That 14 pros durability is actually pretty insane

@JordanCS13

8 ай бұрын

Remember that whether a phone breaks or not in these very unscientific drop tests largely comes down to the exact spot where impact occurred, and what type of impact. Even on the same surface, you can have wildly different results even with the same phone. You could have a 14 Pro shatter from 2 feet and then a different one be fine from 6 feet, all depending on how they fall.

@siinxkj

8 ай бұрын

@@JordanCS13 though i agree, the differences in the video are too drastic to be just "how they fall"

@supertuesday600

8 ай бұрын

Mainly due to the shape of the steel edges of the 14, as pointed out in the video. It protects the glass more.

@somekindofmonster3613

8 ай бұрын

@@JordanCS13 And the first damage obviously effects the outcomes of other drops too. This tests have to be done professionally to get correct results

@a.g.rhithwik

8 ай бұрын

Not when compared Androids mid rangers 😂

Imagine flying to Australia to drop two $900+ phones

@bchevon

8 ай бұрын

Tax write off plus a vacation

@boboso7238

8 ай бұрын

@@bchevonhis bf posted from AUS too, so maybe honeymoon. 😂

@TrulyS2345

8 ай бұрын

And he probably had applecare on those devices.. so they will be replaced for new devices only for $99 no matter how much the damage is and how that happened..

@riickyworld1

8 ай бұрын

@@boboso7238he got a boyfriend?!? 😮

@elzar760

8 ай бұрын

I expected someone to tackle him and run off with the phone.

A common misconception is that titanium is superior to steel in strength. It is not, it's just lighter at for the same amount of strength because it's less dense. So we shouldn't see a better performance in terms of scuffs and bulks when dropping, but more in over weight.

@rafdor5131

8 ай бұрын

But if 15 Pro Max weighs less than 14 Pro Max with same amount of strength then it should be able to survive that fall from same level of height, not the other way around. Don’t know why 15 Pro is failing these drop tests.

@rihasanatrofolo2472

8 ай бұрын

@@rafdor5131 I do not know the exact material composition of the titanium used by Apple. But it could be a weaker alloy? Not sure, it does sound weird

@garytaboada6103

8 ай бұрын

I prefer more weight than less drop durability. It’s more easy to drop a phone by a mistake rather than a heavier it could be

@byoungcheolwooandy2566

8 ай бұрын

@@rafdor5131 I watched a dude tear the Iphone 15 and 15 pro max apart, but yes the 15 pro max is a bit concerning (even the regular Iphone 15 is stronger than the pro max)

@byoungcheolwooandy2566

8 ай бұрын

@@travelwithavinash958 yaaaaaaaaaa

This was so painful to watch, but at the same time very interesting. I was NOT expecting such phenomenal performance from the 14

@jph.j5183

6 ай бұрын

Agreed especially for an iPhone.

@worawatsr9803

6 ай бұрын

@@jph.j5183 14 Pro is built like a literal tank. The same cannot be said about the 15 Pro

@cdsersd2d

6 ай бұрын

Well, one thing for sure. If you get the 15, better get a decent case. I always get the clear hard 3 piece case. They are slightly thicker, but I believe they saved my phone too many times. Especially when I sat on my phone. The extra width helps. Dropped my phone about 20 times at chest height and my phone works perfect.

@KennethPointer-kw1ex

26 күн бұрын

@@cdsersd2dhow does the case look? Does it say itskins on the back of it?

@cdsersd2d

26 күн бұрын

@@KennethPointer-kw1ex - No, it says ORIbox....military grade drop protection. My phone looks perfect, but the glass is a little scratched from my keys. I don't treat my phone very good.

The level of commitment of going to Australia to get an earlier release time of the phones to start uploading sooner, so insanely impressive

@Jawz247

8 ай бұрын

Genius doing this in Australia too where you get 7 days of AppleCare for free, you can fix that real quick plus you get a sim tray

@Painfulwhale360

8 ай бұрын

@@Jawz247the price of flying to Australia and back would more than pay for a new iPhone 💀

@jttnc

8 ай бұрын

@@Jawz247no mmWave though, otherwise I would’ve bought global

@BaxterretxaB

8 ай бұрын

@@Painfulwhale360 who cares, he’s going to make money from his video plus gets his phones replaced through AppleCare plus got to take a trip to Australia for a “work “. Sounds like a win

@MindFloodMedia

8 ай бұрын

@@Jawz247 Not sure if purposely chucking them off stairs onto concrete will be covered under "accidental drops" but I'd love to see him try!

