After leaked images, specs, prices and other info (somehow, there's even allama involved), now we've got the crown jewel of leaks: a full, 1-minute promo video.
The video, posted by Samsung Indonesia on Friday, shows what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge in a fitness-heavy scenario.Given the video was not pulled from YouTube in five days, it's possible that it was "leaked" on purpose by Samsung to pique interest in the new devices. Be that as it may, it is now almost certain the new devices will have a very similar design to last year's Galaxy S6/S6 Edge.
The clip focuses on several important features of the upcoming phones — wireless charging, water resistance and an improved camera.
A note below the video claims the product is "not water resistant."
This is where things get interesting: One scene in the video shows the phone used in pouring rain. However, a note below the video claims the product is "not water resistant and it should not be exposed to and/or submerged into water/liquid."
Warning users that waterproof devices should not be fully submerged into water is fairly standard for smartphone makers, in order to stop users from destroying their devices with too many watery activities. But the note quite clearly says the product is "not water resistant," which could indicate that, while it may be able to withstand a little splash here and there, it does not officially have an IP code rating. For example, Sony's waterproof Xperia Z5 has an IP68 rating, meaning it can be continuously immersed in water, at depths beyond 1 meter.
Which is it, then? It's hard to say: Marketing videos, especially unlisted, possibly leaked ones, are not the best source of information when it comes to tech specs. We'll know more on Feb. 22, when the Galaxy S7 is scheduled to be officially unveiled to the public.
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