I wish Google’s financial statements broke out how much of their revenue came from YouTube videos of people doing stupid **** to iPhones.
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iPhone 13 Models Have Same Durability as iPhone 12 in Drop Tests
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AppleCare seems like a fairly decent deal for peace of mind.
Another option is most AmEx cards have a 90 days protection plan that covers accidental damage, so you could utilize this if you’re still trying to decide on getting AppleCare.
The other side of this is that you’re probably only getting 1% back on the AmEx whereas you would get 3% on the Apple Card — the difference could be applied towards an AppleCare plan.
A good way to look at this insurance or any insurance for that matter is simply asset protection.
Another option is most AmEx cards have a 90 days protection plan that covers accidental damage, so you could utilize this if you’re still trying to decide on getting AppleCare.
The other side of this is that you’re probably only getting 1% back on the AmEx whereas you would get 3% on the Apple Card — the difference could be applied towards an AppleCare plan.
A good way to look at this insurance or any insurance for that matter is simply asset protection.
That doesn't make sense. Damage depends on the outer casing's elasticity and other factors.
You are right but that's in a controlled environment out in the real world you can drop out on the pavement and there could be a stone. In a lot of his videos he does go on and say that this is a an accurate test due to being in a safe environment
I’ll let the physicists answer that one. Not sure myself but was speculating that mass of object increases kinetic energy and therefore force of fall
Silicone cases are generally soft and not durable and not meant for protection but grip.
The plastic or rubber cases offer better protection in that the cases absorb the shock after the iPhone is dropped.
Also, get a screen protector. Sometimes, something might slip and fall directly on the iPhone's face and crack it. Seen too many other people's iPhones with cracked screens as they refused to use a screen protector. Sometimes, if you go naked with your iPhone, a drop may also shatter the screen.
Had the 5S then 6S Plus then 8 Plus and all in clear cases with a screen protector and now the 13 Pro in a clear plastic case with a screen protector.
Time to get rid of the bulkier ness and went with the relatively smaller Pro though it's really bigger than the Plus iPhones since it doesn't have the bezels. Miss the Touch ID home button and still learning to swipe for many things on the newer iOS and iPhone.
Considering the high prices of the current iPhones, it's a smart investment to get some protection of a screen protector and a case.
For those that complain about not being able to show off the iPhone, hence carrying naked, then consider getting a clear case with a clear screen protector as you can still show it off to appease one's Ego!
The plastic or rubber cases offer better protection in that the cases absorb the shock after the iPhone is dropped.
Also, get a screen protector. Sometimes, something might slip and fall directly on the iPhone's face and crack it. Seen too many other people's iPhones with cracked screens as they refused to use a screen protector. Sometimes, if you go naked with your iPhone, a drop may also shatter the screen.
Had the 5S then 6S Plus then 8 Plus and all in clear cases with a screen protector and now the 13 Pro in a clear plastic case with a screen protector.
Time to get rid of the bulkier ness and went with the relatively smaller Pro though it's really bigger than the Plus iPhones since it doesn't have the bezels. Miss the Touch ID home button and still learning to swipe for many things on the newer iOS and iPhone.
Considering the high prices of the current iPhones, it's a smart investment to get some protection of a screen protector and a case.
For those that complain about not being able to show off the iPhone, hence carrying naked, then consider getting a clear case with a clear screen protector as you can still show it off to appease one's Ego!
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Props to anyone who carries it without a case on. My hands are always slippery and I constantly drop my phone.
And in a house filled with hardwood floors, cases have been a godsend.
And in a house filled with hardwood floors, cases have been a godsend.
I just dropped my brand new two minutes old iPhone 13 without a case in the Best Buy parking lot. It fell from my back pocket and flipped to the asphalt surface. It had one very small nick on the corner. No scuffs and more importantly no cracked screen. Stupid!!
Apple made few design changes to the iPhone 13 lineup and the new devices continue to feature a durable Ceramic Shield front to protect the display, a glass back, and flat edges at the side.
Allstate Protection Plans conducted one of its annual drop tests on the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro, and found that due to the similar designs, the iPhone 13 models are comparable to the iPhone 12 models when it comes to durability.
In a face-down drop test without a case, the iPhone 13 survived a single drop with only minor damage, but it cracked at the top and bottom corners in the second drop test. The iPhone 13 Pro cracked across the bottom in its first drop test, and these are the same results seen with the iPhone 12 models.
In a back-down drop test the iPhone 13 survived with hardly any damage, showing only minor cracks along one of the cameras and the corner. The iPhone 13 Pro shattered after one drop, and again, these results mirrored the results Allstate Protection Plans saw with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro.
This year, Allstate Protection Plans added in-case drop tests to see how well protected the iPhones are in Apple's Silicone and Leather MagSafe Case options.
With the Silicone Case, the iPhone 13 survived three back-down drops in a row with only a small scratch on a camera lens. In a face-down drop, the iPhone 13 cracked on its second drop.