Harder material doesn't really mean its durable. If it's too hard, the force won't escape and will end up cracking

@oldman713

8 ай бұрын

i totally agree

@user-di5kl4lp5e

8 ай бұрын

It seems you know more than Apple that claims iPhone 15 is more durable.

@simoney890

8 ай бұрын

@@user-di5kl4lp5e the material is actually more durable, but not the whole phone

@moistrice7228

8 ай бұрын

@@simoney890 I think the shift of design from sharp edges to slight curved edges might be the reason for 15's inconsistent durability. I think the design was so that the back glass was easier to repair.

@squidsmove

8 ай бұрын

@@moistrice7228and cheaper

I would have been interested to see how the phones continue to work and take photos as these tests continue. I do think there is a lot of value in these drop tests to continue dropping until major damage.

@null774

8 ай бұрын

Yeah he could have been a bit more detailed with his review however I think he wanted to put out the video as quick as possible to be one of the first few on KZread to do drop tests as it may help bring in a lot more views than he would doing a in-depth review as bigger creators would steal the spotlight

@null774

8 ай бұрын

Quickly*

@adamgreenhill110

8 ай бұрын

They were both still working, the internals don't get damaged (until the 15 obviously broke). There's no point testing how the phones work

@adamgreenhill110

8 ай бұрын

They were both still working, the internals don't get damaged (until the 15 obviously broke). There's no point testing how the phones work

@whatsnew2138

8 ай бұрын

Not all floor surfaces are as flat as the one u dropped these phones on

Dang! The 14 took that extreme abuse like a champ. Very impressive. And the 15's camera separating like that is quite gnarly.

I think you single-handedly revived the genre of drop test videos with this one lol

Iphone 14 pro built like a tank 😤

@Mehwhatevr

8 ай бұрын

Personally this doesn’t bother me either. I never have any complaints about the edges being sharp or anything. I dropped my 14 pro on rocks with no case and maybe rolled over it with my scooter… there’s only two spots on the edges that are jagged now from the rocks. Nothing serious. I also dropped it on a rock while hiking. The screen protector cracked, but not the phone

@panzerkampfwagen161

8 ай бұрын

Mine shattered with 2 drops

@RexDC

8 ай бұрын

S23 ultra still stronger

@alex-vs4hh

8 ай бұрын

Heavy like one too

@magik2432

8 ай бұрын

@@RexDCthere’s always that one guy

Currently watching this on my iPhone 14 Pro Max and I can’t believe how durable it actually is compared to the 15 Pro. In my personal opinion I prefer a heavier phone it gives me a sense of added durability. Sick video man!

@koreanboijo

8 ай бұрын

sameeeee

@zehendrew

8 ай бұрын

Same

@helious.

7 ай бұрын

same except for the watching part lol

@moisesregalado243

7 ай бұрын

O yea I have a 14 pro and after seeing this, along with that one KZreadrs video of him snapping the 15 pro glass just by pressing on it…. I’m definitely not upgrading

@alexelmix120

6 ай бұрын

Yes!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 14 pro max 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Idk why but the stainless steel looked and felt so much more premium and luxurious, this titanium just looks like the aluminium one.

@engelmosan

4 ай бұрын

Na verdade ele foi feito de uma liga de Titanium (mais barato) diferente do aço inoxidável (puro). As empresas querem fazer propagandas pra vender mais, e não apenas materiais melhores, como esperamos!

@samithakalana

4 ай бұрын

Yes. I too agree with you...

@user-rh9ik4qc4g

3 ай бұрын

That's right.. I agree

Not Sam reporting on degrading iPhone 14 Pro batteries and now dropping iPhone 15 Pros 😳 You're gonna be on top of Apple's blacklist 🤣

@sofartsogood3932

8 ай бұрын

Tim Cook is googling for hitmen.

I pre ordered the 15 pro max but man those polished stainless steel edges looks more elegant than the titanium

@aexetan2769

8 ай бұрын

I agree. In terms of design and premium feel, the 14 was the pinnacle of the iPhone. But who am I to judge Apple.

@rudraprasadyou

8 ай бұрын

The titanium now looks like aluminium. No premium look now..also they have given dynamic island in normal 15 and 15 plus. So all same.. apple has done great wrong this year..how to survive on this mistake?

