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Apple increased the durability of the iPhone 12 last year with a ceramic shield on top of what is probably a custom Gorilla Glass. It proved to be highly durable and now we’ve seen how Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, compares to the iPhone 12 Pro Max in a detailed drop test. Samsung’s latest did not withstand drops like the 12 Pro Max, and may even be less durable than its predecessor S20 Ultra.
PhoneBuff was launched today with a detailed drop test of Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max. While smartphone manufacturers always exaggerate claims for durability, Apple has really delivered the iPhone 12 line and the new ceramic shield, in addition to really durable glass and a steel frame (for Pro and Pro Max). Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame.
The test put both smartphones in a fall on the back, corner and face. And then a bonus round of 10 more drops – 14 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Both the 12 Pro Max and S21 Ultra made it through the first two falls, but the S21 Ultra saw a shattered screen after the frontal fall, while the 12 Pro Max came out unscathed.
After the bonus round, more and more damage occurred on the Galaxy S21, with PhoneBuff noticing that even the rear casing seems to scratch more than the S20. He mentioned that it could have been just a matter of luck in the damage of the S21, but it could also be the weight and the new design (rounded edges) compared to the S20 Ultra.
After the first three rounds and 14 more drops, the iPhone 12 Pro Max had its screen fully intact with only minor scratch damage. PhoneBuff called him a “clear winner” and remains the YouTuber smartphone crash testing champion.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra was still working, but it had a broken screen in several places and noticeable scratches on the back. Check out the complete drop test below:
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