Is iPhone 8 easy to break? Is it easy to break iPhone X? First crash test. What happens if iPhone X falls on concrete?

Carrying it without a case is extremely impractical: you will have to sacrifice the beauty of the glass cover.

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On September 22, sales of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus began in the countries of the first wave, the most noticeable difference of which from previous generation- glass body. They will start selling them in Russia only after a week.

Apple hasn't released a glass iPhone since 2011. The aluminum casing introduced in the iPhone 5 proved to be stronger and more durable, but hindered adoption wireless charging. With the start of iPhone 8 sales, testers and video bloggers around the world began to check how new smartphone behaves when falling. In commercials, the iPhone 8 is sometimes compared to Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note 8 - they also have a glass body, and Korean smartphones are positioned as direct competitors to the new line from Apple.

Drop test

The author of the video blog JerryRigEverything compared the effect of two iPhone 8s falling on concrete: one without protection, and the second in a plastic case. The first two falls caused almost no damage to both smartphones, the third time the screen of the iPhone 8 without a case cracked, and the fourth time there was a severe crack on the back cover. The smartphone in the case survived all the falls safely, even when it was thrown with an arm extended above its head.

Bloggers from PhoneBuff tested the Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus using special equipment for drop tests. Smartphones were thrown flat on the front and back panel, and also dropped on its side. The last test showed the least damage: the end frame in both models turned out to be shock-resistant and was only slightly scratched.

Falling flat on a hard surface was disastrous on both sides. The screens turned out to be more durable than back covers- however, the iPhone 8 Plus could not withstand ten drops on the “face” and its multi-touch stopped working correctly. The back cover of the Note 8 was more durable (a large fragment flew out of the iPhone 8 Plus from constant falls), but on both smartphones it shattered at the first impact.

Another video from PhoneBuff - this time bloggers compared the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8. Korean smartphone survived the fall on the lid worse than the iPhone 8: the S8's glass was slightly scratched, but the iPhone's was not. Unexpectedly for the authors of the video, the facial fall showed the same results. However, after falling face-first for the third time in a row, the iPhone 8 still received a severe chip in the right top corner screen.

The EverythingApplePro project compared the new iPhones with the previous generation. By dropping the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus from waist height onto the back cover, the presenter managed to crack the screen of the older model, but the new one survived the fall without damage. When he dropped the smartphones from head height (using another undamaged iPhone 7 Plus), the iPhone 8 Plus was already broken: from one blow, its entire back panel was covered in cobwebs. Repeated fall on rear end iPhone cover 8 Plus did not survive: a piece fell off of it.

Scratches

Having tested the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 using tools from a special kit with attachments of different levels of hardness (from plastic to topaz), EverythingApplePro found that the new generation is less susceptible to scratches than the previous one. Only topaz (level 8) took the glass in the iPhone 8, while less hard nozzles (levels 6 and 7) left marks on the aluminum body.

Blogger JerryRigEverything was able to scratch not only iPhone glass 8, but its camera, which Apple claims is made of sapphire. The blogger said that when examining the structure of the glass on a camera under a microscope, he found out that it was not pure sapphire, but a proprietary alloy of sapphire with something less durable. Moreover, it turned out that the aluminum end and all the buttons are very susceptible to scratches, and between the glass screen and the frame there is a small plastic gasket: most likely, it serves as both a sealant and protection in case of falls.

Bend test

The problem of bending iPhones became relevant back in 2014. Then the iPhone 6 came out with a body made of a single piece of aluminum, and users felt that it could bend right in their pocket. Tests show that even two generations later the problem persists - but not in the iPhone 8.

In the video above, JerryRigEverything also tried to bend an iPhone 8 using his hands, but it didn't work. According to the blogger, the glass case does not bend at all and successfully passed the test, unlike the previous generation smartphone. In the case of the iPhone 7, the bend test completely destroyed the tightness of the smartphone.

The EverythingApplePro project conducted a similar hand bending test, but clearly with more force. The iPhone 7 broke in half near the volume down button, but the iPhone 8 almost passed the test. No matter how hard the video blog host bent it, the glass did not give way - only the screen came out of the frame for a moment, but returned back. However, the frame itself was slightly bent in the area of ​​the bottom strip, which serves as an antenna.