Saw the breakdown of the iPhone 15 and the reason why the back glass is so fragile is because the backplate, unlike the iPhone 14, is fixed to the phone and not the back glass. One small detail but quite a huge difference

Awesome thanks for flying half way around the world . Love the dedication and motivation. 👏 keep it up 👍 best of luck for the future 😊

This man flew to Australia to get the phones slightly early 😅 Respect. This man literally living in the future. And I’m sitting here in California waiting for it to be tomorrow 😡😂

@Starwarsgames66

8 ай бұрын

Luke Miani did the same thing

@georgiadriven

8 ай бұрын

Same haha , which model did you go for ?

@criticalkids

8 ай бұрын

@@georgiadriven 15PM blue 1 tb

@NickDwars

8 ай бұрын

@@criticalkidsme to!

@Noody-xp3iq

8 ай бұрын

1tb? Wtf would u need 1tb for?

That is outstanding durability. It’s amazing how far they have come back in the early days screens were crack on the first and second drop lol.

@MyMichel23

8 ай бұрын

Did you notice over what surface he is dropping off the phone

I just bought a regular 14 and because of your video in Australia I’m feeling like I made a smart choice. Thanks!

Thanks for the tests. Very few reviewers are left with honesty. You are definitely at the top of those honest reviewers. I won't be buying an iPhone 15 for sure thanks to you too.

@Vaggiewire

8 ай бұрын

I got the regular 15 and I’m so so glad I did not get the pro

@kuramadvs

7 ай бұрын

@@Vaggiewire??? The normal 15 is the same maybe even worse

@ary6039

7 ай бұрын

​@@kuramadvshow can it be same, normal 15 is not titanium. Please check properly

@Vaggiewire

7 ай бұрын

@@kuramadvs no it’s not

@kuramadvs

7 ай бұрын

@@Vaggiewire stay broke

You have to remember just because the frame is harder that can actually work against you, because if it does deform, it can push in on the screen permanently and cause a crack. Stainless steel is much more flexible while still having good strength, which can actually be a huge asset because it can absorb some of the shock from the impact rather than sending everything into the screen. Fun fact I had two broken screens when iPhones were only in aluminum. Ever since the iPhone X I’ve had a stainless steel phone ever since every year upgrading to the latest model, and I have never had one crack screener back glass. It seems that that titanium may be harder than aluminum but it when it fails it will fail just as badly as aluminum with permanent indention.

@mthugs4458

8 ай бұрын

May be (stainless steel)it's similar to crumple zone in car crash test..!!

@apc8890

8 ай бұрын

this argument is not convincing because the 15pro is just an aluminum frame + titanium border band, not a titanium frame. what this shows is that this upgrade was not for durability, but for lightweight and design change.

@ThatShitGood

8 ай бұрын

Gladly holding my 14 Pro Max, last gen of recent years with stainless steel

@ainajoe5874

8 ай бұрын

better stick with stainless steel frame if its gonna be like this 💀

@ataytaygaraev4298

8 ай бұрын

Don’t spread misinformation Apple fanboy 🤡

somewhere in Apple HQ earlier this year: "Listen guys, we are not receiving enough screen and backglass repair last year. We need to do something about this..."

This was really satisfying to watch. I think its the rounded screen-to-edge ratio that makes the 15pro appear to shatter earlier than the 14pro. the aluminum rail and squared off screen-to-edge on the 14pro really protects both the screen and the back. I would not want to believe the screen on the 14 is more durable than what's on the 15pro

@sarjigamer

8 ай бұрын

The material on the screens are the same, I think the edges on the 15 are the reason for the damage

@Progan666

7 ай бұрын

yeah the whole deal with ceramic shield is just marketing, what really made up most of the drop resistance since the introduction of it on the 12 was the design change to flat edges and the glass sitting fully inside the frame.

@YemekYemek-px2xd

6 ай бұрын

Hayır 14 köşesine düşüyor 15 ise ekran üstü

Even though they're using the same ceramic shield they had the audacity to say it's the strongest glass of any phone... Funnily enough the Victus 2 held up about as well on the S23 to the iPhone 14 Pro, so I'd be interested to see a side by side comparison to the 15 Pro.

dude if I was to get the iPhone 15 I would definitely get a case for it for sure this is just absolutely gut wrenching to see. 😬😮

@WillOnCode

8 ай бұрын

It's glass

@vndragonslayer1

8 ай бұрын

dont panick. youtube is paying for his applecare...

