An important aspect of smartphones is durability and robustness in everyday life. An insurance company subjected both the S22 and the iPhone 13 to an endurance test.
The S22 should definitely be provided with a case. (Source: Spigen)
- Robustness plays an important role, especially with expensive smartphones.
- The large display and camera often make them very susceptible to damage.
- An insurance provider has now subjected the flagships from Samsung and Apple to an endurance test.
The release of the new Samsung Galaxy S22 was not long ago and of course there are already the first tests and reviews of the smartphone. For example, the insurance service Allstate Protection Plan subjected all three versions of the S22 to an endurance test.
This gives us a good impression of the robustness of the smartphone and whether a case is worth it or not. In addition, identical tests were carried out with the iPhone 13, which is why a very good comparison between the two competitors can be made here.
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The S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra in the test
First, the various models were dropped onto tarmac from around 1.8 meters, with the front down in the first test. The best was the S22+, which was damaged but can still be used. The S22 and S22 Ultra, on the other hand, were so badly damaged that much of the screen became unusable in each case.
In the second test, the phones were dropped from the same height, bottom first. The backs of all models are completely splintered, with the rest remaining intact. However, use here could also be dangerous due to the broken glass. In addition, the rounded sides of the S22 have made it more vulnerable to side impacts.
iPhone 13 in direct comparison
In direct comparison, Allstate also subjected the iPhone 13 to such tests. The iPhone 13 survived the fall with the display first the first time with minor damage and the display only cracked the second time. The device from Apple also withstood the fall on the back twice with minor damage. Major damage only occurred there after three falls.
Conclusion
Overall, the iPhone 13 is significantly more resistant to damage than Samsung’s S22. An important aspect here is probably the shape and also the curved display. In addition, the S22 is also more prone to damage than its predecessor. Although the S21 could not keep up with the iPhone 12, it was still more stable than the S22. We hope that Samsung will put more emphasis on robustness and stability in the future.
Until then, we will introduce you to recommended protective covers for the Galaxy S22.
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