Samsung plans to launch more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones next year

02 December 2021
The Korean conglomerate wants to compete with the Chinese brands in the mid-range segment by offering water-resistant smartphones.

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AnonD-731363, 03 Dec 2021Man maybe but nowdays 5G runs everywhere even mount everest... more"Man maybe but nowdays 5G runs everywhere even mount everest base camp have 5G so i dont see much problems with it."
Don't speak as if every place on planet Earth have 5G. Even if there is 5G, it's still not fully accessible nationwide. 5G won't go fully mainstream until the next three to five years time.

"And since cables are obsolette there is no point for wired ear phones."
Lol, yeah right. It's never been obsolete since cable or wire can transmit WAY more data than wireless. If you really think cable is obsolete, why would studio headphones still rely on a cable? Heck, speaking about cable, why would Samsung themselves limit the maximum screen resolution for Wireless DeX but not do the same thing with wired DeX?

"Samsung long time ago proven their earplugs can be charged wirelessly from phone. Many other devices does same tricks."
How many phones out there at the moment can even do reverse wireless charging in the first place? Even to this day, that feature is only reserved for premium flagship smartphones. Until that feature can be trickled down to the mainstream midrange and entry-level smartphones, my point about e-waste still stands.

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    • Anonymous
    • r$K
    • 04 Dec 2021

    They can compete by keeping the headphone Jack and expandable storage in, which most competition is running away from 🤡

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      • Anonymous
      • r$K
      • 04 Dec 2021

      Anonymous, 04 Dec 2021How will I store my ~300GB of songs on the phone now with n... moreI meant wired headphones.

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        • Anonymous
        • r$K
        • 04 Dec 2021

        AnonD-731363, 02 Dec 2021Man like with cloud storage instead of Micro SD slot and to... moreHow will I store my ~300GB of songs on the phone now with no micro SD card? 256GB is the Max option for the A series right now and I am using a 500GB micro SD card with all my FLAC songs on it with wired earbuds. I can listen to my music without having to worry about having a stable internet connection!

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          • 03 Dec 2021

          YUKI93, 03 Dec 2021Cloud storage requires a stable internet connection all the... moreMan maybe but nowdays 5G runs everywhere even mount everest base camp have 5G so i dont see much problems with it.
          And since cables are obsolette there is no point for wired ear phones.
          More E-Waste is just a lie.
          Samsung long time ago proven their earplugs can be charged wirelessly from phone.
          Many other devices does same tricks.
          So another charger as a waste is a lie.

            AnonD-731363, 02 Dec 2021Man like with cloud storage instead of Micro SD slot and to... moreCloud storage requires a stable internet connection all the time, and not all places have it, especially in rural and deserted areas. Wireless or Bluetooth audio devices not only have to be recharged after continuous usage, but it also creates more e-waste as you have to use another charger and cable for it. So yes, a microSD card and 3.5mm jack DOES matter a lot. I myself have left my wireless earbuds dusting in the drawer and now gone all wired. I'm not sure if I ever miss using my wireless earbuds after all.

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              • Yusluv
              • Nue
              • 03 Dec 2021

              I wish it to have like side or rear finger print

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                • Anonymous
                • sUS
                • 03 Dec 2021

                They no longer use the term waterproof. Just water resistance now. And they also don't tell that repairs may also render the IP protection useless as well.

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                  • AnonD-731363
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                  • 02 Dec 2021

                  Anonymous, 02 Dec 2021Already bought A52. So no point to upgrade and lose headpho... moreMan like with cloud storage instead of Micro SD slot and tons of wireless or bluetooth audio devices to pick from 3,5mm jack matters.
                  You are soooo funny,

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                    • AnonD-731363
                    • Lfw
                    • 02 Dec 2021

                    As long as Samsung dont plan to give you water damage warranty included with your phone it doesnt matter.
                    Unless a phone from its brand have water damage warranty equal to any other warranties phone have.
                    The IPXX rating is just costly useless gimmick not worth to have.
                    Any water proof case from wish site or allieexpress will does same tricks for 2 maybe 5 bucks.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 6wN
                      • 02 Dec 2021

                      Already bought A52. So no point to upgrade and lose headphone jack and micro sd slot.

                        Anonymous, 02 Dec 2021No one said even the promotional images looks like iPhone 11.Those are not official images.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • tV3
                          • 02 Dec 2021

                          No one said even the promotional images looks like iPhone 11.

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                            • YOLOBS
                            • KA9
                            • 02 Dec 2021

                            i think samsung dex is more important .

                              Even if it's an IP53 or IP54 rating, that should at least give peace of mind for water resistance. I'd be surprised to see the lower Galaxy A models get an IP67 or even IP68 rating.

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                                • Jaya
                                • tA$
                                • 02 Dec 2021

                                I wish they give option like a water-resistant or without water-resistant phone rather than 4g or 5g phone.