@sugargliderdude

8 ай бұрын

rich person trying to make content

@ainajoe5874

8 ай бұрын

lol iphone 15 already expensive. The titanium claim should be stronger but reality it scam

@slingingsteve

8 ай бұрын

But if you didn't have the iPhone 14 Pro as a comparison, would you characterize how much abuse the iPhone 15 took before the case was compromised as "gut wrenching"? I'd like to see comparison against other manufacturers.

Lmao. This dude flew to Australia, one of the first regions to get the new iphones, just to be the first person to put out a drop test video. Take my like

Thank you so much for the video..👍👍

You are a legend & admire your commitment to do the drip tests in Australia 👍

The 4 times titanium stronger than stainless steel claim is a joke.

Titanium is less elastic in comparison to steel; which I am assuming more energy is going to be transferred into the glass.

@coldnoodllss

8 ай бұрын

yeah also titanium doesnt really hold paint coating really well thats why the color was comig off in the first few drops

@yilmazeras

8 ай бұрын

@@coldnoodllss it's not because of that, that iphone 14 pro is silver model which is raw stainless steel that's why there's no color coming off

@brunocpc

8 ай бұрын

@@coldnoodllss Do the natural titanium and white titanium frames get scratched this easy too? (I'm asking this bc I think they might not be painted)

@BEYOND-EGO

Ай бұрын

@@brunocpcno

Great test, thank you very much!

Really appretiate this video and for your work....

Awesome video! I’ve missed drop test videos and it’s so cool you flew all the way to Australia. Have fun there!

Dude thank you so much for doing this. I was contemplating upgrading to the 15 but now most likely gonna upgrade to 14 instead

The best comparison video ever I watched in KZread. Thank you for helping me to choose 🙂❤

I lost my 14 PM in the sea for two days, the waves took it back to the beach and I was able to recover it because it still had 30% of battery. Still working like a champ.

@IamBATMAN2024

8 ай бұрын

Haha crazy

@worawatsr9803

7 ай бұрын

Is that even possible?

@jedlan1848

3 ай бұрын

Cmon mate…. The sea water would have corroded the lightning port.

@carlospcpro

3 ай бұрын

it was in a case with a port covering door @@jedlan1848

@norbertnagy4582

2 ай бұрын

How the waves bring back a nearly steel density object? -.- What, was it a tsunami?

Apple intentionally made the 15 pro easily repairable for a reason you just discovered. 😅

I think it is hilarious how excited this test got you Sam! hahaha. Legend

Firstly, props to you my dude. Can’t believe we’re getting a drop test so early when the phone just got released. Secondly, given the fact that the 14 pro is heavier, I really thought it would crack first but wow. I was thinking that the slight curve on the glass might be bad for falls on the glass as my X broke because of that curve but wasn’t expecting it to be that bad. The dark titanium is doing exactly what I thought cause I thought it might be like the black iPhone 5’s aluminium and show the inner colour when it gets damaged. So it looks like stainless steel although it scratches easily takes falls better.

Worlds first apple care customer for the 15

Thank you for the drop test. I was waiting for this video. You just gain a new subscriber. I did buy the case for my iPhone 15 and also camera protector. Hope my iPhone will last for at least 3 years

wow good test thanks to help us to choose what the perfect phone

Now I slightly feel better that I skipped pre-ordering of iPhone 15 pro 😄 it's safer to wait for the reviews and let the hype cool down and then make a decision

@nygmaa

8 ай бұрын

You'd need at least 10 of these drop test videos to have an actual "result"

@garrybussell

8 ай бұрын

You let hype deter your decisions? lol imagine that.

@KEIR0N

8 ай бұрын

@@garrybussellthey want the hype to die down so the phone isn’t sold out and less expensive duh

@DarenLee

8 ай бұрын

Are you going to drop your phone that high? 🙈

Love how Sam’s excitement gets higher with each drop 😂 great video!!! I’m impressed with the 14 Pro durability

Thank you so very much for your content I really appreciate it n I’m blown away how that the iPhone 15 Pro is not as durable as Apple said it would be now I’m got to get a case very very soon for my iPhone 15 Pro ❤😊

His shirt said it all. Be different ! 😂😂😂 damn my heart every single drops !

