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iPhone 7 Undergoes Extreme Durability Test in New Video [Updated]
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no but he did start the bending iPhones. we're not questioning his unboxing and least I am not
Look ma! I'm a scientist on YouTube!
I am curious about the camera lens, though. I see no reason to advertise it as "sapphire" if it isn't. I wonder why it scratched... Most of the hardness testers I see apply a calibrated pressure, which this guy clearly isn't, but does that explain it? I also can't tell what he's considering to be a scratch-- he says it's "deeply scratched", but I can't tell if it's just the optical coating that was scraped off.
The home button isn't sapphire and was never claimed to be.There is no "button" anymore-- it's the same material as the LCD glass.
He's just blowing smoke on the headphone jack comment. Yes, every connector has a certain number of insertion cycles, but to say with such conviction that removing the headphone jack made the device less reliable gives some insight into how deeply scientifically he's thinking about things.
Ignoring the fact that they may have better engineered the lightning connector to account for more insertion cycles, and taking at face value his statement that Apple has "doubled" the number of cycles on the lightning connector, if the lightning connector were rated at 10,000 cycles but the headphone jack was rated at 4,000 then they've improved the reliability.
If the lightning connector is rated at 10,000 cycles, and the battery is rated at 5,000 charge cycles, then there's no impact on device reliability.
And, of course, if you're trying to water proof something then fewer breaches in the seal makes the device more reliable.
I am curious about the camera lens, though. I see no reason to advertise it as "sapphire" if it isn't. I wonder why it scratched... Most of the hardness testers I see apply a calibrated pressure, which this guy clearly isn't, but does that explain it? I also can't tell what he's considering to be a scratch-- he says it's "deeply scratched", but I can't tell if it's just the optical coating that was scraped off.
The home button isn't sapphire and was never claimed to be.
He's just blowing smoke on the headphone jack comment. Yes, every connector has a certain number of insertion cycles, but to say with such conviction that removing the headphone jack made the device less reliable gives some insight into how deeply scientifically he's thinking about things.
Ignoring the fact that they may have better engineered the lightning connector to account for more insertion cycles, and taking at face value his statement that Apple has "doubled" the number of cycles on the lightning connector, if the lightning connector were rated at 10,000 cycles but the headphone jack was rated at 4,000 then they've improved the reliability.
If the lightning connector is rated at 10,000 cycles, and the battery is rated at 5,000 charge cycles, then there's no impact on device reliability.
And, of course, if you're trying to water proof something then fewer breaches in the seal makes the device more reliable.
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The home button is not the same piece as the LCD display. Do some research. I fix it has shown that it is still a separate component and can be replaced if needed.
It's not false at all. You said there is no more button. Apple obviously disagrees with you. Whether it is referenced as a "new button" or just a "button", it is still a BUTTON. Otherwise Apple wouldn't have used the word button in the description of the "new button".
How can you shills claim that this guy is a scam when he scratches the iPhone but when he scratched the note 7 using the same method, then it is a point against the note? Lol
But to make it water resistant they did have to use a seal...
I'm sorry, I'll let myself out.
It took me a minute... but I eventually got it. You can stay.![tumblr_m5uav5JDoF1qdey1zo1_500.png]()
Woah, some debate about if sapphire is present in the home "button"! The iPhone 7 specs don't get that specific, but I did find a page explaining how touch ID works. According to that, it depends on sapphire crystal, apple says it "protects the sensor and acts as a lens to precisely focus it on your finger."
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204587
Yah I noticed the date, Sept 2015. Question is, why would apple remove it? What protects the sensor, what's the lens made of that could do a better job?
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204587
Yah I noticed the date, Sept 2015. Question is, why would apple remove it? What protects the sensor, what's the lens made of that could do a better job?
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That is correct and exactly why I said you were correct in my first response to you. I never disagreed about it not being sapphire. I only disagreed with it not being a button as you claimed. Whether it's physical or virtual, it's still a button. I just wanted to make sure you are clear on that.
Because it then shows that the i7 is twice as hard?
