The recently released Google Pixel 6a has appeared on JerryRigEverything’s YouTube channel. That means that the device has been put through the paces of several durability tests. A short YouTube video from the channel detailed the durability tests, and the Pixel 6a performed well.
The Pixel 6s had been the subject of intense speculations before its eventual release. The JerryRigEverything video lasted for about 6 minutes. The durability tests included scratch, heat, and bend tests. Overall, the Pixel 6a had a decent performance. The scratch test began by testing the phone’s Gorilla Glass 3 display. A level 6 pick was able to scratch the glass and deeper grooves at level 7. This underscores the vulnerability of the Gorilla Glass 3 protection. However, the fingerprint scanner still retained its ability to pick fingerprints.
The video showed the phone’s metal frames and plastic antenna lines around it. There is also a black rubber ring on the SIM card tray as protection against water. The camera visor of the Pixel 6a is covered by plastic material, while the phone’s backplate is also made of plastic. The plastic-covered areas of the Pixel 6a are much more susceptible to scratches than the glass components. The flame test resulted in a staying time of 10 seconds for the phone under direct heat. This also resulted in the pixels turning off but seems to have recovered afterward.
The Pixel 6a did not break during the bend test. It withstood pressure from the front and back sides. There was minimal dispersion of the display but it reverted to its original position quickly. On the whole, the Google Pixel 6a passed the JerryRigEverything durability tests.
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