Apple iPhone Air gets positive praises from JerryRigEverything's rigorous testing

Apple's thinnest iPhone undergoes JerryRigEverything's torture test.

Apple iPhone Air bend test

Impressive toughness despite its thin form

Apple wowed the world when it introduced the much-anticipated iPhone Air. Afterall, this will be the brand's thinnest smartphone, measuring at just 5.6mm.

Meanwhile, renowned durability tester JerryRigEverything does his usual content of putting many devices into extreme conditions.

The YouTuber started by praising the device, using Titanium grade 5 material to provide adequate strength and a lightweight body, thus giving a better structural advantage compared to aluminum.

Scratch test

Next, Jerry also started scratching all over the iPhone Air using its infamous blades, commenting that the device remained resilient despite being thinner than an Oreo cookie.

The iPhone Air's Ceramic Shield 2 was able to survive controlled scratches at Mohs hardness levels 6 and 7, making its protection more than the average smartphone glass and supporting Apple's claims of enhanced toughness.

Heat test

Meanwhile, Jerry still noted that "glass is still glass" and that while the display will hold up to scratches, accidental falls, or stronger impacts may still result in damage. He also mentioned that Apple used an anti-glare coating, though still not as good as his S24 Ultra. Moreover, the front camera also uses a Ceramic Shield for added protection.

Moving to the bent test. The iPhone Air was able to withstand a significant force applied with just minimal bending, and then immediately went back to its original form.

JerryRigEverything also took it up a notch by performing a controlled test using a crane scale to measure structural resilience. 

216-pound weight test

The device endured 216 pounds of direct pressure before the screen fractured. Notably, the rear glass did not break at this point, indicating effective distribution of stress across the device.

During typical use, such as carrying the phone in a pocket, weight is dispersed over a larger area, making significant damage unlikely under normal conditions.

Despite its structural performance, the device has limitations. The titanium frame can be scratched, the glass may break if dropped, the battery charges at a slower rate than the Pro versions, and the single speaker does not provide stereo sound. 

Therefore, protective cases and screen protectors continue to be recommended for maintaining the device over time.

The results demonstrate that a slim design does not necessarily compromise durability. JerryRigEverything said, the use of specific materials and engineering approaches contributes to the device's ability to withstand over 200 pounds of pressure without complete failure, establishing a notable benchmark for slim smartphones in terms of strength.

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Source: JerryRigEverything