iPhone 17 Pro and Air Colors Prone to Scratching
Two new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air colors appear to scratch more easily than previous models, raising concerns about their durability and finish quality.
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"Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Gorilla Glass Armor Breaks in Drop Test, Revealing Extensive Vapor Chamber Teardown"
The new Corning Gorilla Armor glass on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, touted for its improved scratch resistance, failed a drop test when the phone's screen cracked on the first waist-high drop against concrete. Despite the glass's scratch durability, the drop test revealed that the screen is susceptible to damage, prompting the recommendation for a screen protector and case for the Galaxy S24 Ultra and its counterparts.
"iPhone 15 Pro Max Takes on Galaxy Z Fold5, Pixel Fold, and More in Breakability Test"
Allstate Protection Plans conducted drop and dunk tests on several high-end smartphones, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Pixel Fold. While the devices performed well in water resistance tests, all of them suffered significant damage when dropped onto concrete sidewalks. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra shattered immediately, while the Z Fold5 and Pixel Fold withstood two screen-down drops with frame damage and scuffing. Despite Apple's glass upgrades, there hasn't been much improvement in smartphone durability, emphasizing the importance of using protective cases and considering insurance options.
"iPhone 15 Pro Max's Titanium Falls Short in Drop Test Against Galaxy S23 Ultra"
In a drop test comparison, the Galaxy S23 Ultra outperformed the iPhone 15 Pro Max despite the latter's titanium build. The iPhone's back shattered while the Galaxy suffered smaller cracks. The titanium frame of the iPhone remained undamaged, but the rear glass started falling off. Both phones had cracked screens after facing down drops, with the iPhone showing more shattered glass. The Galaxy S23 Ultra won the test, suggesting no significant real-world benefit to Apple's titanium implementation. The rumored Galaxy S24 Ultra with a titanium body may offer improved strength compared to its predecessor.