The problem is usually the devices that allows removable batteries have poor and short battery life. So instead of being a feature, its more like an excuse. I would prefer to have a device with a reliable internal battery than poor removable ones. A device that has high end spec doesn't mean that it has a good built quality and will be reliable That's why I would always choose Nokia over Samsung regardless of the spec. Even though I had my Nokia 710 for two years and it has a removable battery, I have never had to replace the original battery. I don't know where you're from but in my region, the trend is most people who buy high end devices don't really care much about removable batteries and prefer to buy external battery packs to recharge their phone.