In the Leather Case, the iPhone 13 Pro survived three drops with no damage when dropped back-down, but it cracked on its first drop when dropped face-down.As with any drop test, what happens to an iPhone 13 model when dropped in the real world is going to depend on the height that it's dropped from, the material that it falls on, where the iPhone takes the hit, and other factors, so these demonstrations aren't necessarily indicative of what's going to occur when your phone is dropped.
Apple sells AppleCare+ for the new iPhones, which covers two incidents of accidental damage each year for a $29 deductible. AppleCare+ is often worth purchasing for those who have concerns about device durability and want peace of mind about any potential accidents.
Article Link: iPhone 13 Models Have Same Durability as iPhone 12 in Drop Tests
yeah silicone cases by default are VERY soft to begin with and like you said May have slipped during impact.
sorry it’s a really bad break brand new full retail and bam.
that said this is a controlled test. I’m the real world, impacts widely differ, could’ve hit a pebble face flat or harder impact etc. I’ve heard people try to crunch AC+ cost and avoid it and only to be sorry later on. Even stating it’s a cash grab, only to bite their lips & curse poor decision later on.
I’ve owned an iPhone since 2012 and have never had a broken or cracked screen. Wild how careless a lot of people are sometimes
I find these tests really bizarre and it's nothing more than click-bait. For one, I would literally have to throw my phone in the air to simulate what these guys are doing, and that never happens. It's just such an unrealistic simulation of what happens in the real world.
Phones rarely fall straight down, as there is normally some lateral movement to the fall. Moreover, people mostly try and catch their phones as they fall (not always, and I get that), so that takes away from the impact. In my case, my foot takes the brunt of my device's falls (iPhone 12 Pro).
Then, there is the angle. Who the heck drops it perfectly face down!?! The point of impact is logically the heaviest on the phone, but ultimately it's completely random, meaning the impact depends on countless factors.
Velocity, angle, surface, phone protection, and even temperature and humidity.
Ultimately, it's just garbage what these guys are doing and they are simply wasting perfectly good phones for YouTube entertainment.
Just use a good quality screen protector, a decent case, and avoid dropping your phone! (Insurance is usually a good call for butter-fingers).
Phones rarely fall straight down, as there is normally some lateral movement to the fall. Moreover, people mostly try and catch their phones as they fall (not always, and I get that), so that takes away from the impact. In my case, my foot takes the brunt of my device's falls (iPhone 12 Pro).
Then, there is the angle. Who the heck drops it perfectly face down!?! The point of impact is logically the heaviest on the phone, but ultimately it's completely random, meaning the impact depends on countless factors.
Velocity, angle, surface, phone protection, and even temperature and humidity.
Ultimately, it's just garbage what these guys are doing and they are simply wasting perfectly good phones for YouTube entertainment.
Just use a good quality screen protector, a decent case, and avoid dropping your phone! (Insurance is usually a good call for butter-fingers).
It generally can.....you'll find it's the display that drains the most on a phone. As an example, I have used my phone to connect to my Garmin Edge (cycle computer), and transmit in real-time over Bluetooth my location and stats to my phone which acts as a bridge to sending this information to my live tracking stats.
I've done plenty of 6-8 hour rides and it barely makes a dent in the battery. I think my last 6-hour ride took 10% off the battery.
If you want protection, get one of these:
Wow! Hope you feel better and get well soon 🙏 but pleased your iPhone 13 Pro was safe.I took a big fall onto concrete yesterday. My 2-day old iPhone 13 Pro was in my pocket and I fell directly on it (after my back broke the fall). Fractured a rib, but the phone is fine
(It does have Apple's leather case on it)
People buy cases anyway so would the lost revenue in selling cases offset the repairs? I'm not so sure.
I'm so glad they were able to work in the "evolution rather than revolution." After all, it is totally normal to expect a company to release a revolutionary product each and every year. How about some recognition of stability of durability?
Yes, I have a case. And a screen protector. And an external battery for recharging the phone. And a cable. I would prefer to have an all-in-one ruggedized iPhone.It generally can.....you'll find it's the display that drains the most on a phone. As an example, I have used my phone to connect to my Garmin Edge (cycle computer), and transmit in real-time over Bluetooth my location and stats to my phone which acts as a bridge to sending this information to my live tracking stats.
I've done plenty of 6-8 hour rides and it barely makes a dent in the battery. I think my last 6-hour ride took 10% off the battery.
If you want protection, get one of these:
And in my case it appears to be the GPS that drains the battery, so in your setup is the GPS on your Garmin? On a typical hillwalking trip I am walking about 10-12 hours/day, so generally I have to top up the phone during lunch and then overnight. Of course I carry a printed map and compass as a backup, but I just prefer the convenience of using the phone. Also, adding satellite functionality for SOS texts to the iPhone, if it is possible, would be reassuring, as would an attachment point for a lanyard. I think if Apple sold a sport version of the iPhone it would find an untapped market.