I wish they keep the flat glass. With the thinner bezels, they could probably make the edge of frame rounded, extend it a little bit outwards (with internal aluminium support) , but keep the flat glass a tiny bit lower than the frame. That would be a lot more durable than switching to a new material.

@nadamuchu

8 ай бұрын

they're saving that for the iphone 20 probably

@seansampler6808

8 ай бұрын

@@nadamuchu lmao

Nice work. Love how dedicated you are to testing the new phone.

Great video man! i have a case on my 15PM

Can i get the 14 one for parts? Since i think the battery shoud still be fine right? Than you if u do!

Sam, you are a certified mad lad for this one. Legend.

Now ... this is a test! Great work! Thanks! Newer isn't always better (in all areas).

Some of the issues with the 15 Pro are that; one that the rear panel no longer has a metal back plate, and two, the aluminum chassis doesn’t provide enough rigidity. Apple cheaped out on the frame by making the titanium only a minimal cladding. Stainless steel is a superior chassis and frame.

Thank you. This helped to make my decision. 👍

I have been waiting for this! Last year when I bought the new Watch Ultra I barely hit it on the edge of the wall and it put a nice gash in side of it, didn't have much confidence in the titanium to holding up after my watch experience. So glad I didn't pre-order as well, can't wait to see more of these types of videos, even though this pretty much was all I needed to make a decision. If you notice after a few of the drops on the 15 you can actually see that frame around the cameras start to show, (Drop #11, 7:27) what's up with that Apple? Awesome content as always Sam and enjoy Australia while you are there mate. Already looking forward to the iPhone 16 next year!!

@crelliseng

8 ай бұрын

Once the glass cracks every drop is going to get significantly worse. The 15 Pro internal frame is aluminum and the Titanium is just an aesthetic outer frame. So, the core structure of the phone is actually aluminum, not titanium. That combined with rounded glass transitioning into the rounded titanium means it has no drop protection compared to the glass being fully enveloped by the stainless steel on the 14 Pro. Once again, it was a decision made by Apple to make the phone look nicer in promo shots and in the store, but instantly needs to be hidden by a case once you actually buy it. It leaves me befuddled that companies keep making design choices that look nicer without a case, but are so poor that they force you to use a case.

I think what is happening is that titanium being a harder metal, does not disperse shocks as well as stainless steel & aluminum, hence not working well with glass. Not sure how Apple engineers didn't foresee this... This may potentially be the worst iPhone made in terms of durability.

@ggimtmemes

7 ай бұрын

IPhone 6 is worse than this

@Pro_96

7 ай бұрын

@@ggimtmemes I think you meant 6+. I disagree. Yes, that bent. But the camera housing never fell off & it took a significant amount of force to bend. Plus it had no issues of the screen breaking every time the phone fell, because aluminum disperses shock much better. This on the other hand requires very light pressure to break the back & the glass shatters on the first drop almost every single time. Not to mention the ridiculous price difference between what this costs and what a 6+ costed back in the day.

Ótimo comparativo. Você está de parabéns

Legends: who can't afford but still watching 😂😂

Should I cancel my pre-order lol

@sarahelgadhra7622

8 ай бұрын

I am actually considering cancelling my pre-order and maybe getting the 14 pro 😂

@yuze1050

8 ай бұрын

Same 😭 my #1 reason to upgrade was the lighter weight and ‘durability’ of titanium so I wouldn’t have to put a case on 🤡

@keyr0

8 ай бұрын

Get the iPhone 14 pro or pro max and you won’t have anything to worry about

This was fun to watch! I feel like both of these took quite a bit of punishment and remained usable. I do think the beveled edges work against the 15 series tho!

Thank for video

Thanks Bro!

these days I was thinking about which phone to get, because I have an iphone 12 pro max and I didn't know what to choose between the iphone 14 pro or 15 pro, but after this test I was convinced, so I will definitely get the iphone 14 pro. Thanks for this test!!✌️✌️

Makes sense, if you think about the Apple Watch Ultra titanium casing they specifically stated they made it flat and not curved so it wouldn’t break. They might be saving a different flat titanium design for the iPhone ultra for max durability.

Glad I upgraded last year and got the stainless steel version. It’s bad for fingerprints but I prefer the durability.

