Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its thinnest phone, sparking significant buzz among tech enthusiasts. The device, while offering features similar to the Galaxy S25 Plus, truly stands out with its ultra-slim design. At just 5.8mm thick, sacrifices were made in battery size and camera capabilities. But the big question on everyone’s mind: Can this sleek device withstand real-world use, or is it prone to bending?
In a bid to find out, popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything put the Galaxy S25 Edge to the test, scrutinizing its durability. Remarkably, the phone’s titanium frame proved resilient under extreme pressure, maintaining its integrity throughout the trial.
Before testing its sturdiness against bending, Zack from JerryRigEverything assessed the phone’s scratch resistance. As with many smartphones, the Galaxy S25 Edge’s screen showed scratches at level 6, with deeper marks at level 7. Impressively, when subjected to direct flame, the display held its ground without any damage.
The real test came when Zack applied maximum force to bend the phone. While the device exhibited slight flexing and the back panel lifted marginally, the structural integrity remained intact. Though this might slightly affect its water resistance, the phone showed no significant damage, defying initial concerns about its slim profile.
Zack concluded that users need not worry about the phone bending under normal or even intense use. This test raises the question of whether Apple can achieve similar durability with its upcoming iPhone 17 Air, rumored to be even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge. With a chassis expected to be 5.5mm, it’ll be intriguing to see how Apple addresses potential durability challenges with such a slim design.
