Home
Mobiles
Mobiles News
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Pack a Moisture Sensor in USB Port

Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Pack a Moisture Sensor in USB Port

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 4 March 2016 15:48 IST

Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge premium smartphones also feature a moisture sensor in the USB port that alerts the user when they are plugging in their charger.

The company clearly points that users need to dry the USB port before plugging the charger in the user manual of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Phone Arena first reported the feature and cites the manual which notes, "If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device."

A Reddit user shared experience under the thread "moisture detected" and added, "I took an underwater photo this morning and put the phone away (Galaxy S7 Edge). 4 hours later I plugged it into the wall (fast charger) for a top-up and the phone popped up error message "moisture detected in charging port," and the phone won't charge."

(Also see: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge First Look)

To recall, the new Samsung Galaxy smartphones are certified with IP68 rating, which allows the handset to withstand dust and water. The company had confirmed that both models can be immersed in 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

The South Korean company has been promoting the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones aggressively and recently ahead of the March 11 availability in 60 countries announced a Samsung Upgrade Programme in the UK which provided consumers the option to exchange their existing handset and upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy handset for a limited period before and after the release of that handset.

For those unaware, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge differ mainly in their screen sizes and battery capacities. The curved edges on the S7 Edge are more than just a novelty this time, as Samsung has taken better advantage of them. The new phones debut Samsung's new 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide f/1.7 aperture and Dual Pixel technology for faster shutter speeds and quicker auto-focus.

(Also see: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Top 7 Features: Always-On Display, Dual Pixel Camera, and More)

One of the biggest additions in the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is the hybrid dual SIM (available in some regions). Both the phones support expandable storage via microSD card (up to 200GB).

Samsung Galaxy S7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Easy to hold and handle
Unbelievable processing power
Phenomenal camera
IP68 protection

Bad
Bloated software
Hybrid SIM/microSD slot

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S7 review

Display 5.10-inch

Processor 1.6GHz octa-core

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 6.0

Resolution 1440x2560 pixels

More Samsung mobiles Samsung mobiles price in India

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks absolutely stunning
Record-breaking power
Incredible camera
IP68 protection

Bad
Slightly unweildy
Hybrid SIM/microSD slot
Bloated software

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

Display 5.50-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 3600mAh

OS Android 6.0

Resolution 1440x2560 pixels

More Samsung mobiles Samsung mobiles price in India

Choose a variant

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Mobiles, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung Mobiles

Ketan Pratap

Email Ketan

Ketan Pratap is the editor at Gadgets 360 - with over 12 years of experience covering the technology domain. With a breadth and depth of knowledge in the field, he's done extensive work across news, features, reviews, and opinion pieces. But what's truly inspiring about Ketan is how he spends his free time. He's often found gazing at snow-capped mountains from over 20,000 feet while sitting on the hood of his car, taking in the breathtaking beauty of nature. His passion for the great ...More