iPhone 7 Bend, Scratch, and Burn Test

[_Refurbished_]

Not sure if this has been posted:

Be aware that he states sapphire is not used on the camera lens, but uses different testing methods on the lens than previous years. My guess is if he ran the same lens test on previous iPhones, the results would be the same.

 

[stormedblue]

My heart hurts watching this video.

 

[Retired Cat]

Looks like the waterproof seals are held in place by adhesive that can be compromised if the phone is subjected to extreme bending.

 

[Swisspo]

Not sure if this has been posted:

Interesting there is no sapphire on the entire phone.

Not gonna lie.. Covered my eyes slightly during that scratch test..

 

[Charadis]

Aren't the Home button and camera lens sapphire? The video seemed to indicate they are not based on scratch test

 

[aPple nErd]

that was like nails on a chalkboard...

 

[_Refurbished_]

Not gonna lie.. Covered my eyes slightly during that scratch test..

I was going to warn against graphic content, but I figured I'd go for extra shock value

 

[areyes163]

He makes great videos. I always watch his.

 

[thats all folks]

good to know I can use the phone while on fire.

 

[hank moody]

That waterproof seals will make it harder to replace broken lcds

 

[_Refurbished_]

That waterproof seals will make it harder to replace broken lcds

Hopefully Apple keeps the same LCD repair price for the 7's. It was pretty hard to find it cheaper from 3rd parties anyway.

 

[iPhisch]

The iPhone Tech Specs page says the lens cover is sapphire. I don't see a mention of the home button material this time around, though.

 

[AWDV8TT]

I want to see someone subject it to deep water. I'm curious at what point it fails

 

[44267547]

I'm curious to see how water resistant the iPhone 7 is. At least compared to the Galaxy Series.

 

[ZombiePete]

I'm curious to see how water resistant the iPhone 7 is. At least compared to the Galaxy Series.

Yeah kind of disappointing he didn't test that. I figured water tests would be first on everyone's lists this year.

 

[cap7ainclu7ch]

Did he test the older phones and find sapphire hardness?

 

[benz240]

Did he test the older phones and find sapphire hardness?

Yep, he says the camera cover is sapphire in both the 6 and 6s, but that it's brittle. Still, kind of disappointing that the 7 is back to regular scratch-prone glass...

(6s)

(6)

 

[VSMacOne]

I closed my eyes when he was scratching the back with his pocket knife. YIKES!! It just feels wrong lol.
On a different note, it feels like a step back to not have sapphire on the lens unless it was hurting the camera quality somehow.

 

[Charadis]

I think I'll be sticking with the 6s and 5s a while. Might buy another 6s or plus. This is a crap move to step back from better quality material, and the removal of headphone jack was already pushing it.

 

[_Refurbished_]

I think I'll be sticking with the 6s and 5s a while. Might buy another 6s or plus. This is a crap move to step back from better quality material, and the removal of headphone jack was already pushing it.

What's strange is that Apple still lists the camera lens as sapphire on their website.

 

[Charadis]

What's strange is that Apple still lists the camera lens as sapphire on their website.

I just wanna know the truth for sure, what is it really made of. Because that scratch test seems very convincing, and I've watched his reviews before

 

[dontworry]

• Sapphire crystal lens cover

http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/specs/

 

[jetlitheone]

Yep, he says the camera cover is sapphire in both the 6 and 6s, but that it's brittle. Still, kind of disappointing that the 7 is back to regular scratch-prone glass...

(6s)

(6)

He didn't use a pick for the lens only a razor blade.

He used a pick on the 7 lens as well... razor blade didn't scratch it. So yeah ... not conclusive.

 

[benz240]

He didn't use a pick for the lens only a razor blade.

He used a pick on the 7 lens as well... razor blade didn't scratch it. So yeah ... not conclusive.

That's a good point. He just used a razor blade for the 6 and 6s, but used the proper hardness testing tools for the 7. He needs to go back and retest the 6 and 6s with the same tools as he tested the 7 with. Otherwise he is making false claims against Apple...could get him into some hot water

 

[_Refurbished_]

That's a good point. He just used a razor blade for the 6 and 6s, but used the proper hardness testing tools for the 7. He needs to go back and retest the 6 and 6s with the same tools as he tested the 7 with. Otherwise he is making false claims against Apple...could get him into some hot water

Yep. I'm awaiting further tests as his tests are not conclusive at this point. You can't make claims, when your testing methodology is different.