I'm just the opposite, no way I'm putting a case on a $1000+ phone. The look and feel is just too nice to cover up.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Devices Prove More Breakable Than iPhone 13 in Drop Test
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Are you saying iPhone's display, battery, CPU chip, storage and camera sensor are junk? Because depending on the version all or some of these components were made by Samsung.
Same here, I do a lot of field work, my iPhone has taken severe drops on difficult terrain, never broken. My brother dropped it while on the sofa, probably the height of a coffee table, and it shattered immediately.
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This is dumb. It all just depends on luck. I dropped my iPhone a million times, no damage whatsoever. A friend kneeled down to tie his shoe once and his brand new iPhone slipped out of his pocket from a height of like 30 cm and it shattered
So the Samsung screen and back broke after 1 drop, and the iPhone 13 after 2... I mean, is that really THAT much better? And it sounds like the iPhone 13 might be one more drop away from being useless.
Not saying that difference should be dismissed. But given the number of variables that are out of control when doing these drop tests, that doesn't seem significant to me.
Not saying that difference should be dismissed. But given the number of variables that are out of control when doing these drop tests, that doesn't seem significant to me.
It amazes me that we’re still regularly seeing glass backs on flagships. It’s nothing more than an unnecessary point of failure.
Drop test comparisons between smartphones are like crash test comparisons for different models of car - interesting but not referred to when someone ultimately buys a car.
All the glass smartphones break way too easily.
Also I’ve never seen a drop test that was repeatable. All it takes is for a phone to land at a very slightly different angle and the results can be completely different.
All the glass smartphones break way too easily.
Also I’ve never seen a drop test that was repeatable. All it takes is for a phone to land at a very slightly different angle and the results can be completely different.
I take great care when I handle my iPhone 13(magsafe silicon case), but it's good to know it could handle some damage, should the unspeakable happen.
Case versus no case matters - that should be the real takeaway.
But Macrumors is playing to their audience.
But Macrumors is playing to their audience.
Wow wow
I have been waiting for this test to ultimately decide which device to buy??
As someone that doesn’t use a case on my iPhone because even though tens of millions are sold every month I like to see the “premium” finish millions of others are seeing too?
Only cheap people use cases
I will rather pay for apple care so others can also enjoy this premium ubiquitous phone ??
If you’re broke just say that and buy a case
Now I can purchase the 13 pro max now that the drop tests have been released
I have been waiting for this test to ultimately decide which device to buy??
As someone that doesn’t use a case on my iPhone because even though tens of millions are sold every month I like to see the “premium” finish millions of others are seeing too?
Only cheap people use cases
I will rather pay for apple care so others can also enjoy this premium ubiquitous phone ??
If you’re broke just say that and buy a case
Now I can purchase the 13 pro max now that the drop tests have been released
The Ultra does, and it smashes at a drop of 3ft, pocket height.
A friend who always has a shiiiiny iPhone never uses a case. His only explanation for this is that he looks after it properly.
The way I see it, all smartphones are potentially gonna break when dropped... you just need the wrong angle and BOOM. I know accidents happen and all but nothing will replace proper care for a $1000 device.
I didn't make the original statement but are we talking these days or 80's to mid-90's?
- These days? Random kids/hipsters who like shiny things and have cash to spare.
- 80's to mid-90's? A small, very particular group of people who weren't purchasing fab products from glitzy stores.
Build quality of smartphones are becoming better. But repair costs are very high if something breaks.
Every iPhone I’ve ever owned has lived inside of an Otterbox Defender, including my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I don’t care what the iPhone looks like naked, I’m only concerned about what I get via the screen, and in protecting that overpriced device! I’ve never damaged one yet. But I’m 64 and wisdom comes with age! Unfortunately a bunch of bad stuff comes with age too…