cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21184378
The longevity of Android updates has always been a problem, but one that’s been getting better with time. Google has, behind the scenes, introduced some big changes for Android manufacturers that will make it easier for more Android phones to offer support for up to 7 years, just like Pixel.
Yeah I loved the old days when my phone would get bricked from being in my pocket during a light rain
The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini has a IP67 rating and a removable battery.
It’s possible to produce water resistant phones with removable Batterien, but manufacturers would rather sell new phones instead of batteries.
https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_mini-6252.php