IPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Ultimate Drop Test Showdown – Which Flagship Can Take the Punishment

At the iPhone 16 launch event, Apple claimed that the new Ceramic Shield screen is 50 percent more durable than the previous model, and is also 2 times more durable than other smartphones. Of course, many people will want to know how much more durable it really is? Recently, the PhoneBuff channel posted a clip of the iPhone 16 Pro Max drop test.

But of course it is not just one generation. Because there is still a major competitor like the Galaxy S24 Ultra participating in the Drop Test. These 2 models will also use different materials as follows.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

• Use Ceramic Shield screen glass
• Dual ion glass back cover
• Grade 5 titanium frame
• Weight 227 grams

Galaxy S24 Ultra

• Gorilla Glass Armor Screen Glass
• Back Glass: Gorilla Glass Armor
• Grade 2 titanium machine frame
• Weight 232 grams

In the PhonBuff test, it is divided into 3 concrete rounds: the first round is dropping the back cover, the second round is dropping the frame of the device, the third round is dropping the screen, and the bonus round is dropping the screen on a flat surface another 10 rounds. times.

In the first test, I lowered the back. Both suffered a cracked back cover, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s side suffered more damage. The camera lens was also broken from the impact, while the S24 Ultra only had scratches around the lens.

As for the second round, the frame of the device fell. This time the iPhone 16 Pro Max took the lead because it caused less damage. The frame of the device is not scratched as deeply as the S24 Ultra.

And the 3rd round face down. Both glass screens are also shattered. While both claim to be more durable, the S24 Ultra has deep damage to the fingerprint sensor because it can no longer be used, while the 16 Pro Max’s Face ID can still be used normally.

Finishing with the bonus round of resting your face on a flat surface for 10 rounds, the iPhone 16 Pro Max side had a freezing issue. The screen was completely unresponsive the first time, but still pressed Force Restart to get it back and after dropping 10 times, 1 white line appeared on the screen. As for the S24 Ultra, the device did not freeze or turn off. but after dropping 8 devices, the screen was damaged and a white line appeared.

In conclusion, both were completely destroyed in this drop test. In terms of claimed durability, it would not be strange that if they were subjected to a test like this they would be destroyed. In real life, I believe we need to take better care of our cell phones. Or put a case with a good film to protect it.

Source: Funny Phone