think about the IP68 rating? This is a rating s... moreA washing test and a glass of water test? Are you serious? Do you understand what it means under 5 feet of water (simulated).Go to school.

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                                      • 09 Jul 2016

                                      AnonD-526072, 09 Jul 2016They cannot compete with their father Sony...Samsung is jus... moreAnd Sony better built Quality cells too.

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                                        • 09 Jul 2016

                                        They cannot compete with their father Sony...Samsung is just a child in this field..we expect more failure reports to be reported D_