Apple announced the iPhone 16 series this month with Apple Intelligence and some other improvements. The company boasted that its latest devices are the most durable iPhones ever. You may be wondering how resistant the lineup is to accidental drops from a certain height. Well, a drop test performed on the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max may answer your questions on that front.
According to Apple, the Ceramic Shield material of the iPhone 16 series is “twice as tougher than any smartphone glass.” While Apple did not specifically mention third-party glass in the comparison, we can use the iPhone 15 series as a benchmark. Now that the new devices are already available in stores, the durability tests are emerging. Allstate Protection Plans shared one of the most severe drop tests yet, pushing the integrity of the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s glass to the limit.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max drop test pushed the Ceramic Shield glass’s resistance to the limit
First, Allstate Protection Plans’ DropBot dropped the device face-down onto the ground from a height of 6 feet at a considerable speed. The impact not only shattered the screen but rendered it unusable. After the impact, the screen still flickered white for about two minutes but then simply succumbed to the impact, shutting down permanently. Even in that state, the device still offered haptic feedback on physical buttons, such as the new iPhone 16 series’ Camera Control. So, a screen repair can probably get it looking as good as new. Apple’s website lists the phone’s screen repair as costing $379 for users without Apple Care.
During the test, the bot also dropped the iPhone 16 Pro Max back-down onto the ground from the same height. In this case, the device’s rear glass shattered, including the camera one. However, the screen was intact, and everything was still working correctly. Apple offers rear glass repairs for $199 for users without Apple Care.
The results showed an improvement compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The latter failed to survive Allstate Protection Plans’ back-down drop test last year, causing damage to its screen. However, it’s clear that glass is still a material prone to damage from drops.
Case-less iPhone user? Better be covered
Allstate Protection Plans recommend insuring your device in some way. It’s crucial to have coverage, whether it’s through Apple Care or other alternatives such as the company’s plans. Allstate Protection Plans provide smartphone protection for $8.99 per month. You can check all the plan options on the company’s official website.