Drowning

Blogger Jonathan Morrison immersed an iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8 in a public fountain with ice water for an hour - although his team had to watch the suspicious man more than the smartphones. By technical specifications protection from water Galaxy The S8 had to prove itself better than its competitor.

One way or another, both smartphones survived - after returning from the fountain, everything was in perfect order.

After new iPhone 8 went on sale, various strength tests began to appear on Youtube like mushrooms after rain. For a smartphone that has exchanged a metal back cover for a glass one, turning into a “fragile sandwich,” any fall by default should end in failure. However, whether this is true or not, it is wiser to check not for own smartphone, but on the test one. In addition, watching such videos can help you make a smart decision about whether to use a case.

JerryRigEverything, well known to you, immediately noted that he considers such tests “unscientific”, since in a normal situation it is difficult to achieve reproducible conditions and results, which means that any drop test can be described as “it may crash, or maybe not - depending on your luck.” However, he decided to run it by using a sponsored case against an iPhone 8 in a group drop test.

Surprisingly, both smartphones (protected and not) survived the fall from their knees onto concrete perfectly. The subjects also endured the second fall from the height of a jeans pocket normally, however, when falling on its edge, a regular iPhone 8 still cracked its front glass in the area Home buttons. Well, then cracks appeared on the back glass panel, while the smartphone in the case remained intact until the end of the tests. The conclusion of JerryRigEverything is clear - if you have already dropped your smartphone or feel that you are capable of this, then it is better to immediately purchase a suitable case than to hope for luck.

The very first fall showed that the metal of the iPhone 7 Plus is very durable - not a scratch was left on it, but the front glass cracked, despite the fact that the smartphone fell on its “back.” More new model passed the first test with honor. However, as soon as the tester lifted the smartphone higher and dropped it from human height, the back iPhone panel 8 Plus crashed. During subsequent falls on the edge of the smartphone, part of the back panel even broke off, exposing the insides of the device. Interestingly, the front panel of the new product remained intact until it was dropped from a height of 3 meters. EverythingApplePro's conclusion is the same - it is better not to drop smartphones, regardless of whether they have a metal or glass back panel.

The third author from the PhoneBuff channel also decided not to just break the new smartphone Apple iPhone 8 Plus, and compare its strength with the main one competitor to Samsung Galaxy Note 8. It is interesting that this author’s drop test is as close as possible to laboratory experience - an automated installation is used that repeats the test conditions for all its participants.

At the very first stage of testing, when falling flat on their backs, both subjects broke their glass back panels. The fall on the edge only caused scratches on the aluminum frame, but after the fall on the screen, cracks appeared on both the iPhone 8 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8, although the former had more of them.

Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 withstood ten drops in a row on the screen quite well - cracks appeared only in the corners of the screen, and it continued to work. For the screen of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus, the eighth fall in a row under the same conditions turned out to be fatal, however, sharp pieces began to break off from the back panel of the smartphone, which from the point of view of the tester is unsafe. The main conclusion is the same - modern smartphones It's better not to drop it without a case.

When you want to buy glass smartphone, one main concern arises: what will happen if it falls? What if it breaks? On iPhone presentations 8, Apple announced to the whole world that the phone is very, very durable, the glass here will withstand all the difficulties of careless use. After all, this is the most durable glass that has ever been used in phones. Okay, we need to check.

They wanted to leave the iPhone for the asphalt, but the entire center of Moscow was dug up and the asphalt was replaced with noble tiles. To prevent the iPhone 8 Plus from being bored and lonely, we took a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for a couple.

The video turned out great, you can imagine what smartphones can withstand. They will survive falls from low heights with minor scratches. Both use an aluminum frame that takes the impact, and the iPhone's is thicker than the Samsung's, based on our test results.

The main thing is that the phones can withstand falls even on such a rough surface as tiles. Of course, if we are talking about a small height: for example, when the device falls from a pocket, you can get away with a few small scratches on the case and that’s all.

