Tougher Ceramic Shield on iPhone 16? Sure, but don't just rely on it. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Apple claims the iPhone 16 Pro ships with “2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone.” And ...

Durability is a key selling point for the iPhone 17 lineup. But just how well can the latest phones from Apple stand up to the punishment that daily life can dish out? Pretty well, going by all the ...

I picked up my iPhone 16 Plus protective screen and case even before I got the new phone. I was already aware of the first iPhone 16 drop tests, which proved what I had suspected all along: We still ...

With the launch of the iPhone 16 series—featuring some of the largest models yet—Allstate Protection Plans has put the iPhone 16 Pro Max through its longest-running test: the sidewalk drop. Recent ...

The Galaxy Note 10+ survived a series of drop tests just a bit better than an iPhone XS Max. The extra-large Galaxy Note 10+ survived a series of drop tests just a bit better than the iPhone XS Max.

Apple announced the iPhone 16 series this month with Apple Intelligence and some other improvements. The company boasted that its latest devices are the most durable iPhones ever. You may be wondering ...

The launch of flagship smartphones from mainstream brands usually brings with it a host of tests of all kinds. After all, premium phones are becoming more and more expensive, and potential buyers want ...

Apple’s new iPhone Air, its thinnest model yet, passed bend tests, but still shatters when dropped, according to Allstate Protection Plans‘ latest Breakability Test. The independent evaluation used ...

Apple hasn't announced the iPhone 17 launch event, but reports and estimates say the four iPhone 17 models will be introduced on September 9. That's when Apple will confirm many of the iPhone 17 Air ...

In the first round, the phones were dropped from a height of 1.5 meters onto their backs. Upon impact, the rear glass of both devices shattered, highlighting the vulnerability of glass surfaces.

Durability remains a critical factor for smartphone users who expect their devices to endure the wear and tear of daily life. In a direct comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max were ...

iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield Helps on Drop Tests, But You Still Need a Case Despite the increased durability of the new 'Ceramic Shield' on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, the phones can still crack if dropped ...