Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Drop Test Results

TLDRIn a drop test between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both phones suffered damage but the Galaxy performed slightly better overall. The Galaxy's new corning gorilla glass armor and titanium frame held up well, while the iPhone's frame and rear glass shattered more. However, the Galaxy's fingerprint scanner failed after the drop. The iPhone's display also experienced issues, with a white screen and vertical lines. In the end, the Galaxy came out as the winner in this drop test.

Key insights

📱The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra performed slightly better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in a drop test.

🔬Samsung's new corning gorilla glass armor and titanium frame improved the phone's durability.

🌐The Galaxy's glass suffered spiderweb-like cracks and damage to the fingerprint scanner, while the iPhone's rear glass shattered and the display had issues.

🏆Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was the winner in the drop test, despite both phones experiencing damage.

Q&A

Did either phone remain functional after the drops?

Both phones remained functional after the drops, but the Galaxy's fingerprint scanner failed.

Which phone had a better durability performance?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra performed slightly better in terms of durability, with its corning gorilla glass armor and titanium frame holding up well.

Did the iPhone's display have any issues?

Yes, the iPhone's display experienced a white screen, vertical lines, and eventually stopped working.

Was the Galaxy's glass more resistant to damage?

The Galaxy's glass suffered spiderweb-like cracks and damage to the fingerprint scanner, while the iPhone's rear glass shattered.

Which phone was the overall winner in the drop test?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was the overall winner, despite both phones experiencing damage.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, a drop test was conducted between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

01:40Both phones were dropped on their backs and suffered damage, with the iPhone's rear glass shattering more.

02:40The phones were then dropped on their corners, and both their titanium frames held up well, but the iPhone's rear glass started to fall apart.

03:55The phones were dropped on their faces, and both their screens shattered, but the Galaxy's fingerprint scanner and selfie camera also suffered damage.

06:05In the bonus round, both phones underwent multiple drops, with the iPhone's display failing completely and the Galaxy's display experiencing issues.

07:45Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra performed slightly better in the drop test, despite both phones experiencing damage.