To the great delight of the owners of numerous Chinese “manufactures” that produce and sell replacement components for smartphones around the world, Apple decided to pack it in a case with two glass panels, which are quite easily broken when dropped from a height of human height.

Experienced users remember the time when the iPhone 4 / 4S with a broken back panel was one of the most popular smartphones, now this fate most likely awaits the new iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and . At least, the first drop tests of the 5.5-inch device do not inspire faith in new glass manufacturing technologies. The description on the company's official website states that Apple has never produced such durable glass, and in addition, its use has finally made it possible to implement wireless charging.

Let's take a look at the results of experiments by independent bloggers.

Drop test iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 8 Plus - No. 1

One of the first to destroy brand new smartphones was a well-known specialist in this matter under the nickname TechRax from the YouTube channel of the same name. In his video, he dropped the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus several times from his height in the same way that would have happened if he had dropped the phone during a conversation. Result in detailed description does not need it - both glass panels of the 5.5-inch G8 are covered with a web of cracks and will require replacement.

Drop test iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 8 Plus - No. 2

More detailed testing The same models were carried out by the authors of the EverythingApplePro channel. Their series of experiments began with a seemingly harmless fall from less than a meter onto the back panel, which unexpectedly caused the iPhone 7 Plus to burst. safety glass display. The device was replaced and subsequently the iPhone 8 Plus and the updated iPhone 7 Plus fell onto both panels and edges from heights of 1, 2 and 3 meters.

This time, the iPhone 8 Plus showed a decent result - the display module survived a fall from a human height. The rear panel could not withstand the collision with concrete. Put an end to life cycle Both devices have a three-meter free fall.

Let me remind you that Valya smashed the iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with all his might during the famous crash test, and we decided to repeat the steps in reverse order: that is, restore the devices and tell you about our experience. Glass flagships are charming - exactly until the moment you drop them on the asphalt.

Repairing the device cost 21,670 rubles; it can take from one to several days, it all depends on your desire to pay extra for speed. There are no problems with the device, we use it at work for various tasks. It's time to get my iPhone 8 Plus repaired, I charged the smartphone and went to an authorized service center B2X on Nikolskaya - Samsung was repaired in an official service center, so we will also carry the iPhone in the same service, to be fair. Let me remind you... And so, I packed sandwiches with me, took a thermos of coffee, checked whether the spoon in my duffel bag was clinking against the pot - in fact, I left the office, immediately went into the shopping center, went up to the second floor and now I’m torturing polite guys in B2X.

The story is like this. You hand over your broken iPhone 8 Plus, pay 30,990 rubles, and after 3-5 days you receive the same new iPhone 8 Plus. Alas, our martyr is beyond repair. Of course, there are nuances. If the PCT device was purchased in Europe, then the service will help, and you can exchange the device for a new one for money. If the device is from the USA, alas, they will not help you with a replacement. Why is this happening? Because there are three iPhone versions 8 Plus, A1864, A1897, A1898. Officially, A1897 is imported into our country, it is imported throughout science, with all taxes, with all certificates for the relevant authorities. In order to remove a broken device for further disposal or repair, Apple must show all these documents in reverse order - but how can this be done if it is an “American” with a different module? No way. Therefore, alas, there is no way to exchange an iPhone 8 Plus from the USA for a new one in the official service. But don't be upset. First of all, breaking an iPhone 8 Plus is not an easy task. Secondly, even if rear end cannot be replaced, you can only change the screen, it will cost 14,000 rubles, the repair duration is 10-12 days. Thirdly, for any glass gadget, I highly recommend buying a good case so as not to break off or shake every time you drop it. Finally, I advise you to check iPhone model before purchasing to avoid problems.

So what did we do? We returned the iPhone 8 Plus, paid 30,990 rubles, and will receive a new one. Such a device will be subject to Apple warranty for three months. On the one hand, it seems like Samsung easily repairs its flagships and it costs less (21,760 rubles per full recovery), on the other hand, getting a completely new device is also nice. Someday, of course, there will be a fighter for consumer rights, he will write a statement and the company will also bring glass back covers, but for now the situation is like this.

Happiness and health to you, God bless you!