Thanks, I was looking into upgrading my 12PM to 15, guess I will go for S24 in January instead

Yo Sam, you reminded me of everythingapplepro, I haven't seen a video like this in a long time, it was great 😁

That’s so disappointing 😮. Thanks for the test though!

My iPhone 15 pro has been dropped 4 x’s and the back is completely shattered. Like the iPhone 15 you dropped, mine has spider cracks. Thank you for this video.

im thinking to not get a case for my 15pro but only a good screen protecter cause whats the point of having a case

If I were a protective case retailer, I’d say “ thanks dude, you just made my day !! “😅

Thanks for doing this drop test. I was wondering if I get a new phone do I need to get a case. I think a normal drop like the first couple that you did both phones seemed to be fine. It looks like the 14 is extraordinarily durable. I don't ever picture my self having a drop from an unusually high distance so I am not too worried about it. I do have a protection plan so in the event a drop causes some damage I can get it replaced. I like the lighter weight that you mentioned on the 15. That is something I will benefit from on a daily basis. Again thanks for doing this test.

@adamhernandez7935

8 ай бұрын

Yes you do need a case and don’t waste your money on stupid things like the the iphone 15 pro max instead get the 14 pro max for cheaper and just wait until the iPhone 16 pro max💀

jesus christ.. you're the most brutal (?) yet practical reviewer I've ever seen.. Cudos brother thank you so much!

I’m quite shocked of how the 15 pro isn’t worth the cash at all

I actually wondered if the 15 would shatter easier because of the titanium! Titanium is stronger which could hold up better to smaller day-to-day scratches along the edges but because stainless steel is softer, it actually allows for the impact to be taken by the stainless steel, therefore removing the pressure from the screen/back glass from a fall. So what cases are you guys getting? 😉

@TSangTaoChanel

8 ай бұрын

Yes! same thinking

@jakethesnakelover

8 ай бұрын

Makes me glad I already ordered cases for mine. I’m going with Dbrand and Latercase.

@raidzor5452

8 ай бұрын

Except titanium is not stronger. I thought everyone knew that but for some reason people are convinced that a cooler name means it's stronger. No one ever said it was.

@jakethesnakelover

8 ай бұрын

@@raidzor5452 They have advertised how much lighter, “stronger” and durable it is. But the thing that most people are overlooking is that it’s an alloy between aluminium and titanium. Most of it, especially inside, is aluminum. The only titanium part is the outside of the side rails.

@karmaMatters123

8 ай бұрын

I agree curved edges obviously will play a big part as they always have but titanium is stronger than steel per mass. Depending on the types/grades but roughly a steel that is stronger than titanium will have 3-4 times the mass. Making that a very large, heavy and uncomfortable phone. If the 14 had 3-4 times more mass of stainless steel than it would be on par with titanium for strength. However, you would also have a super heavy, large, uncomfortable and ugly phone….that would also have a screen/back glass that would be just as likely to break as the titanium iPhone 15. 📱 Let’s just put cases on them and be happy for a lighter and more comfortable phone with a slightly smaller overall size without compromising on the screen size. ✌🏻

I have mixed feelings on this. Like many, I have a screen protector and at least a thin case on mine basically from day one. I haven’t experienced an actual cracked screen in a long time. But I can say I am satisfied with this 14PM. This is the first time I’ve felt like I could happily use this phone for longer than two years. I’ll get the battery replaced at some point, but I am thoroughly satisfied with this phone.

@mickay1970

8 ай бұрын

Same with my 13 Pro Max Sierra Blue 256GB

@gtiguy1992able

8 ай бұрын

Most people still use screen protectors and cases so really this doesn’t bother me either lol , last phone I ever cracked was a galaxy s3 and no idea how it happened, while it was charging

@sniper8459

8 ай бұрын

@Mickay1970 yup, got exactly the same. In my opinion, the most beautiful iPhone color ever produced. But I think I will go for a upgrade and go for the pro max 15. And yeah with case and screen protection!😉

@mickay1970

8 ай бұрын

@@sniper8459 it really is. Honestly if I a new iPhone came out with that Sierra Blue aesthetic I’d upgrade. The titanium colour 15 Pro Max was VERY tempting, but the durability of that 15’s are questionable now. Might wait til the 16. Gives me 3 year upgrade cycle. What about you?