Stop generalizing us all together. I never called him a scam. Calm down.
Not about 3 years - from 3-6.6 yrs based on your own numbers above (1500-3000 matings a year). The average would be 4.4 yrs.
He's a fracking scammer in all cases. Anyone getting "news" from Youtube is an idiot.
Yes we are debating the new home button because it is NEW. Brand new for this release. Isn't this the most opportune time to discuss and debate new functions, features, and materials? Some people like to have all the info and knowledge they can; especially about products they love, especially if those products have brand new features like the changing of the iconic home button. Wondering what it is covered with makes perfect sense to most, maybe not you. What may be perceived as bickering by you may simply be perceived as healthy debate and informative to others.
Even though I believe you were being facetious, I believe the antenna band material has remained the same. Perhaps you have another topic for us to add to the "great debates of 2016"?
Have to say it's a pretty durable phone. Impressive how the screen recovers from a naked flame!
It states nothing about the home button but for the camera lens it states its sapphire crystal.
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There's an awful lot of drama in this thread for something that has yet to be confirmed by anyone other than this one youtuber. The guy could have made a mistake with his testing. Apple has yet to claim something on their website and have it not be true so I don't know why they would start now. If it turns out to be true then by all means get out your pitchforks, but I think we should hold off on judging until we know for sure.
I disagree, if you buy something w x material and it turns out it isn't that material you would be mad and maybe the item won't perform as good plus its harder to believe the company is not lying to you about other stuff. Besides this, the video its not click bait and is not unrealistic.
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i believe they were deep enough w the 7.
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They check gold always and also check machines inside 'rolex' watches
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New Black iPhone 7![]()
Hardware review YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has put the new iPhone 7 through an intensive durability test, concluding that Apple has designed a "solid phone" with good build quality, but with a couple of reservations.
The latest video shows how a black matte iPhone 7 stands up to scratching, applied heat, and bending. In the first test, the screen stands up to a utility knife with no problems. However, when a harder level 6 mineral pick is applied it incurs damage, suggesting that coins and keys won't scratch it, but care should be taken to protect it against other abrasive materials that can be found in pockets and purses.
The iPhone 7 screen also lasts almost 10 seconds on contact with an open flame, after which the pixels get warm and turn off before completely recovering within seconds. In conclusion, screen durability is described as being "on par with typical smartphone screen hardness".
On the back of the phone, the anodized aluminum casing on the matte black model holds up well against key scratches, leaving hardly a mark, but it can't stand up to the cut of a razor blade.
Elsewhere, the new Taptic Engine home button stands up to the assaults of a razor blade, but suffers a deep scratch with a mid-level hardness pick. JerryRigEverything claims that this proves it is regular glass and not sapphire, contradicting Apple's own specifications for the phone.
Similarly, the rear camera lens on the iPhone 7 is demonstrated to be scratch-resistant when a razor blade is used, but it scratches deeply with a level 6 hardness pick. According to the reviewer, sapphire would be expected to withstand up to level 9, so the lens isn't sapphire either, but Apple would disagree. Meanwhile, the buttons are confirmed as metal, while the antenna bands remain plastic.
From a purely durability perspective, JerryRigEverything calls the removal of the headphone jack on the new iPhone "an extremely bad move", owing to the fact that two accessory types - headphones and charging cables - must now use the same port, doubling the rate of wear and tear. Another reason to use wireless headphones instead, perhaps.
Lastly, the bend test confirms the iPhone 7's aluminum chassis isn't susceptible to bending like the iPhone 6, which received plenty of criticism for this. However, waterproofing adhesive between the screen and the frame does begin to tear when significant pressure is applied, suggesting that sitting on the phone is still inadvisable.
Article Link: iPhone 7 Undergoes Extreme Durability Test in New Video
Bendgate x
Scratchgate x
Drowngate x
Fingerprintgate ?
heh, actually.. according to this video at least, it looks like you will be able to do that and the phone will still allow you to call 911.. and do some internetting while you wait for the EMTs to show up.