The durability of a smartphone is a key point for potential buyers. On foldable phones, whose structure is inherently more susceptible to damage than traditional ones, it is especially important. If you are interested in the Galaxy Z Flip 6, there is already a severe durability test to clear up your doubts.
Zack from JerryRigEverything carried out the Galaxy Z Flip 6 durability test. The video begins by highlighting the few design differences it has compared to the Z Fold 5. Basically, there’s a less visible screen crease, a squarer design on the outside edges, and 4 top audio slits instead of 3. Starting with the test, there are 3 stages: scratch resistance, burn resistance, and bending resistance.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 is tortured in extreme durability test
The screens of foldable mobile devices are not the most resistant to sharp objects. This is inevitable when using plastic materials to achieve a flexible structure. In the scratch resistance test, the Z Flip 6’s inner foldable screen got visible scratches at level 2. At level 3, it showed deeper grooves palpable with a finger. It is on par with the Z Fold 5 in this section.
The story is pretty different on the 3.4-inch AMOLED external display. This one is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, similar to other multiple flagship phone screens. As expected, it withstood the test much better, getting visible scratches at level 6, and deeper ones at level 7. While this year’s model got a more resistant aluminum frame, Zack managed to scratch it with his razor. On the other hand, the camera lenses proved to be resistant enough not to be scratched with daily use.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 durability test also showed its resistance to dust ingress. However, it was done in an extreme way to test its limits. Zack covered the device (including the hinge openings) with sand. After testing the fold/unfold mechanism under these conditions, the device held up well, but the hinge began to make a slight sound. In any case, it is not a situation that you will encounter in your daily life.
Foldable display still functional after burning test
There’s also a burn resistance test. The inner foldable screen lasted around 14 seconds in front of a lit cigarette lighter. While the display showed permanent burn marks, it continues to function without problems.
In the bending test, the Z Flip 6 again shows to have a solid structure. Neither the screen nor the hinge was damaged when Zack tried to break it in half. He then showed that the inner foldable screen is much more fragile after removing the plastic layer, causing notable damage with the razor.
Z Flip 6 proved to be solid and resistant for normal use
Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 structure proved to be pretty solid for a foldable phone. It shouldn’t give any problems for normal daily use and could even withstand some accidents. In any case, as is normal, a traditional phone is still much more resistant. However, there’s a notable leap compared to the fragility of the first foldable models.
2024-07-24 15:06:11