iPhone 8 Subjected to Durability and Speed Tests

[MacRumors]

With the iPhone 8 now available for purchase in many places around the world, it's popping up in a whole range of videos on YouTube that are looking at everything from speed to durability.

YouTuber JerryRigEverything aimed to test Apple's claim that the iPhone 8 is using the most durable glass ever included in a smartphone.

He did Mohs test to determine hardness, finding that it scratched at a level 6 out of 10, much like the iPhone 7. For comparison's sake, sapphire, the material used for the Apple Watch display in Stainless Steel and Edition models, is about a 9. The screen resisted scratches from coins, keys, and a razor blade.

In a bend test, the iPhone 8 held up well, faring better than the iPhone 7 last year. There was no separation between the body and the glass and no real distortion to the frame of the device.

YouTuber MadMatt did a speed test comparison between the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus, displaying apps launching side by side along with a Geekbench benchmark. While apps launched at about the same rate on both devices, the iPhone 8 did much better on the Geekbench test, as we saw last week in leaked A11 scores.

Earlier today, popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee did an iPhone 8 unboxing video, which is worth watching if you'd like to see the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus pulled right out of the box.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are already in the hands of many customers around the world. Deliveries will start in the United States in the morning, with customers on the east coast set to receive the first iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K models at around 8:00 a.m. local time.

Article Link: iPhone 8 Subjected to Durability and Speed Tests

 

[Peace]

Remind me not to take a box knife to my phone.

 

[imran5720]

why would they mention strongest glass if its same as iphone 7?

 

[Sunny1990]

The glass on the back will be more prone to shatters and scratches. + that sapphire glass on camera lens is not durable it scratches on level 6 compared to htc sapphire display which scratched at level 8

 

[Juan007]

iPhone 8 has the strongest glass, it may not be any better against piercing but it’s nearly shatterproof. Materials science 101.

 

[Tech198]

What do we expect if we also point out the "flaws" ? It obviously concerns us... yet we would wanna afford one as well. "lower grade"

 

[Starfyre]

Looking forward to getting a hands on on Friday.

 

[filmantopia]

why would they mention strongest glass if its same as iphone 7?

Scratching isn't the only indicator of strength.

 

[Zackmd1]

why would they mention strongest glass if its same as iphone 7?

I believe Apple was referring to the rear glass which for whatever reason was not tested in the video... The front glass is standard grollia glass 5 if I remember correctly. The rear glass should also be more resistant to cracking due to the internally bonded steel and copper frame.

 

[Munch]

Had to turn down the sound when the metal on metal scratching began.

 

[macduke]

I want to see a drop test! That’s what matters to me when it comes to improving glass, and hopefully what Apple was talking about when they made it stronger.

 

[pat500000]

I'm very, very, very impressed with the durability part based on Jerry's video. It's funny how Tim Cook tries to make x look cool (not saying x is bad) and make 8 models the red=headed step children....but dang....i'm happy. At least all models should be durable.

 

[kingpushup]

“most” can be equal to prior

“more” would be better than

 

[allenvanhellen]

Very disappointed with the camera lens not being true sapphire and scratching at a level 6, especially without a protective raised ring. If we have to endure a camera hump, it should at least protect the lens!

 

[Abazigal]

I guess there is some upside to Apple recycling the same form factor for the fourth year in a row. When you have so much time to keep adding iterative improvements to your product, it really gets as refined as it can be.

It may be a tired old design, but it’s one that works.

 

[newyorksole]

I'm very, very, very impressed with the durability part based on Jerry's video. It's funny how Tim Cook tries to make x look cool (not saying x is bad) and make 8 models the red=headed step children....but dang....i'm happy. At least all models should be durable.

The 8 is not made to look like the red headed step child. If that was the case it would still have an aluminum back and A10 chip.

The X is the "revolutionary" phone so of course that's going to be discussed more.
[doublepost=1506054138][/doublepost]I didn't watch any of the videos, but uhh (according to the written article) no one has done a drop test? Scratching is one thing, but I think 100% of buyers want to know how easily it CRACKS.

 

[pat500000]

The 8 is not made to look like the red headed step child. If that was the case it would still have an aluminum back and A10 chip.

The X is the "revolutionary" phone so of course that's going to be discussed more.

Yeah, but I meant portraying 8 and plus as one.

 

[macs4nw]

Remind me not to take a box knife to my phone.

I literally cringed when I saw that guy take the utility knife to the ring around the camera and the metal band around the sides of the unit. At least we know something about the durability of the various external components.

 

[pat500000]

I literally cringed when I saw that guy take the utility knife to the ring around the camera and the metal band around the sides of the unit. At least we know something about the durability of the various external components.

Isn't it kind of relief that durability is better?
[doublepost=1506054482][/doublepost]

The 8 is not made to look like the red headed step child. If that was the case it would still have an aluminum back and A10 chip.

The X is the "revolutionary" phone so of course that's going to be discussed more.
[doublepost=1506054138][/doublepost]I didn't watch any of the videos, but uhh (according to the written article) no one has done a drop test? Scratching is one thing, but I think 100% of buyers want to know how easily it CRACKS.

There will be some drop tests..but the iphone isn't offically released till 22....there are people who theirs earlier.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I feel like that speed test wasn’t a fair comparison at all. Half of those apps, especially the games had already been opened before on the 7Plus. On the 8Plus Real Racing and Mario went into first time mode.

 

[Shlooky]

I'm impressed with the bend test

 

[_Refurbished_]

People always do the speed test wrong.

Test the 7 on iOS 10.
Test the 8 on iOS 11.

Everyone has been using the 7 on iOS 10 for the past year. I want to know if it’s faster than last year’s phone, on the software we’ve been using....otherwise it’s a meaningless test in my opinion.

The true test arrives once iOS 11 is refined.... then you can make fair comparisons.

 

[jamesrick80]

Hmm just wondering if Apple is falsifying their multi-core cpu performance or if Apple is paying off Geekbench. I'm sure the more efficient cores are being used more than the high performance ones or vice versa. I know that all six cores can work at once but that has to be seldomly. MKBHD wouldn't have gotten this result if not.

 

[iLoveMyApple]

Had to turn down the sound when the metal on metal scratching began.

I had to completely skip ahead. That sound sent a chill down my spine. Horrible.

 

[itsmilo]

They said the same thing about the iPhone 7 and my 7 Plus go micro scratches all over the display while my old 6 is still flawless