Testing of iPhone Air Durability: Apple deliberately damages new iPhones by scraping, hurling, and bending them
The much-anticipated iPhone 17 series, including the Air, Pro, and standard models, is set to hit the shelves tomorrow. In the coming week, independent drop and scratch tests will provide a comprehensive assessment of these new devices.
Apple has introduced Ceramic Shield as reinforcement for the glass backs of the iPhone 17 Pro and Air. According to the tech giant, Ceramic Shield 2 offers up to 3 times more scratch resistance compared to previous coatings.
In a series of videos released by Apple, the durability of the new iPhone Air and other models has been demonstrated. The iPhone 17 Pro, for instance, withstood impacts quite impressively in a drop test, with the display remaining intact and the aluminum undamaged.
Industry giants like JerryRigEverything and AllState Protection Plans will conduct destructive tests on the new iPhone models this weekend. However, the exact heights from which Apple dropped the iPhone 17 Pro during the drop test remain undisclosed.
TomsGuide reports that the marks on Ceramic Shield 2 are likely from the mineral itself and can be easily wiped away. A video shows the new display protection on the iPhone 17 being touched by an electric arm with an unknown mineral tip and remaining undamaged.
The iPhone Air has shown impressive resilience, withstanding significant bending without any lasting damage. In a test, the device was mechanically loaded with a simulated weight of 130 pounds (58.967 kg).
Few statements about the durability of the new iPhone Air have been made so far, with Apple remaining the sole major source of information about the longevity of its own products at launch. The exact level of scratch resistance provided by the new Ceramic Shield 2 is yet to be commented on by Apple.
Independent tests in the coming week will include comprehensive assessments of battery life in real-world use, performance of the new A19 chips, display brightness, and durability tests such as bend and drop resistance. Evaluations of the devices' build quality and materials, including comparisons between titanium and aluminum housings, will also form part of these tests.
The review embargo for the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 series has been lifted, but the first devices will not reach customers until at least Friday. Previous models have likely only been made available by Apple as loans for testing.
Stay tuned for more updates on the durability and performance of the new iPhone 17 series.
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