My iPhone 15 slipped from my pajama pocket @ waist height and fell down. The left top and bottom, and the right bottom edges cracked, but of course I had the tempered glass protecting the device, and also a great back case from gripp. The overall functionality seems great, battery holding up great, great sound quality and overall highly satisfied… yes, u r right when u say the curved edges don’t hold well during drops. I had a XR with relatively straight edges, and it held well during a drop.. excellent testing methodology though scary to see it, and hats off that u travelled to Australia just for this, and the backdrop of the Sydney Opera House was great… just a thought, when it rained, maybe the water absorbed some of the drop impact?. Was it the case?. Excellent video, fantastic!!!..

There is a trade-off here. In Australian or Singapore dollars, for the 14, the back glass is about a $800 repair. For the 15, the same repair is $300 or so. It's because the back screen can be removed and replaced by itself on the 15, whereas the 14 many internal components are attached to said glass making for a costly repair. On the 15, I speculate that the rigidness on the 14 due to attached components is gone, hence easier to break.

Great testing!

There aren’t enough drop tests anymore. Great work Sam. Definitely keeping my 14 pro max

@royalsd

8 ай бұрын

Well no shit, there’s literally no use in upgrading every year. That statement about your current phone is stupid, you just included it cuz why not

Titanium was a marketing tactic. 14>15 for durability. Why do you think they make it “easier” for us to fix. Because it’ll break more which means more money for Apple. Don’t let them fool you.

Love this video!

It makes sense to put SIM cards at the beginning of the test and after each drop to test the network and make a dial-up with a check of communication and also the Internet. well, test the Face ID 13 Pro max512, after falling without any external traces, stopped catching the mobile network and gave the error "it is impossible to activate the network", as I understand it, either the soldering blade of the BGA modem or the soldering blade in the sleeves of the two halves of the boards.

How did they managed to get the newer to be weaker than the previous model? I understand its due to more rounded edges but cmon apple

@Ybalrid

8 ай бұрын

I am wondering if the titanium outer frame is stiffer than the stainless steel, it would mean that it absorb less energy on impact, and the difference get transmitted directly to the glass?

@Alejandro-wn9tr

8 ай бұрын

@@YbalridStainless steel is stronger than titanium. The reason why the iPhone 15 got more damaged was because of that and the fact that the frame is round on the edges along with the glass also being round in the edges. In the iPhone 14 the glass is flush with the frame which allows the the frame to absorb more of the impact which prevents the glass from cracking.

@Weather_Nerd

8 ай бұрын

@@CarrotCrunchingWabbitNo way man said planned obsolescence when most iPhones last longer and are used for longer than any other phone 😂

@seeme8080

8 ай бұрын

@@CarrotCrunchingWabbit yh then apple must have forgotten that at the price they sell this phones 95% of people use cases 🤣where I can see planned obsolescence is in subpar battery efficiency.

@thecompanioncube4211

8 ай бұрын

They prioritised percent of people complaining about 14pro weight over percent of people who actually dropped and broke their phones

Remember that the natural titanium model is gonna be the best looking after some drops because the color left after a drop is just gonna be the same. Where as on the others itll shine through, also titanium is really hard to color and anodize Also this is in no way whatsoever a scientific test. The phones are dropped at different angles, different speeds of rotation in the air and dropped on surfaces with differences of topography

@Weather_Nerd

8 ай бұрын

No one claimed “scientific” lol it’s a basic drop test.

@adarshkatagihallimath3580

8 ай бұрын

No that's true only for natural titanium finish rest all will have a whitish or silver like dent mark cuz the paint is just the upper layer. Underneath titanium will have naked metal colour

@seeme8080

8 ай бұрын

@@Weather_Nerd Then there is literally 0 point of the video.

@DBLCreations

8 ай бұрын

While what you say, is very true. I still don't think that you can't deny that the 14 Pro does a way much better job when it comes to this drop test. Even though the angles and different speed/rotations are different. I also agree that the natural titanium is not going to be that impacted when it comes to scratches. I was going for a natural titanium either way because i do think that it's the nicest color of the 4. I also like the white/silver titanium though!

@starparik

8 ай бұрын

@@DBLCreationsFun fact : Titanium is way more scratch prone than stainless steel. It’s only supposed to be more dent resistant than stainless steel and should provide more protection to the frame which was totally not the case here in this drop test. Looks like they used a cheap quality titanium which they alloyed it with regular aluminium. Just Apple Things I guess.

