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[–] Spzi@lemmy.click 1 points 2 years ago

I always thought removable batteries were clearly a good thing, until I watched this YouTube video: Techquickie - Why Removable Batteries Are NEVER Coming Back

While acknowleding the pro side, it also gives some arguments for the con side:

  • phone cases are easier to make water proof if they are not meant to be opened
  • sturdier battery case for safe and easy handling makes the phone heavier and bulkier
  • customers favor metal/glass phone cases, but those tend to break when frequently opened
  • non-rectangular batteries allow for more compact hardware design

The video is 4 years old and I haven't followed the topic too hard. I just found it interesting to have some fairly reasonable counter points for a nuanced discussion.