The release of a new Samsung Galaxy flagship often prompts a series of rigorous assessments, with drop tests likely being among the most cringe-inducing for tech enthusiasts. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung’s latest foray into premium smartphones, has just faced its initial plunge on the PBKreviews YouTube channel, showcasing the device’s durability.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts an updated design that includes a robust titanium frame and a new flat display. Additionally, it’s the first to feature Corning’s latest innovation, the Gorilla Glass Armor, on its screen. This new glass claims to provide quadruple the scratch resistance over rival glasses and exhibit 75% less reflectivity when compared to its predecessor, the Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which continues to safeguard the phone’s rear.
The presence of Gorilla Glass Armor and a titanium frame suggests that the Galaxy S24 Ultra should offer enhanced resistance to drops and abrasive damage. However, the initial drop test yields somewhat varied results. While the titanium frame stood up remarkably to scratches, the front display wasn’t as fortunate, succumbing to a minor crack after the first drop from waist height.
Subsequent drops led to additional fractures on the screen, but the phone remained fully operational, a testament to the improved protection courtesy of the non-curved display edge design. In a surprising turn, the phone’s backside appeared to be tougher than expected, showing no damage to the rear panel or camera lenses after taking a tumble—though skeptics may argue that a solitary drop might not be sufficient to gauge the rear’s resilience accurately.
Watchers can view the complete drop test on PBKreviews’ YouTube channel to witness firsthand how the Galaxy S24 Ultra withstands physical impact:
As this is an initially released video, a more comprehensive analysis may be forthcoming, giving a better picture of just how sturdy the Galaxy S24 Ultra truly is when faced with life’s inevitable accidents.