There’s a difference between durability of a broad force trying to bend the material versus resistances to chips and scratches obtained from drops. I’m guessing titanium in theory is better for resistance to scratches and chips overall but worse at resisting an intentional/constant higher pressure bend. A big problem with the testing methodology here though: once the first glass crack happened on the 15, the following increased damage wasn’t entirely a fair comparison. It was already compromised and doesn’t represent what would have happened if an undamaged iPhone 15 had the same happen.

Hey mate! Love the channel… enjoy Sydney

Hahaha this is so great. Here I am super excited on iPhone Eve, getting ready to have a good nights sleep to get my iPhone 15 Pro Max in natural titanium tomorrow, and I see that Luke drops a video that he went to get the iPhone early in Australia. I saw your face pop up in the beginning of the video and thought oh my God, so this is what that boy was up to! Now here I am. So great Sam hope you’re having an awesome trip. Can’t wait for the next Genius Bar! 💙

@ximaik094

8 ай бұрын

Enjoy your new iPhone dude :-) my head hurts because I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max and I can't convince my mind to not upgrade lol

As someone who has vision issues, the pro is non negotiable for me. I need that LiDAR sensor for the detection features in the magnifier, like point and speak, for instance. I was looking at upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro Max from the 13 Pro for the extra safety features, bigger screen, dynamic island, and especially USB-c right? Seeing this video just made me nervous. Even though I know I’d put a case on it but wow. Just wow.

You should have done this in slo mo so we could see exactly how they hit the cement. If the 15 pro’s camera is heavier, it can affect how it contacts the ground in comparison to the 14 pro.

Thank you for drop test

Never seen anyone doing that sort of durability test before. You pushed it to the boundaries dude. It looks like iPhone 14 pro is way stronger and resistant to drops than a new 15pro. It is a good reason to consider buying an older model. Hope Tim Cook watches your videos. I wish to see his face now. Embarrassed 😳

I bet @apple would like to see that iPhone 15’s damage. I’ve never seen the camera housing cover come off the phone like that before. That’s very interesting to me.

@NotLRK

8 ай бұрын

Probably the adhesive or back glass shattered just perfectly enough for the camera to fall out

@NotLRK

8 ай бұрын

Cover*

@3067jon

8 ай бұрын

This @@aroc3908

@ExtraordinaryFate

8 ай бұрын

@@aroc3908That was shocking as hell.

man! this is the best drop test video i've ever seen...!

The back can scratch waaaay easier now with iphone 15 because it no longer sticks to the chassis you can look that on camera the glass is separated and glued to the chassis it was now like the nutella box it will break with a little pressure

THANK YOU for doing this, jesus I didnt know the difference was gonna be that bad, im definitely gonna run a good case on my 15 pro, thanks :))

I think the replaceable back glass helped the camera to come apart. Now you don't have to replace the whole housing. Just replace your phone.

Of course, Sam would fly all the way to Australia for early access😂 Great stuff!

Can’t believe am saying this, but it’s not the glass that’s made of titanium it’s the sides 😂😂😂

@dF_fallz

2 ай бұрын

I can't believe people don't understand this lol

Possibly the steel frame on the 14 is more flexible (steel has higher elasticity than titanium) and maybe that's why it absorbed some of the shock and passed less of it to the glass, the rigid titanium passed the shock to the glass

@cristianfuenzalida9560

8 ай бұрын

Correct 🎉

@PCHelperist

8 ай бұрын

Wrong guys. Titanium is way more flexible than Steel. In fact steel is about 2 times stiffer than Ti

@MuhammadO19

8 ай бұрын

@@PCHelperist You are right, I thought the higher elasticity modulus value of the steel means it's more elastic/flexible but it means it's more stiff. It might be related to the fact that the titanium is just a 1mm sheet that is glued to a sub frame of aluminum?

@PCHelperist

8 ай бұрын

@@MuhammadO19 Yes probably that's the reason why it's not that well performing compared to the steel frame. Also probably some frame design changes could lead to more flex during the energy absorption phase in a drop. It's very hard to tell without even seeing all the components and geometries of the frame and how the backglas is fixed to it. If I remember the old design correctly the backglas had one almost undisturbed geometry (geometry which not lead stress peaks) but the new ones have a lot of these in the camera area (because of its shark radiuses). But that just some unproven thoughts. As sad it's hard to tell by just watching two videos of it.