Why doesn't Samsung S7 use USB Type-C?

As we all know, USB Type-C will replace the existing micro USB interface and become the new standard for data and power interface of Android phones in the future. However, the Samsung Galaxy S7 series, as the industry benchmark, unexpectedly cut off this interface. You should know that the LG G5 released with it uses this interface, and a batch of powerful Android phones at the end of last year, including Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and OnePlus 2, also followed the trend and switched to USB Type-C.

USB-C actually has many advantages. It is light and compact, can be plugged in both directions, and if Samsung follows the trend and fully uses this interface, the traditional micro USB will be completely eliminated from the mobile phone market.

However, ideals are always very bleak. Here are the three main reasons why Samsung gave up using USB-C on the Galaxy S7.

1. Samsung Gear VR does not use a new interface

As we all know, VR is one of the important breakthroughs for major technology giants in the future. Last year, Samsung launched the Gear VR headset.

Samsung executives said: "The Gear VR ecosystem determines that the Galaxy S7 cannot be replaced with a USB-C interface. After all, the two devices need to be connected together, and the Gear VR uses the traditional micro USB."

"We can't let consumers down. After all, Gear VR has only been on the market for half a year."

Although Samsung could make a dedicated USB-C to micro USB adapter, this thing is weird to use and easy to lose.

2. Low market acceptance

Low market acceptance is also an important reason. Samsung executives said: "To be honest, we feel that the market is not ready yet."

Although some manufacturers have been the first to try it, due to the low popularity of this interface, it is difficult to find such accessories when you need to charge when you go out, but there are a lot of cables with micro USB interface.

In addition, most devices on the market still use the traditional micro USB interface, and blindly replacing it with a USB-C interface will only cause trouble for consumers.

3. The S7's fast charging function is good enough

The Galaxy S7 does not use the new USB-C, so when charging in a dark place, it is still a problem to know how to insert it correctly at once. However, the old interface of the Samsung S7 can keep pace with USB-C in charging efficiency.

Take the Samsung Note 5 for example. With fast charging technology, its 3500 mAh battery can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, but if it is charged using ordinary accessories, it will take 4 hours and 20 minutes.

"We can still provide some advantages of USB-C, such as fast charging technology, on the old interface. We have deployed a fast charging system on the S6, and I believe that consumers who have used it will be full of praise for it." said a Samsung executive.

In addition to the fast charging system, Samsung has also greatly improved the efficiency of the S7 when using wireless charging. Since wireless charging is so easy to use, why should we be bound by wires?

USB-C still has a bright future

It is undeniable that USB-C will replace the existing micro USB and become the new industry standard in the future, but now is only a transition period.

Samsung executives said: "USB-C is still a dispensable item for the time being. If we launch it aggressively, consumers will have to buy various accessories, which is not worth the loss."

Samsung is well aware that micro USB will still be the mainstream in the industry in 2016.

In order to vigorously promote its own virtual reality platform, Samsung will give consumers Gear VR for free during the S7 pre-order period, so it will not be stupid enough to lose many new users for an interface. Maybe we can see the birth of a new interface on next year's S8.

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