All articles tagged with #durability test
Originally Published 19 days ago — by 9to5Google
The Galaxy Z TriFold performs poorly in durability tests, especially in bend resistance, with the device breaking easily under stress, unlike the more resilient Galaxy Z Fold 7, raising concerns about its long-term durability and repair costs.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Droid Life
A livestream testing the durability of the Galaxy Z TriFold's hinge revealed failure after nearly 150,000 folds, highlighting the challenges in foldable phone design and the importance of warranties. The test, conducted by streamers, showed the hinge's elasticity disappeared around 145,000 folds, but the device continued to fold beyond that point.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
A durability expert's test revealed that Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first smartphone to explode during testing, due to a battery short circuit caused by a structural failure at the antenna line, raising concerns about its durability claims despite other positive reviews.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Wccftech
A durability test of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold by YouTuber JerryRigEverything resulted in the device's battery catching fire and revealed a recurring structural flaw in Google's foldable phones, raising concerns about its durability and safety.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was subjected to extreme durability testing by JerryRigEverything, during which its battery expanded, overheated, and emitted smoke, setting off a fire alarm, marking the first time a phone has exploded in such tests. This incident highlights potential battery safety issues, though experts suggest it may be due to the extreme stress applied during testing rather than a design flaw.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Google
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, despite its IP68 water and dust resistance, fails durability tests similar to its predecessor, breaking at the antenna line during bending and allowing dust and sand to enter, with potential damage to the battery, highlighting ongoing challenges in foldable phone durability.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Android Central
During a durability test by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold experienced a catastrophic failure, snapping along the antenna lines and subsequently smoking and exploding when further bent, raising concerns about its durability and safety.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Dexerto
During a durability test by JerryRigEverything, Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold failed catastrophically, with the device snapping along a known weak point, failing dust resistance, and ultimately catching fire due to battery short-circuiting, marking a significant failure in foldable phone design.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Authority
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has demonstrated exceptional durability in JerryRigEverything's stress tests, withstanding scratches, burns, and bends, indicating it is the toughest Pixel yet and built to last with a 7-year software support promise.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNET
A YouTube experiment folding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times by hand revealed that the device's hinge and design are less durable than advertised, with issues like creaking, liquid leaks, and speaker failure, highlighting the gap between lab tests and real-world use.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNET
A YouTube experiment folding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times by hand revealed that the phone's hinge and design couldn't withstand extensive use, with issues like rebooting, creaking, leaking liquid, and speaker failure, highlighting a gap between lab durability tests and real-world performance.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by bgr.com
A YouTuber tested the durability of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by manually folding it over 200,000 times, revealing several issues such as reboot errors, creaking hinges, liquid leaks, and speaker failures well before reaching the rated 500,000 folds, raising concerns about its long-term reliability.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sammy Fans
A Korean YouTuber is live testing the durability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by folding and unfolding it over 200,000 times, aiming to verify Samsung's claim of a 500,000 fold lifespan. So far, after over 28,500 folds, no major issues have emerged, and the test continues. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is experiencing strong sales globally, despite a theft of 12,000 units in the UK worth $10.6 million, and Samsung is also working on future features like an NFC upgrade for the Galaxy S26.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Android Authority
A Korean YouTuber is live streaming a durability test of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, manually folding and unfolding it with the goal of reaching 200,000 folds to assess its durability, with the device already surviving over 113,000 folds and showing minimal damage so far.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sammy Fans
A Korean YouTuber is live testing the durability of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by folding and unfolding it over 200,000 times, aiming to verify Samsung's claim of a 500,000 fold lifespan. The device has already surpassed 28,500 folds without issues, and the test continues. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is experiencing strong sales globally, with record-breaking pre-orders and increased market share, indicating high consumer confidence in foldable technology.