Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame has got his hands on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung‘s latest top-of-the-line 5G flagship model. We are already familiar with the routine – an unboxing/durability test video and then a teardown video revealing the internals. The Youtuber has now published a video of the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s durability test.
The video takes us through the various tests such as scratch, bend and heat test that should affirm if the device is a durable one or not. First off is the scratch test where the screen is tested using a Mohs pick to determine where the device lies in the Mohs hardness scale. The Galaxy S20 Ultra’s AMOLED screen began scratching at level six. The scratches become deeper at level seven which means the device can conveniently withstand scratches from objects inside the user’s pocket such as keys. However, sand particles are an exception as they contain minerals that can scratch above those levels.
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The S20 Ultra is shown to have a metal frame which won’t break but will scratch easily. Zack also notes the absence of a front speaker grille at the top. The rear panel is also made from the same glass on the display and it extends to the camera hump. The phone’s buttons on the side are made from metal, making them equally durable.
The next test is the burn test where the display is made to go under the flame. The test underscores the impressive heat resistance which the Galaxy S20 Ultra offers. The screen came in contact with a naked flame and was unscathed but when held up for 30 seconds, the display got damaged. However, it recovers from the damage over time.
The final test was a bend test and even though the device bends slightly, there wasn’t any audible creaking or groans from the device and it only bends slightly. You can check out the YouTube video from down below.
Overall, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a durable phone but as Zack Nelson noted repeatedly in his test, the device is not quite as durable as should be expected of a device that costs well over $1000.
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