Repairability is the main concern expressed by every smartphone user. In the past year, there has been an increasing voice of technology reviewers and consumers in favor of upgrading smartphone repair capabilities, notably by Apple and Samsung, after which the first to announce self-repair kits for allegedly tech-savvy users. This year Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series, which includes three smartphones including the vanilla Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra. But how easy is it to fix this smartphone?
In their latest post, iFixit The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra are rated three out of 10 on the repairability scale. The post mentions three major drawbacks to the way smartphones are designed and how that makes them difficult to repair. The battery in a smartphone is designed to work for a limited period of time, therefore, it is easy to remove and replace. However, this is not the case with the Galaxy S22 series smartphones. The post states that “replacing the battery is still very difficult for a component with a limited lifespan.”
Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra have three points out of 10
The second point he mentioned iFixit Highlights Screen repair was not prioritized in the design. There are many users who end up damaging their smartphone screen while using it. Therefore, the ease of repair of smartphones is important. In addition, the post also mentions that Samsung has not provided a free general service guide for the Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22 Ultra. The only positive aspect of the smartphone design is the standard Philips screws, which are easily available in the market.
For reference, the iPhone 13 Pro scores six out of 10 inches iFixit repair scale. The post mentions that the iPhone 13 Pro prioritizes changing the look and design. Easy to access or replace other components used in the device. Moreover, the waterproofing method used on smartphones makes the smartphone difficult to disassemble but makes the smartphone more resistant to water damage. However, the double glass used in smartphones can multiply the damage. Stay tuned for more tech news.
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