Sep 21, 2016 08:39 AM
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Even though I love & live Samsung, here are some of my major disappointments with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge.
1.) No MHL 3 / HDMI support(Like Note 4)
Means you cannot connect your phone with TV THROUGH HDMI PORT and enjoy its content via screen mirroring.
(Please Note: Wireless Screen Mirroring still works, but MHL is far better especially when you play high frame rate games, where frame drop can make you lose the game, also using Wi-Fi with MHL is not a problem as in case of wireless connection)
Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge does NOT have MHL 3 or any MHL at all. It has been erroneously mentioned in SamMobile article(Reasons to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S4 to the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge).
2.) No USB 3 or USB 3.1 & also No USB type C
Many would argue that USB 3 was big and clunky, but Samsung could have provided USB 3 or even faster USB 3.1 with a USB type C connector. It is reversible, faster and can carry MHL 3 for streaming 4K to your TV. Phones with such features have already hit the market.(USB 3.0 was present on Note 3 & S5)
3.) No IP67, No Dustproofing & No Waterproofing(Was present in Galaxy S5 & Sony phones)
4.) No user removable battery.
5.) No MicroSD card slot to expand memory.
6.) No Glove Mode or way to increase screen touch sensitivity(Was present in all flagship Samsung phone till now)
7.) No LED Notification indicator menu
LED notification indicator is present, but the menu to customise is now absent.
8.) Smaller Battery than S5.
9.) Another BIG Drawback / Con is increased length of the phone. Its 143+ mm, while the S4 was very compact in dimensions. S4 was about 136+ mm in length.
Believe me, it does make a difference in handling & keeping it in the pocket.
10.) It is not a durable phone, at-least not as durable as previous flagship phones from Samsung. This is amply clear from various drop tests.
Hope Samsung incorporates these features in the upcoming Note 5 and S7.
