According to Allstate Protection Plan drop testing, Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones seem to be more vulnerable to damage than Apple’s iPhone 13 models. New smartphone releases are subject to the same set of drop tests conducted by Allstate, which show that the iPhone’s design is more resistant to damage than other devices.
A six-foot tumble from face-down on the sidewalk damaged all three displays, and two of them were rendered inoperable as a result of the damage. With some noticeable damage to the edges, the S22 middle-tier gadget was still functioning.
The iPhone 13 models tested by Allstate Protection Plans in September performed better in comparison. Apple’s iPhone 13 managed to withstand a single drop face-down before shattering in the second. A little fracture appeared on the bottom of the iPhone 13 Pro.
The back panels of all three Galaxy S22 phones were shattered during the back-down test, but the cameras and other internal components continued to function correctly. However, the glass damage rendered the phones unsafe to operate with only one hand.
On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro’s back glass broke more like the S22 devices in a similar test on the iPhone 13 models, but the iPhone 13 survived two drops with tiny breaks at the camera and corner.
This side-down test for Allstate’s S22 models resulted in little damage for both models, but the S22 Ultra shattered at the edges and along the display when it was dropped. One by one, all of the cellphones were working.
As far as we know, the iPhone 13 has not been subjected to a similar drop test, but in 2020, the iPhone 12 models were dropped on their side in the same test and survived with slight scuffs thanks to their “Armor Aluminum” chassis.
Apple’s iPhones take less damage to the sides than Samsung’s S22 Ultra, which features a curved display. S22 seems to be more fragile than Apple’s new iPhone 13 models, which include a “Ceramic Shield” that is said to be more durable than regular glass. Gorilla Glass Victus+, Corning’s most robust glass, is used in Samsung’s S22 smartphones.
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 smartphones are more prone to damage than the iPhone 13 models tested by Allstate, as well as being more fragile than the Galaxy S21 smartphones from the previous generation, which had a plastic casing. Because of the decreased durability of the S22 and S22 Ultra models compared to their predecessors, the Allstate Protection Plan vice president Jason Siciliano says that users should consider using cases and screen protectors.
Drop tests, as usual, are subject to error due to the random nature of the device’s descent. However, there is always a degree of unpredictability when it comes to real-world findings, and even if the iPhone performs better in controlled testing, it may not be an accurate reflection of how it will perform in the field.
Protective covers should be needed with all-glass smartphones, such as the iPhone 13 and Samsung’s Galaxy S22, since neither Apple’s Ceramic Shield nor Samsung’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ are effective against shattering. Source