Despite Apple’s claims that the iPhone X is built with glass among the most durable ever used in mobile devices, numerous drop tests have confirmed that glass, as it has always had a habit of doing, still breaks relatively easily. In a recent informational video/advertisement, Squaretrade claims that the iPhone X is the most breakable phone Apple has ever produced.
The tests
It is important to note that Squaretrade is a company within the Allstate family that offers protection plans on electronic devices and appliances. The recently released video cites results from a variety of drop tests conducted by testers at Squaretrade.
The tests consisted of a 6 foot side drop test, 6 foot face down drop test, a 6 foot back down drop test, and a 60 second tumble test. As you can see below, the results of these various drop tests are not encouraging.
Well deserved skepticism, but be conscientious
You may be thinking that a 6 foot drop is a higher drop than the typical accidental drop, and you would be correct in your skepticism. The typical pocket or chest height drop will be quite shorter than 6 feet for most iPhone X users, and this is definitely something to consider.
Squaretrade also notes significantly higher repair costs compared to past iPhone due to a comparatively more complex internal design and build. This fact combined with the results of the previously mentioned drop tests leads Squarespace to make the following statement:
The most breakable, highest-priced, most expensive to repair iPhone, ever.
This is definitely a statement worth considering, but you may have a right to be skeptical based on Squaretrade’s intentions. As previously mentioned, Squaretrade’s business is selling protection plans for devices such as the iPhone X. You would be correct in believing it would benefit them for you to believe the newest iPhone is very fragile. This is definitely something to consider.
I would, however, suggest that regardless of what you believe Squaretrade’s motives are you consider the increased fragility of a glass-backed iPhone compared to an aluminum-backed iPhone. I would strongly advise you to consider your past history with your devices while carefully considering whether or not to protect your pricey iPhone investment with either a case or a protection plan.
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