It is very common for consumers to conduct drop tests after the release of mainstream smartphone models, whether for science or entertainment. While YouTubers' experiments may often be dismissed as lacking scientific rigor, some outlets do apply scientific rigor to their methods.
In the latest public test, Allstate Protection Plans compared the $1,199 iPhone 15 Pro Max with the $1,199 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the $1,799 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the $1,799 Google Pixel Fold. The insurance company calls it a test of the "most expensive phone of the year."
All four devices passed the immersion test, which involves being submerged in six feet of water for 30 minutes.
For the drop test, each was dropped from six feet to the pavement. However, unlike being flooded, all devices were in trouble.
Drop tests on the front screens of iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S 23 Ultra caused them to shatter when dropped for the first time.
The Fold 5 and Pixel Fold passed the screen-down drop test, encountering minor frame damage, corner scuffs, and outer screen dents after two similar drops.
In the back drop test, ProMax and S23Ultra were broken again due to impact after a drop, but if a phone case is used to cover the body, the outer panel will appear more resistant to falls.
The system function of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still excellent after sustaining a back impact. The main camera and ultra-wide-angle camera were shattered, so it also needs a mobile phone case.
The external screens of Fold5 and Pixel Fold were also broken when dropped downwards, making both displays unusable. The main screen is still fully functional, but it's only safe to use if the outer screen panels don't come into contact with your skin.
"Although today's most advanced smartphones are made from space-age materials like titanium, armored aluminum, and ceramic shield screens, they are still susceptible to damage when dropped on concrete sidewalks," said Allstate Protection Plans' VP of Marketing and Global Creative. "This is especially troubling considering our recent survey revealed that nearly half of Americans significantly underestimate the cost of smartphone repairs."
An estimated 93 million Americans have damaged their smartphones in the past 12 months, with repair and replacement costs totaling $17.4 billion. About 47% thought smartphone repairs would cost $1,450 or less, although the average cost was $209 and higher-end models like the ProMax cost significantly more.
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