iPhone 15 Pro Max Obliterated In New Breakability Test Against Galaxy Z Fold 5 And Pixel Fold – Foldables More Durable Than iPhone

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models were announced last month with major changes in terms of the design as well as internals. On the outside, the iPhone 15 Pro comes with a stronger titanium finish and slightly rounded edges for comfort. In terms of durability, we have previously seen various tests where the iPhone 15 Pro did not perform as it should. In a new breakability test, the iPhone 15 Pro Max goes head to head with the Pixel Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more.

iPhone 15 Pro Max goes head-to-head with Samsung and Google's foldable in new Breakability Test video

The new breakability test is conducted by Allstate Protection Plans, a company that provides device insurance. As mentioned earlier, the devices part of the breakability tests are the iPhone 15 Pro Max going up against its rivals - the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the Google Pixel Fold. It is surely an interesting durability test where the iPhone is set up against two of the most popular foldables on the market.

Allstate first dunked an entire lot of expensive phones in the water for about 30 minutes and then began the horrific drop test. The drop tests were handled by an apparatus that managed to make sure that the devices dropped in the desired position. The back-down test was cracked and shattered, but it remained functional.  The iPhone 15 Pro Max failed the breakability test as it was completely unusable after the face-down drop. The screen cracked with shards of glass flying out of it.

Surprisingly, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Google Pixel Fold remained in working condition after falling face-down on the hard concrete surface. It took more than two attempts to render the screens useless. The devices were unfolded for the test. However, the outer screen of both phones shattered on the first drop. The results are not surprising at all, as a phone made from glass with a weight will always crack when it contacts a harder surface.

The breakability test is pretty interesting to see and how the iPhone 15 Pro Max holds up against foldable smartphones from Google and Samsung. If you do not have AppleCare+, it would be wise to put a hard protective case on the devices. Apple is aware of the weak points of the iPhone, and henceforth, it has reduced the price of repairs for the back glass from $500 to $200. We will keep you guys updated on the latest, so be sure to stick around.

Written by Ali Salman