Samsung has a lot to explain when it comes to the Galaxy S7 Active's water-proof feature.
According to reports, contrary to what the brand largely take as the device's best feature yet, alarmingly, it might not be what consumers think it is. In a recent report featured on the Chicago Tribune, a physical test on the phone's ability to resist water failed. After testing two units of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active device, Maria Rerecich of Consumer Reports revealed that, they cannot recommend the Galaxy S7 Active because they both failed in the test.
It is a test the significantly put the brand's credibility at stake. While no individual would likely test their personal units to that level, Consumer Reports' findings sheds light on what's at risk when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. Upon testing, some few, but significant points were observed where the Galaxy S7 Active failed.
The first and most noticeable glitch is when the screen of the Galaxy S7 Active turned green when it was submerged. Prolonged stay on the water also caused the screen to show different other colors as well. The device also didn't respond to touch as opposed to its supposed light touch feature. Tiny bubbles were also spotted on the device's screen and the most surprising of all is the water managing to reach the sim card location.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active rugged model is currently available to AT&T user in the United States. It is also available at $795, similar to the Galaxy S7 Edge and largely higher by $100 from the regular Samsung Galaxy S7 units.
Have you bought your own Galaxy S7 Active unit lately? What do you think of this latest report on the water-proof testing that failed? See the latest news on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active device by checking on GamenGuide.com.
