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Last updated: August 2026

The S6 is the clearest example of a manufacturer removing features and then reversing itself. Samsung dropped the removable battery, the microSD slot and water resistance in one generation — and brought two of the three back the following year.

What it gained and lost

Gained Lost
Glass and metal build Removable battery
Wireless charging microSD expansion
A much better screen and camera Water resistance

The reaction was strong enough that the S7 restored both expandable storage and water resistance the next year.

The buying lesson

Do not buy the generation that removes a feature you depend on. If a manufacturer strips something out and the market objects, it often returns within a cycle or two — and the removed generation ages worst, because it is the one nobody remembers fondly.

This still applies. Headphone jacks, memory card slots and charger-in-box have all followed the same pattern in one direction or another. If a change matters to you, waiting one generation is often enough.

Storage matters more than people think

Losing microSD hurt because storage cannot be added later. A phone that fills up cannot install security updates, which turns a capacity problem into a security one.

See why storage matters on cheaper phones.

Where the S6 stands now

Long past software support. Do not buy or finance one. If you own one, keep no banking apps on it.

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Frequently asked questions

What did the S6 remove?

The removable battery, microSD slot and water resistance.

Did Samsung bring them back?

Storage and water resistance returned on the S7.

Is the S6 worth buying?

No. It is long past software support.

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This is general information, not financial advice.